Posts by Shirley Smedley-Jay
Communication needed to protect school children
Schools have a duty of care to protect children and prevent harm, acting swiftly when a child is at risk. Parents should advocate for transparency and strong child protection policies in their children’s schools. Awareness and communication regarding these protocols are crucial for ensuring that schools prioritize student safety above all else. Here are four…
Read MoreExtra Mile Award Nominations due Jan. 17
PEI Home and School Federation newsletter, January 2025 🍎 2025 Extra Mile Awards for Teachers/Staff Local Home and School Associations can consider nominating a school teacher/staff person for going the “extra mile” for students. The Federation is accepting nominations until Jan. 17, 2025. Find criteria and application at: https://peihsf.ca/extra-mile-award/ 🍎 Resolutions impact change The…
Read MoreSchool bus safety a driving issue
Are the wheels on the bus broken? Maybe not the wheels but school bus safety remains a driving issue with accidents in 2021 and 2015 highlighting the Home and School Federation’s longstanding concerns and the need for action. We are fortunate that these are the only major incidents thus far as Prince Edward Island has…
Read MoreNominate a deserving school staff member for an Extra Mile Award
Home and School News, December 2024 🍎 Extra Mile AwardThe PEI Home and School Federation presents awards of recognition to deserving individuals who work and volunteer for the benefit of children and youth in PEI’s school communities. Nominate a deserving school staff individual for recognition by Jan. 17, 2025. Find details at: https://peihsf.ca/awards/ 🍎 How to…
Read MoreExtra credit a disingenuous practice. Ask more questions about grading at Nov. 22 parent-teacher interviews
Author John Brunner found two kinds of fools. One says, ‘This is old, and therefore good.’ The traditional grading system involves teachers collecting assignments, tests, and projects, calculating averages, and converting percentages into letter grades. This old method fails to provide a comprehensive picture of a student’s understanding and skills. The other fool says, ‘This…
Read MoreFocusing on education’s impact: Essential factors that drive student achievement
As parents and educators, we’re always looking for ways to help students succeed. But with so many factors at play, it can be hard to know where to focus our efforts. Fortunately, decades of research by education expert John Hattie offer some clear guidance on what makes the biggest difference in student achievement. Hattie’s groundbreaking…
Read MoreHome and School News, October 2024
🍎 Register for Semi-Annual Meeting The P.E.I. Home and School Federation’s Semi-Annual Meeting will be held on Mon., Oct. 21, 2024, 6–8 pm at Central Queens Elementary School, Hunter River. Topics & Speakers are: STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY PLANS: * Cody Davenport, COMPASS program surveys grades 7-12 students; will share survey results and plans for the 2024-2025…
Read MoreSemi-Annual Meeting, Monday, October 19th
Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Central Queens Elementary School, 19821 2 Rte., Hunter River, PE C0A 1N0 FEE: $8 per adult/Students Free. ***PAY by e-transfer (preferred) to: (peihsf@gov.pe.ca) or cash/cheque in advance or upon arrival. REGISTER by Oct. 16th***Numbers allow the board to prepare handouts and refreshments for everyone. All parents, teachers and students…
Read MoreParental involvement requested
CHARLOTTETOWN – The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation (PEIHSF) is urging more parental involvement and collaboration with educators as the new school year begins. Local home and school associations play a vital role in connecting parents, guardians, school staff, and students. Participation extends beyond attending meetings or volunteering at events. We encourage everyone…
Read MoreSeptember 2024 Newsletter
Home & School Newsletter, September 2024 🍎 Drive slowly! Watch for students on the road Another school year begins Sept. 5. Students will walk, cycle, or ride to school on a bus or in their family cars. This is a strategic time to remind all motorists that children can get to school and back home safely…
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