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Time for reflection: January is a good time to reaffirm belief in potential of children
Even if you are not one to make New Years’ resolutions, January is a good time to reflect on your situation and set your intentions for the year to come. Research in neuroscience over the past decades has shown us that the human brain is more capable of change than we ever thought possible, even…
Read MoreHome and School News Update, January 2017
1. 2017 Extra Mile Awards Nominate a school staff person (i.e. teacher, education assistant, administrative assistant, custodian) for the PEI Home and School Federation's Extra Mile Award. Submission deadline: January 13, 2017 . Find more details at: https://peihsf.ca/extramile . 2. Affecting Change in PEI’s Education System Resolutions submission deadline is January 31, 2017 for…
Read MoreIslanders invited to raise issues through resolution process
At the September Board meeting of the Provincial Home and School Federation, we held a group discussion around the questions “What do we mean by academic achievement?” and “What is it about grade 12 education that is important to parents?” Our Board Members described a school system that produces well-rounded and engaged citizens who…
Read MoreSchool communities have opportunity to provide input for change
A second set of public meetings around the review of schools is taking place over the next week. These meetings are intended to give school communities an opportunity to provide input on options for change. Input can also be submitted online or through small group presentations. Details can be found on the Department’s Better Learning…
Read MoreChef Tony Geraci Talking to Students about Food
The core of Chef Tony Geraci's approach to school food is an unshakable belief in the power of students. The power of students to talk about food. To understand food. To come up with plans for better food. The power of students to read and understand labels. To know what whole grains are. To wonder…
Read MoreCafeteria Food Services Request for Proposals, 2013
In May of 2013 the English Language School Board (now known as Public Schools Branch) issued a Request for Proposals for the Provision of Cafeteria Food Services. The RFP mentions the cafeteria food services for Athena Consolidated Birchwood Intermediate Bluefield High Charlottetown Rural High Colonel Gray High East Wiltshire Intermediate Hernewood Intermediate Kensignton Intermediate/Sr High…
Read MoreChef Tony Geraci visits Epekwitk Gardens and Preserves
On the afternoon of October 23, 2016, Chef Tony Geraci was honoured to be invited to tour Epekwitk Gardens and Preserves on the Abegweit First Nation. Chef Geraci is on Prince Edward Island for a week at the invitation of the PEI Home and School Federation; he is visiting many individuals and groups involved in…
Read MorePremier MacLauchlan Cooks with Chef Tony Geraci
This past Sunday, October 23, Premier Wade MacLauchlan graciously hosted Chef Tony Geraci to cook with him and his partner Duncan McIntosh at The Mill in New Glasgow. The meal they cooked – from a variety of local, healthy ingredients – was shared by a small group of home and school volunteers around a table…
Read MoreRequest for Proposals: Video and Audio Recording Services, Oct. 21 to 27, 2016
Update: This Request for Proposals has now closed. The sucessful respondent was Humingbird House Productions. The PEI Home and School Federation, the provincial umbrella organization representing home and school associations at English language public schools in the province, invites proposals from individuals and companies for the recording of video and audio of activities and events…
Read More2016 Semi-Annual Meeting: Building Healthy Communities around the School
The 63rd Semi-Annual meeting of the PEI Home and School Federation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Gulf Shore Consolidated School, 185 Hilltop Avenue, North Rustico, PE. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Lunch is included: experience a fantastic, affordable, healthy school lunch conceived by Island chefs. Online registration…
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