OSSTF D16 T/OT - York Region
@osstfd16t-ot.bsky.social
Congratulations to D16 T/OT Rep Carmella Goodridge for being named an honouree of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women of 2026.
This honour is a testament to the dedication and commitment that Carmella exhibits in her work everyday to support members! 🏅⭐💯
This honour is a testament to the dedication and commitment that Carmella exhibits in her work everyday to support members! 🏅⭐💯
December 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Congratulations to D16 T/OT Rep Carmella Goodridge for being named an honouree of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women of 2026.
This honour is a testament to the dedication and commitment that Carmella exhibits in her work everyday to support members! 🏅⭐💯
This honour is a testament to the dedication and commitment that Carmella exhibits in her work everyday to support members! 🏅⭐💯
District 16 T/OT members are supporting the #YorkRegion community this winter season by donations to York Region Food Banks, @kidshelpphone.bsky.social, as well as supporting over 11 families through the Winter Warmth Program by the Women's Centre of York Region.
December 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
District 16 T/OT members are supporting the #YorkRegion community this winter season by donations to York Region Food Banks, @kidshelpphone.bsky.social, as well as supporting over 11 families through the Winter Warmth Program by the Women's Centre of York Region.
Today, @osstf.bsky.social District 16 is proud to honour International Human Rights Day.
Every year, OSSTF D16 holds a Human Rights Day poster competition to help share awareness of global human rights. Below is last years chosen poster from Yuning, student @yrdsb.bsky.social Thornlea SS.
Every year, OSSTF D16 holds a Human Rights Day poster competition to help share awareness of global human rights. Below is last years chosen poster from Yuning, student @yrdsb.bsky.social Thornlea SS.
December 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Today, @osstf.bsky.social District 16 is proud to honour International Human Rights Day.
Every year, OSSTF D16 holds a Human Rights Day poster competition to help share awareness of global human rights. Below is last years chosen poster from Yuning, student @yrdsb.bsky.social Thornlea SS.
Every year, OSSTF D16 holds a Human Rights Day poster competition to help share awareness of global human rights. Below is last years chosen poster from Yuning, student @yrdsb.bsky.social Thornlea SS.
Another fantastic year of local submissions to the @osstf_feeso Student Achievement Awards!
Thank you to all the students and supporting staff members who contributed as well as the CPAC judging panel.
Well done District 16!
Thank you to all the students and supporting staff members who contributed as well as the CPAC judging panel.
Well done District 16!
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Another fantastic year of local submissions to the @osstf_feeso Student Achievement Awards!
Thank you to all the students and supporting staff members who contributed as well as the CPAC judging panel.
Well done District 16!
Thank you to all the students and supporting staff members who contributed as well as the CPAC judging panel.
Well done District 16!
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Today, #OSSTF recognizes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Many of our members, students, & families live w/ disabilities & enrich our communities & our lives ❤️
We honour them & commit to removing barriers so everyone can participate fully & equitably in society. #IDPD #IDPD2025
We honour them & commit to removing barriers so everyone can participate fully & equitably in society. #IDPD #IDPD2025
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
OSSTF D16 T/OT would like to congratulate the
@yrdsb.bsky.social trustees elected to roles at this evenings Inaugural Board Mtg:
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@yrdsb.bsky.social trustees elected to roles at this evenings Inaugural Board Mtg:
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December 2, 2025 at 12:40 AM
OSSTF D16 T/OT would like to congratulate the
@yrdsb.bsky.social trustees elected to roles at this evenings Inaugural Board Mtg:
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@yrdsb.bsky.social trustees elected to roles at this evenings Inaugural Board Mtg:
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Today, #OSSTF honours #WorldAIDSDay ❤️
Since 1988, this day has united ppl in challenging stigma, advancing human rights, & remembering lives lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The red ribbon remains a reminder of our shared responsibility to build safe, inclusive, & stigma-free schools & communities.
Since 1988, this day has united ppl in challenging stigma, advancing human rights, & remembering lives lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The red ribbon remains a reminder of our shared responsibility to build safe, inclusive, & stigma-free schools & communities.
December 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Today, #OSSTF honours #WorldAIDSDay ❤️
Since 1988, this day has united ppl in challenging stigma, advancing human rights, & remembering lives lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The red ribbon remains a reminder of our shared responsibility to build safe, inclusive, & stigma-free schools & communities.
Since 1988, this day has united ppl in challenging stigma, advancing human rights, & remembering lives lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
The red ribbon remains a reminder of our shared responsibility to build safe, inclusive, & stigma-free schools & communities.
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REMINDER - When an inclement weather day is called, schools will remain open to students.
The decision is made by 6 am & messages will follow. Please monitor local media, social media & our website.
More: www2.yrdsb.ca/preparing-wi...
youtu.be/O-NDoRfp07M?...
The decision is made by 6 am & messages will follow. Please monitor local media, social media & our website.
More: www2.yrdsb.ca/preparing-wi...
youtu.be/O-NDoRfp07M?...
Severe Winter Weather: Decisions Regarding Cancellations & Closures
YouTube video by YRDSBMedia
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November 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
REMINDER - When an inclement weather day is called, schools will remain open to students.
The decision is made by 6 am & messages will follow. Please monitor local media, social media & our website.
More: www2.yrdsb.ca/preparing-wi...
youtu.be/O-NDoRfp07M?...
The decision is made by 6 am & messages will follow. Please monitor local media, social media & our website.
More: www2.yrdsb.ca/preparing-wi...
youtu.be/O-NDoRfp07M?...
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Today and every day, we stand with survivors and work to end gender-based violence in all its forms. 🧡The United Nations has a campaign entitled 'UNITE To End Violence Against Women Campaign'. Learn more at bit.ly/4pjUl6V
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #OrangeTheWorld
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #OrangeTheWorld
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today and every day, we stand with survivors and work to end gender-based violence in all its forms. 🧡The United Nations has a campaign entitled 'UNITE To End Violence Against Women Campaign'. Learn more at bit.ly/4pjUl6V
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #OrangeTheWorld
#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #OrangeTheWorld
Ontario’s water belongs to us - not corporations!
Visit www.keepwaterpublic.ca to learn more and email your MPP today!
Visit www.keepwaterpublic.ca to learn more and email your MPP today!
Keep Water Public - Keep Water Public
Safe. Affordable. Because it's public. Ontario’s water belongs to us—not corporations Protect safe, affordable, public water for everyone. The Ford government
www.keepwaterpublic.ca
November 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ontario’s water belongs to us - not corporations!
Visit www.keepwaterpublic.ca to learn more and email your MPP today!
Visit www.keepwaterpublic.ca to learn more and email your MPP today!
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Today we honour the memory of trans and gender-diverse people whose lives were lost to violence.
We commit to building a world where all trans people can live freely and safely. 🕯️ #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransDayOfRemembrance
We commit to building a world where all trans people can live freely and safely. 🕯️ #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransDayOfRemembrance
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Today we honour the memory of trans and gender-diverse people whose lives were lost to violence.
We commit to building a world where all trans people can live freely and safely. 🕯️ #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransDayOfRemembrance
We commit to building a world where all trans people can live freely and safely. 🕯️ #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransDayOfRemembrance
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JOINT STATEMENT: Ontario's Education Unions Warn Against Passage of Bill 33!
#Bill33 will be passed despite opposition from ed workers, parents, & students. Ontario’s education unions are united in condemning this harmful legislation + its impact on democracy & #OntEd: bit.ly/3KamYVh
#OSSTF #OnPoli
#Bill33 will be passed despite opposition from ed workers, parents, & students. Ontario’s education unions are united in condemning this harmful legislation + its impact on democracy & #OntEd: bit.ly/3KamYVh
#OSSTF #OnPoli
November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
JOINT STATEMENT: Ontario's Education Unions Warn Against Passage of Bill 33!
#Bill33 will be passed despite opposition from ed workers, parents, & students. Ontario’s education unions are united in condemning this harmful legislation + its impact on democracy & #OntEd: bit.ly/3KamYVh
#OSSTF #OnPoli
#Bill33 will be passed despite opposition from ed workers, parents, & students. Ontario’s education unions are united in condemning this harmful legislation + its impact on democracy & #OntEd: bit.ly/3KamYVh
#OSSTF #OnPoli
Thank you to Owner, Asama Elsekely and Right-Hand-Man, Karl, of Fresh Co (Oshawa: Simcoe & Winchester) for their support and generous donations to the #OSSTF D16 Black Caucus with their Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Thank you to Owner, Asama Elsekely and Right-Hand-Man, Karl, of Fresh Co (Oshawa: Simcoe & Winchester) for their support and generous donations to the #OSSTF D16 Black Caucus with their Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.
The #OSSTF D16 Black Caucus is proud to support 2 organizations in York Region, NACCA and YRAACC, with their Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica. #CommunityUnity
November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The #OSSTF D16 Black Caucus is proud to support 2 organizations in York Region, NACCA and YRAACC, with their Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica. #CommunityUnity
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📣 OSSTF/FEESO members — get your red shirts ready for Nov 18!
With Bill 33 set to pass, we’re asking everyone to wear #RedForEd to show support for strong, well-funded public education. This connects us with educators in Alberta & across Canada taking action ✊🏽
Share your photos + tag #OSSTF ❤️📚
With Bill 33 set to pass, we’re asking everyone to wear #RedForEd to show support for strong, well-funded public education. This connects us with educators in Alberta & across Canada taking action ✊🏽
Share your photos + tag #OSSTF ❤️📚
November 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Call for Submissions for Education Forum!
#OSSTF members are invited to submit a proposal or article (approx. 1500 words) exploring the topic of book banning and censorship in education.
📆 Submission Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025
📧 Questions? Email EducationForumEditor@education-forum.ca
#OSSTF members are invited to submit a proposal or article (approx. 1500 words) exploring the topic of book banning and censorship in education.
📆 Submission Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025
📧 Questions? Email EducationForumEditor@education-forum.ca
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Call for Submissions for Education Forum!
#OSSTF members are invited to submit a proposal or article (approx. 1500 words) exploring the topic of book banning and censorship in education.
📆 Submission Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025
📧 Questions? Email EducationForumEditor@education-forum.ca
#OSSTF members are invited to submit a proposal or article (approx. 1500 words) exploring the topic of book banning and censorship in education.
📆 Submission Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025
📧 Questions? Email EducationForumEditor@education-forum.ca
@osstf.bsky.social District 16 CPAC reps attending the Communications Political Action Committee Regional Conference to Fight for Public Education!
November 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
@osstf.bsky.social District 16 CPAC reps attending the Communications Political Action Committee Regional Conference to Fight for Public Education!
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We need to fire the manager of Ford's Cutters, get rid of the whole team and instead Fund Our Schools
October 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We need to fire the manager of Ford's Cutters, get rid of the whole team and instead Fund Our Schools
Planning to Retire Soon? Attend our in-person Retirement & Pension Workshop on Nov 25th, in partnership with Educators Financial Group and Provincal @osstf.bsky.social
Pre-registration is required and dinner provided. Check your Oct 29th weekly email for details. #osstf #yrdsb
Pre-registration is required and dinner provided. Check your Oct 29th weekly email for details. #osstf #yrdsb
October 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Planning to Retire Soon? Attend our in-person Retirement & Pension Workshop on Nov 25th, in partnership with Educators Financial Group and Provincal @osstf.bsky.social
Pre-registration is required and dinner provided. Check your Oct 29th weekly email for details. #osstf #yrdsb
Pre-registration is required and dinner provided. Check your Oct 29th weekly email for details. #osstf #yrdsb
Red For Ed in York Region!
Over the past 8 years, the ON Gov has underfunded K-12 schools by $6.3 billion (CCPA). Ontario also ranks last in CAN for per-pupil funding in post secondary (CBC). Shameful!
Education workers are uniting together to say fund our schools!!!
@osstf.bsky.social
Over the past 8 years, the ON Gov has underfunded K-12 schools by $6.3 billion (CCPA). Ontario also ranks last in CAN for per-pupil funding in post secondary (CBC). Shameful!
Education workers are uniting together to say fund our schools!!!
@osstf.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Red For Ed in York Region!
Over the past 8 years, the ON Gov has underfunded K-12 schools by $6.3 billion (CCPA). Ontario also ranks last in CAN for per-pupil funding in post secondary (CBC). Shameful!
Education workers are uniting together to say fund our schools!!!
@osstf.bsky.social
Over the past 8 years, the ON Gov has underfunded K-12 schools by $6.3 billion (CCPA). Ontario also ranks last in CAN for per-pupil funding in post secondary (CBC). Shameful!
Education workers are uniting together to say fund our schools!!!
@osstf.bsky.social
On Oct 28th, ETFO-YR, CUPE 1734 Support Staff, and OSSTF D16 are coming together to wear 'Red For Ed' to draw attention of the ON Governments underfunding of public ed by $6 Billion Dollars since 2018.
Join your colleagues and send pics to D16 if you would like them posted.
Join your colleagues and send pics to D16 if you would like them posted.
October 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
On Oct 28th, ETFO-YR, CUPE 1734 Support Staff, and OSSTF D16 are coming together to wear 'Red For Ed' to draw attention of the ON Governments underfunding of public ed by $6 Billion Dollars since 2018.
Join your colleagues and send pics to D16 if you would like them posted.
Join your colleagues and send pics to D16 if you would like them posted.
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We celebrate the role that school libraries play in the education & development of young people & all students. @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social invites everyone to shine a light on how learning in the Library Learning Commons is making a difference in their schools canadianschoollibraries.ca
#OntEd#OntEd
#OntEd#OntEd
October 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We celebrate the role that school libraries play in the education & development of young people & all students. @cdnschoollibrary.bsky.social invites everyone to shine a light on how learning in the Library Learning Commons is making a difference in their schools canadianschoollibraries.ca
#OntEd#OntEd
#OntEd#OntEd
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🏠 Stable housing = stable schools = stronger communities.
As Ontario introduces legislation undermining residential lease protection, we must remember: families feel secure at home, students show up, educators can focus, schools succeed—communities rise.
Let’s put stability first. #onpoli #onted
As Ontario introduces legislation undermining residential lease protection, we must remember: families feel secure at home, students show up, educators can focus, schools succeed—communities rise.
Let’s put stability first. #onpoli #onted
October 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Teachers are working hard in classrooms every day to help students engage with curriculum in a supportive way.
We need a Minister of Education that celebrates & supports the incredible work of staff & students.
#osstf #onted
We need a Minister of Education that celebrates & supports the incredible work of staff & students.
#osstf #onted
Talking about charged topics in the classroom can be tricky. How do teachers help their students navigate difficult conversations? "Everything is political," @munakadri.bsky.social (@osstfd16t-ot.bsky.social) tells @jeyantvo.bsky.social, at 8pm on The Rundown. | Producer: @colinellis81.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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How do teachers and students handle discussing complex and sensitive topics? Is political bias a problem in schools? @jeyantvo.bsky.social speaks with @munakadri.bsky.social (@osstfd16t-ot.bsky.social) and recent graduate Sarah Morra about political discourse in the classroom.
Navigating Political Speech in the Classroom | The Rundown
YouTube video by TVO Today
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October 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
How do teachers and students handle discussing complex and sensitive topics? Is political bias a problem in schools? @jeyantvo.bsky.social speaks with @munakadri.bsky.social (@osstfd16t-ot.bsky.social) and recent graduate Sarah Morra about political discourse in the classroom.