QPAT will be holding pension information sessions in the fall of 2025. These sessions will be offered on-line through the Zoom meeting platform. Both sessions are primarily intended for teachers approaching retirement, but session 1 may also be of general interest to QPAT teachers.
How to register: Please see the attached QPAT Notice for instructions on how to register for these sessions.
QPAT
October & November 2025
As part of the continuing effort to support members through challenges at work and at home, Starling Minds will again be offering a webinar series on an important topic that could be helpful in managing daily life.
Anxiety and Burnout: Tools to Reset and Recharge, is a two-session webinar series that will take place on Oct. 14 & 21 (English – 7:00-8:00 PM ET; French – 4:30-5:30 PM ET). The webinar series, as well as the Starling Minds digital mental health support program is free for all members, as well as for members of their family (16 years and over).
For those unable to attend live, the webinars will be available through the Starling platform for on-demand viewing.
Anxiety and burnout are common challenges in today’s fast-paced world, often taking a heavy toll on both mental and physical health. Constant pressure and stress can leave us feeling disconnected, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Without proper tools and support, these struggles can become debilitating.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Starling Minds to bring you the Anxiety & Burnout workshop. Designed to help you recognize the early signs of anxiety and burnout and provide practical strategies to manage them effectively. In this safe, nurturing space, you’ll learn proven techniques to reset your mind and body, restore balance, and nurture your well-being for the long haul.
Whether you’re struggling with ongoing anxiety or feeling burnt out, this workshop offers actionable steps to help you take control and regain balance.
This webinar is completely free, and you will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the series.
This year’s QPAT Convention is scheduled for November 6 and 7 at the Hotel Bonaventure. Colin Mochrie is the keynote presenter on Thursday evening, while Niigaan Sinclair will speak during the Friday workshop blocks.
Please see the attached memorandum from QPAT with additional information.
You may also access the Convention website here.
We strongly encourage all PTU members to join with colleagues from across the province at our annual Convention for both training and networking.
The Pearson Teachers Union will be holding an information session on parental rights on October 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM. Items to be discussed will include the teachers’ rights and benefits during their preventive leave, their maternity leave, their parental leave and their extensions.
The session will be held via the Zoom Platform. Teachers interested in attending this information session may preregister here. Once registered, you will receive an email with the link to access the session.
This year, the PTU Delegates’ Weekend will take place the weekend of October 24-26, 2025 at Manoir St-Sauveur. Invitations have been sent to all Delegates. For any questions, please contact the PTU Office (info@ptusep.com).
The next Delegates’ Assembly is scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Manoir St-Sauveur as part of the PTU Delegates’ Weekend.
