Posts by Shirley Smedley-Jay
Delegates, guests attend in-person meeting
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation (PEIHSF) held its 69th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 23 at the Rodd Charlottetown. This was our first in-person meeting since the beginning of COVID-19. There was a turnout of over 60 delegates and guests with 27 schools represented. Guests included Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry; Hon.…
Read MoreAGM set for April 23
P.E.I. Senator Brian Francis, guest speaker for the P.E.I. Home and School Federation’s Annual Meeting on April 23, will talk about the establishment of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Other speakers include Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister Education and Lifelong Learning and P.E.I. Lt.-Gov. Antionette Perry. The Annual Meeting will be held in…
Read MoreSenator Brian Francis to speak at Home and School AGM
2022 AGM & CONVENTION P.E.I. Home and School Federation 69th Annual Meeting & Convention “Understanding” 2022 Registration Information Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022 Time: 8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Place: In-person at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown Fee: Registration Fee = $40 per person DRAFT AGENDA – Business Meeting –…
Read MoreCall for nominations: Volunteer of the Year Award and Life Membership Recognition
Volunteer / Life Membership Awards A Home and School volunteer is recognized annually for their efforts in their local school with the Steve McQuaid Volunteer of the Year Award. A Home and School Life Member is someone who has contributed both locally and provincially. You are invited to award criteria and submit nominations by Friday,…
Read MoreTaking time to say thanks. Federation recognizes efforts of those helping P.E.I. students to learn safely.
Sometimes, it’s important to just stop and say thank you. In the spirit of Teacher/ Staff Appreciation Week, the P.E.I. Home and School Federation made a presentation to the Chief Public Health Office, the Public Schools Branch and the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning for going to incredible lengths during the COVID-19 pandemic in…
Read MoreCall for Annual Reports
Call for Local Home and School President’s Annual Reports! Submit your report by Friday, March 4, 2022. Send in a Word doc to: peihsf@edu.pe.ca. Here are some how-to ideas: 1. List Home and School activities/topics in bullet-style report. Click here for Annual Report Template. 2. Get ideas/tips for your report by…
Read More‘COMMUNITY CHEER DAYS’, February 15-16, 2022
Celebrate Teachers/Staff Appreciation Week with ‘COMMUNITY CHEER DAYS’, February 15-16, 2022. The P.E.I. Home and School Federation is looking for your help and encouraging every school community to organize a ‘Community Cheer’ for our dedicated teachers and school staff next Tuesday and Wednesday. Plan to: Make a poster. Arrive early at the school on Feb. 15…
Read MoreCelebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, February 13-19, 2022
The P.E.I. Home and School Federation is looking for your help as we organize community cheers for school staff during the week of Feb 13 to 19. People are encouraged to make a poster and then safely line up outside the entrances of local schools to give the staff added encouragement and thanks for all…
Read MoreTeacher/Staff Appreciation Week, Feb. 13-19
Home and School News, February 2022 1. Town Hall Webinar Links Thank You for your feedback and support of the P.E.I. Home and School Federation’s Town Halls on “How to support your students at home with online learning.” Webinar links for the recorded sessions are below and on our website at: www.peihsf.ca. These will be…
Read MoreTown Hall Webinars Links
P.E.I. Home and School Federation Memo date: January 26, 2022 Thank You for your feedback and support of the P.E.I. Home and School Federation’s Town Halls on How to support your students at home with online learning. Below are links to view the recorded sessions. These will be available online for the next two weeks.…
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