SSTA News
-
OECD’s LATEST PISA SURVEY
OECD’s LATEST PISA SURVEY The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey is the most comprehensive and rigorous international yardstick of secondary-school students’ attainments. PISA 2006 was held in 57 countries that together account for nearly 90% of world GDP. It tested students on how much they knew about science and their ability to use…
-
GTCS – CODE OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CONDUCT CONSULTATION
GTCS – CODE OF PROFESSIONALISM AND CONDUCT CONSULTATION GTC Scotland shall be launching its Code of Professionalism and Conduct in 2008. The Code sets out the key principles and values for registered teachers in Scotland giving guidance not only to the Profession but also to members of the public. The Council wishes to consult widely…
-
Margaret McKay’s Experience
Mganja School, Dedza, Malawi Link Community Development placed me in a community of nearly nine hundred pupils from age 6-17 who are powerfully motivated by the opportunity of free primary education. Set between Dedza and the Lake with the nearest trading centre a good one and a half’s hour walk on a pitted dirt road…
-
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. Margaret Mackay, a teacher at Lochgelly High School, is currently spending…
-
GLOBAL TEACHERS PROGRAMME
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…
-
TSUNAMI RELIEF PROJECT, HELP BUILD A SCHOOL IN SRI LANKA
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…
-
TSUNAMI RELIEF PROJECT – HELP BUILD A SCHOOL IN SRI LANKA
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…
-
Salary Scale 2004-2008
The Salary Scales shown below are taken from SNCT 33 issued on 24 May 2004. Full text of the Settlement can be viewed in SNCT 33. Unpromoted Teachers Point Annual Salary as at 1.08.03 2.9% Increase 1.4.04 2.9% Increase 1.4.05 2.0% Increase 1.4.06 2.25% Increase 1.4.07 0 (Probationer) 18000 18522 19059 19440 19878 1 21588…
-
SALARY SETTLEMENT 2004
SALARY SETTLEMENT 2004 Following agreement of the SNCT meeting today, the following pay increases will apply from 1 April 2004 1 April 2004 1 April 2005 1 April 2006 1 April 2007 2.9% 2.9% 2.0% (minimum guaranteed) 2.25% (minimum guaranteed) Full text of the Settlement and confirmed salary scales are as published in SNCT Circular…
-
SURVEY ON INDISCIPLINE – MAY 2003
SURVEY ON INDISCIPLINE – MAY 2003 The results of the Associations survey of members on “Indiscipline in Schools” is now available. Copies of the report have been distributed to school representatives. Survey on Indiscipline 2003