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As we all know, COVID-19 has been challenging for everyone, but this is especially true for teachers and school communities. Too often during the past year Saskatchewan educators were asked to pick up the ball and run with it, without being told which direction to run or, worse yet, with conflicting and ever-changing instructions. While I wish our members hadn’t been put in this position, I have been so consistently impressed and proud of how you have responded to the pandemic. You have worked incredibly hard in less-than-ideal circumstances, often playing a key part in holding our communities together.

In case you haven’t heard this enough, thank you. Thank you as a parent, a community member and as STF President for the work, both seen and unseen, that you have done for your students, families and communities.

As one who is approaching 30 years involvement in public education, it would be quite natural to be considering winding down and perhaps even contemplating retirement plans.

Yet in his own words, the “book” is only a guide. It is therefore not such a surprise that Darryl Bazylak is leaving his position as superintendent of human resources services at Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools to become the new director of education with Prairie Spirit School Division on August 1

Under the tutelage of teachers Camille St. Amand and Rita Istifo, this group of inspiring young students from Bethlehem Catholic High School in Saskatoon shared their passions for social justice issues while emphasizing the importance of being part of a team with a similar commitment.

Victor Thunderchild.

Even though occasionally my mind takes a holiday when it comes to remembering names; I can say with 100 percent certainty (God willing) that I will never forget the name. For a multitude of reasons.

Ho hum, so it’s same old, same old. Well hardly.

On the one hand, it was business as usual following the elections at this year’s virtual version of the Annual Meeting of Council with Patrick Maze acclaimed as President, returning for another two-year term which now dates back to 2015. Samantha Becotte was similarly acclaimed for the role of Vice-President on the Executive.