GLOBAL TEACHERS PROGRAMME Summertime for many teachers is a time to kick back, relax and recharge before another school year begins. But at least two SSTA members are spending their summer holidays travelling to destinations around the world to share their knowledge and skills with fellow teachers. [Further information] Margaret Mackay, a teacher at Lochgelly High School, spent five weeks in a rural community in the Dedza district of Malawi. She will work alongside the Head and staff at the…

TSUNAMI RELIEF PROJECT, HELP BUILD A SCHOOL IN SRI LANKA Almost 6 months on from the terrible events of 26 December 2004, the process of long term reconstruction is still getting underway in many parts of South East Asia.I am sure that you gave generously to the initial relief appeal, but the Association is now challenging its members to contribute to the longer term recovery process, with a particular focus on school rebuilding in Sri Lanka. As a matter of…

TSUNAMI RELIEF PROJECT - HELP BUILD A SCHOOL IN SRI LANKA Almost 6 months on from the terrible events of 26 December 2004, the process of long term reconstruction is still getting underway in many parts of South East Asia. The Association is challenging its members to contribute to the longer term recovery process, with a particular focus on school rebuilding in Sri Lanka.To see the text of the letter that the General Secretary sent to schools asking members to…