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Welcome to Kindergarten 2018 program dates
Welcome to Kindergarten PEI's program 2018 dates The Welcome to Kindergarten Program helps prepare pre-Kindergarten children for a positive start to their school journey. Each student will participate in educational activities with school staff and their parents during the session. All 37 Public School Board schools with Kindergarten organize a Welcome to Kindergarten Program for…
Read MoreHome and School News, April 2018
1. Registration is open for the PEI Home and School Federation's 65th Annual General Meeting on April 14, 2018. Annual General Meetings Details | Register Online Any parent, guardian, teacher, administrator or staff person at any PEIHSF member school is invited to the meeting with each member school appointing five (5) individuals to attend as…
Read More2018 PEI Science Fair Home & School Prizes Awarded
Karen Clare, Regional Director of the PEI Home and School Federation for the Bluefield Family of Schools, represented the Federation at the PEI Science Fair this week, and selected two recipients of the PEI Home and School Prize, awarded to projects that “focus on the total well-being of children, including health, safety and learning." Effects…
Read MoreGoing the extra mile: Six Prince Edward Islanders receive awards for their contributions to their schools
One of the most rewarding experiences of any leadership role is the opportunity to recognize hard work and celebrate success. Every year, the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation accepts applications for its Extra Mile Award and provincial Board members select two recipients to receive the recognition. Applications are compiled by school communities and include…
Read MoreHome and School News, March 2018
Home and School Annual Reports due…. Presidents/Chairs contacts of Home and School Associations are asked to submit a one page Annual Report outlining your local Home and School's activities for the 2017-2018 school year. All reports will be inserted in the 65th Annual Book of Reports. We would appreciate receiving reports from every Home and School…
Read MoreTeacher/Staff Appreciation Week, February 12-16, 2018
Teachers and school staff spend countless hours building into the lives of our most precious resources. These individuals can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning! Home and School Associations in Prince Edward Island will join together the week of February 12 – 16 to honour and celebrate the people who…
Read MoreHonouring the past and present. P.E.I. Home and School Federation marks 65th anniversary and legacy
On Jan 29, 1953, more than one hundred delegates from local home and school associations across the province came together at Prince of Wales College in downtown Charlottetown (now the site of Holland College). After considerable labour and discussion, a new provincial federation was formed in Prince Edward Island. In the words of…
Read MoreHome and School news, February 2018
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week Celebrate Teachers/Staff Appreciation Week, February 12 – 16, 2018. Home and Schools are reminded to celebrate all school staff during this week of recognition. The Federation will present Extra Mile Awards during the week to recognize school staff who go the ‘extra mile’ for students. President’s Annual Reports The Annual Book…
Read MoreMaking a difference: Get those resolutions this month in time for the AGM
At the final meeting of the Home and School Federation of 2017, each board member brought forward an example of something meaningful they have done in the past year as a result of their membership in home and school. All board members spoke passionately of experiences they had, either in their local association or in…
Read MoreWellness of children priority: P.E.I. Home and School Federation continues this work
The work of the P.E.I Home and School Federation in 2017 has focused on the importance of collaboration and healthy school communities in our work toward the wellbeing and education of all Island children. We continue to advocate for a universal provincial school food program. In the meantime, work is already underway in schools…
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