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School Board Interim Trustees Appointed
From a June 13, 2012 news release: "To support a smooth transition to a single English Language School Board, two interim trustees have been appointed, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. Patsy MacLean from the Eastern School District and Gary Doucette from the Western School Board have been named as interim trustees…
Read MoreCanadian Home and School Federation 2012 Awards
Four awards presented at Canadian Home and School Federation's AGM in Charlottetown on June 2/12 as follows: Dr. Samual R. Laycock Educator – Terry MacIsaac, Principal Prince Street Elementary Volunteer – Owen Parkhouse, PEI Home and School Federation Mairlyn Ashby Project – PASE Bullying Prevention (Parkside, Athena, Greenfield, Elm St.) Mairlyn Ashby Advocacy – Sally…
Read MoreLetter to Minister McIsaac, May 2/12, Regarding Elected Vs. Appointed Trustees
In the past two weeks, concerns and questions have come to the PEI Home and School Federation regarding the process that will be established to appoint trustees to the newly amalgamated English language school board. See the Federation’s newsletter and the Minister's response
Read MoreLetter to Premier Ghiz, May 2/12, Regarding HST on School Supplies
The In the April 18, 2012 budget, the government announced its intention to enter into negotiations with the federal government on sales tax harmonization (HST). See Federation’s letter to the Finance Minister and his response.
Read MoreMinister of State for Children and Youth
The Canadian Home and School Federation (CHSF) called on the Harper Government to establish a Minister of State for Children and Youth. Governments are always touting how much money they are investing into the economy of Canada – it is now time to invest more in our children!
Read MoreParental Engagement Initiative
In response to the recommendations by the Task Force on Student Achievement, the Minister of Education asked the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation (HSF) to lead the development of a province-wide Parental Engagement (PE) Initiative. This request represents a strong endorsement of Home and School Associations by the provincial government and recognizes our…
Read More2012 Resolutions
At their 2012 Annual General Meeting the PEI Home and School Federation approved a number of resolutions.
Read MorePrince Edward Island Home and School Federation Inc. 59th Annual General Meeting
Saturday, April 14, 2012 Rodd Charlottetown Hotel Kent Street, Charlottetown, PEI TENTATIVE AGENDA AM 8:20 Registration / Pick up Kits / Visit Displays 8:45 Welcome – Owen Parkhouse, President Business Meeting – Parliamentarian: Marion Murphy 1. Adoption of Agenda 2012 2. Adoption of Minutes 2011 3. President’s Report 4. Adoption of Finance Report 5.…
Read MoreCyberBullying Project
Parents Need to be Aware that Bullying Has Gone Hi-Tech The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation thanks you for this opportunity to come and present our concerns and ideas on an issue that is becoming increasingly serious in our schools and society – cyberbullying. Most of us are aware of bullying at school.…
Read More2012 National Teacher/Staff Appreciation – February 12 – 18
Celebrations are being planned for the 2012 National Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, February 12-18, 2012. This has been a Canadian Home & School Federation initiative for twenty-four years. Parent groups right across Canada are showing appreciation for school teachers, secretaries, teachers’ assistants, guidance counselors, nurses, custodians and bus drivers in this established national annual week.…
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