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2013-2014 School Calendar
Quick Links Official Announcement Minister's Directive iCal Calendar Google Calendar The PEI Home and School Federation has two representatives on the School Calendar Committee, a body formed last year to examine the school calendar for the first time in a generation. The committee includes our partners in the education system: the department, the boards, the…
Read More60th Anniversary Slide Presentation
At the receiption during our 60th Anniversary celebration concert on March 2, 2013 we displayed a slide show of PEI Home and School history, which you can see here:
Read MoreReport recommends enhancements to senior high school model
Education and Early Childhood Development A new report provides recommendation on how to enhance the senior high school system, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. “The future prosperity of our province relies on our students and we need to ensure that we are providing our high school students with the skills that…
Read MorePEI Home and School Federation History from 1953-1973
In Prince Edward Island's centennial year of 1973 the "Prince Edward Island Federation of Home and School Associations," as we were then known, produced a history of its first 20 years. Thanks to the IslandLives.ca project of the University of Prince Edward Island, this history has now been digitized and can be downloaded as a…
Read MoreMajor investment will increase use of technology in education
Education and Early Childhood Development A new $8 million provincial government investment in education technology will benefit student learning in schools across the province, says Premier Robert Ghiz. The Government of Prince Edward Island has entered into a partnership agreement with Eastlink that will see all 65 school sites upgraded to equivalent standards, ensuring all…
Read MoreGood opportunity to reflect on the past year
With the end of the school year just around the corner, the federation encourages parents to reflect on this school year. What went well? What are some of the challenges? The federation would like to hear from parents to better inform our provincial board. There is an increasing awareness of the connections between mental and…
Read MoreGlen Stewart Primary School bus driver receives award
“Bus drivers are the first school employees our children see each day, and the last at the end of the day. Many children spend hours every week on the bus and the quality of that experience makes a big difference in their lives”, says Pam Montgomery, President of the PEI Home and School Federation.…
Read MoreConstruction moves forward on Souris K-12 school
Education and Early Childhood Development Construction has now begun on the $20 million Souris K-12 School, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. “This is an exciting milestone for students, teachers, staff and parents of Souris Consolidated and Souris Regional High School,” said the minister. “We are pleased to be one step closer…
Read MoreProvince works to enhance professional learning
A recent report provides valuable insight on how we can enhance our professional learning model to benefit Island students, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. Education and Early Childhood Development “The success of our education system relies on our teachers and educational leaders, and in order to improve student learning and achievement,…
Read MoreCurriculum Guides and High School Program of Studies
RE: Revised High School Mathematics Curriculum Guides, and 2013-2014 High School Program of Studies and Authorized Materials The Prince Edward Island Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, English Curriculum, is providing on-line availability of the following documents: MAT421A Curriculum Guide http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/eecd_MAT421A11.pdf MAT431A Curriculum Guide http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/eecd_MAT431A12.pdf MAT521A Curriculum Guide http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/eecd_MAT521A12.pd MAT521B…
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