News & Information

Remembrance Day & Veterans' Week

Each year, Veterans' Week is an opportunity to reaffirm that, as Canadians, we each have a duty to reflect on and commemorate the sacrifices of all those who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war, military conflict and peace. - Veterans' Affairs Canada

Weekly Update 9

Update includes: New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation Landmark Decision on Violence and Joint TVDSB/ETFO TVTL Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interviews Memo.

Weekly Update 8

ETFO Provincial Bulletin Regarding Professional Judgement/Progress Reports, Communique regarding Student Attendance, and Panel On Healthcare, Education, and Affordable Housing - Saturday October 26

Weekly Update 7

Digital Platforms and Teacher Professional Judgement

Teachers are reminded that the position of ETFO TVTL regarding digital platforms is as follows:

Weekly Update 6

Diagnostic Assessment; Climate Change Workgroup; Panel on Heatlhcare, Education, and Afforable Housing

Weekly Update 5

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Accompanying this update is a link to the ETFO Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Weekly Update 4

Violence in Schools

Violence in Schools

You are required to report violent incidents that cause or could cause physical injury, whether physical force is actual, attempted or threatened.

Weekly Update 3

Violence in Schools
In the 2023-2024 school year there were 5366 reported incidents of violence directed towards staff, for an average of 537 per month, or 28.8 per day.

Weekly Update 2

Bill Tucker has been appointed Interim Director of the Thames Valley District School Board. Bill is an experienced administrator and a passionate educator who has deep roots in the district. We look forward to working with Interim Director Tucker in the weeks and months ahead.

Weekly Update 1

Now that summer break is a distant memory, it is hoped that all Teachers are having a good start to the 2024-2025 school year. To the newest members of the ETFO Thames Valley Teacher Local (ETFO TVTL), a warm welcome.