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BCPVPA Student Scholarships

Each year, the BCPVPA awards scholarships to up to 20 students who are graduating from the BC public school system and proceeding to post-secondary education. The successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each. This year, we are excited to offer this opportunity in the spring, to align with graduation and other scholarship application timelines.

All applicants will be judged on excellent achievement in courses taken and demonstrated leadership within the school and community.

• Up to 10 scholarships are reserved for the children of BCPVPA members.

• Up to 8 scholarships are awarded to other graduating students.

• Up to 2 scholarships will be awarded to Indigenous students.

Please encourage any potential applicants to apply by April 11th, 2023. Applicants will be notified in mid-May as to their application status.

Application Information

Application Form

Applicants who are pursuing education in trades, technical, and career fields, as well as those entering universities and colleges, are encouraged to apply

Register Now: 2023 BCPVPA IDEAS Forum

The BCPVPA is delighted to announce our annual celebration of learning, leadership and collaboration. The 2023 BCPVPA IDEAS Forum will be both a virtual and in-person event at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, and offers keynote speakers and storytellers.

February 10, 2023 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm

The BCPVPA invites your engagement and voice as we evolve our Leadership Standards through a Theory of Change. This event is free of charge, but registration is required.

The in-person registration deadline has been extended to Monday February 6 by 9:00 am!

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BCPVPA New Member Orientation

New BCPVPA members can find out more about the benefits of their BCPVPA membership, and meet the BCPVPA President and many of our staff in this New Member zoom session:

Thursday February 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

If you are a newer BCPVPA member, and you were not able to attend our October 2022 orientation session, join us on February 16 to find out more about the employment support, learning opportunities, and resources that we provide for our members.

This is your BCPVPA. Bring your questions, and bring a colleague who is also new to the BCPVPA! The presentation will be 30 minutes, with plenty of time to follow for your questions and feedback.

2023 BCPVPA Partnership Awards: Nominations Open!

Has a community partner contributed something significant to the life of your school, and had a positive impact? We have a special way to say, ‘thank you’!

BCPVPA Chapters are invited to nominate individuals, organizations, and businesses who, over an extended period of time, have contributed their time, expertise, and passion to make a difference in the lives of BC students.

The 2023 BCPVPA Partnership Awards nominations are open until April 1, 2023.
Nomination Form

The contributions of past Partnership Awards recipients have been as varied as the school communities they support. The 2022 recipients responded to student needs through the collection of warm clothing, and support of regular meals and school events, and offered education on environmental responsibility, opportunities for unparalleled outdoor recreation, and a creative lesson on community stewardship. Meet the 2022 recipients

Questions? Contact sandra@bcpvpa.bc.ca

Pension/Retirement Workshops

Virtual pension/retirement workshops are open for registration!

BCPVPA Retirement Seminars address questions around retirement-readiness, the specifics of the Teachers’ Pension Plan, and questions that you and your spouse or partner may have.

Upcoming dates are:

February 15
April 1
May 13

Registration and information.

Join us for Coffee Connections

Join BCPVPA President Brian Leonard, Board Directors, Executive Director, and BCPVPA senior staff to start your day with coffee and rich conversation.

Feb 15, 2023 | How do you set up collaborative teams, structures, and processes that support student learning?
Mar 1, 2023 | What are behaviors or habits you practice regularly to manage competing demands of your role with your well-being?

We hope that you can join us!

The Principl(ed) Podcast

Episode 21 features Principal Larry Ryan, who tells us about his journey from the start of his career working in youth support all the way to his current role as a high school principal in Coquitlam (SD43). In this conversation, our Host Chris Horton talks to Larry about his beliefs in community, persistence, and the value of being invitational.

The Principl(ed) Podcast with host Chris Horton is a made-in-Canada monthly series that connects with BC school Principals and Vice-Principals who are working everywhere in the province, from the smallest rural schools to the bustling urban centres.

Listen to previous episodes on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more! Link to your favourite platform here.

Feature Articles

Read this week’s featured article from the November 2022 issue of Principl(ed) magazine:

Know your Pension | Read the article

We review the commonly asked questions about retirement and pensions: Can I retire before 65? What does it mean to name a ‘guarantee’ on my pension? You don’t have to be near retirement to want to know the answers to these questions!

BCPVPA Connects

Join BCPVPA Connects: powered by BetterEducate.

BCPVPA members can visit bcpvpaconnects.com and sign up for your free membership with the promo code BCPVPA123.

Click here for instructions on how to register.

My BCPVPA

My BCPVPA is our one-stop member portal where you will find news, archived member messages, contacts, resources, and so much more!

My BCPVPA is growing every day! If you can't find what you need, get in touch with us. Members who are part of the Board of Directors, Chapter Council, or a Standing Committee can access agendas and meeting information through their own group tiles.

Is there something you would like to see added to My BCPVPA? Contact commsinfo@bcpvpa.bc.ca.

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Click 'My BCPVPA' on bcpvpa.org and then select: 'Reset My Password'

humanworks Early Intervention Program

The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a province wide professional support service provided by the BCPVPA at no cost to you and is completely voluntary and confidential.

The program supports BCPVPA Benefits Plan members experiencing health-related personal and/or professional challenges.

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