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OSSTF District 11- Thames Valley
Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation

680 Industrial Road, London, Ontario, N5V 1V1
Phone: (519) 659-6588; Fax: (519) 659-2421; Email: osstf11@execulink.com

District 11 Office

District 11 Office

Education Matters Online

Volume 4, Issue 3: February 27, 2006

News Section
bulletMrs. Mathyssen Goes to Ottawa!
bulletDistrict 11 Pre-Budget Hearing Submission
bullet2006 E.C. McTavish Awards
bulletFederation Family Bursaries
bulletCommon Threads: From Canada to South Africa Combatting HIV/AIDS Together
Feature Articles Section
bulletA Christmas to Remember in Mississippi
bulletGuest Column: Understaffed and Under Pressure: A reality check by Ontario health care workers
bulletExtra Help Available...for Members
bulletThe Edvantage Program
bulletRepetitive Strain Injury
bulletTransporting Students
Recognitions Section
bullet2006 Bishop Townshend Award Recipients
bulletA Very Special Valentine's Day
bulletDistrict 11 has Two More Provincial Drysdale Winners!
bulletThames Valley surpasses United Way target
Announcements
bulletWinter Blahs? Stressed? Overworked? Come "Take the Cure!"
bullet2006 TVDSB Award of Distinction Nominations are Now Open
bullet2006 OTIP Teaching Awards

2006 TVDSB Award of Distinction Nominations Open

 

The Thames Valley District School Board has opened nominations for the 2006 Awards of Distinction. These awards honour Thames Valley District School Board employees, volunteers, parents, students, trustees and individuals who have contributed at a system or school level. Nomination packages should include evidence of significant and positive contributions to the educational community, the primary criteria for the award. Candidates will be considered who demonstrate the following Foundation Principles and other worthy attributes:
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Integrity

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Teamwork

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Mentoring

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Communication

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Continuous Improvement

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Problem Solving/Decision Making

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Job-Specific Skills
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Commitment to Learning

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Loyalty

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Initiative

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Sincerity

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Innovation

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Positive Influence Upon Colleagues

District 11 OSSTF supports this initiative and has representatives on the Selection Committee. We encourage our members to consider the people around them at their various workplaces and to nominate individuals who exemplify the criteria above.

Nomination information and forms can be obtained at worksites and administrative offices as well as from the board website. Nomination packages must be forwarded to the office of the Director of Education by 4:00pm on Friday March 3, 2006.

The Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Education Centre.

 

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