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Provincial Heritage Fair: PEI Home and School Federation Special Prize Winners
The Provincial Heritage Fair was held Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Confederation Centre of the Arts and we are happy to announce the winners of the PEI Home and School Federation Special Prizes, awarded to projects that “focus on the total well-being of children, including health, safety and learning.” Congratulations to two students: Lucy Bernard,…
Read MoreMarking a milestone: P.E.I. Home and School Federation celebrates 65th anniversary, votes in new resolutions at annual meeting
Happy 65th birthday to the PEI Home and School Federation. The federation formed on January 29th, 1953, with over 100 delegates from local home and schools coming together to discuss what is best for children Prince Edward Island promoting total well-being and the highest standards of education for each child in the province. The…
Read MoreHome and School News, May 2018
1. School Crossing Guard Award Nominate a school crossing guard to receive recognition for keeping our children safe as they travel to and from school from September to June during school year. School Crossing Guard award submission date: Friday, April 27, 2018 More details at: https://peihsf.ca/crossing-guard-award 2. School Bus Driver Award Nominate a…
Read MoreSchool Calendar 2018-2019
The School Calendar for 2018-2019 was signed by Honourable Jordan Brown, Minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture on April 13, 2018.
Read MoreCelebrating 65 years! From its beginnings to the present day, federation has focused on the well-being and educational success of P.E.I. children: AGM set for April 14
Over the past few years, the members of the Federation have discussed and debated how to negotiate our position in relation to the new education structures implemented by the Education Act of 2016. Through these discussions, it has become clear that the Federation is unique in what it has to offer Islanders. From its’…
Read MoreWelcome to Kindergarten 2018 program dates
Welcome to Kindergarten PEI's program 2018 dates The Welcome to Kindergarten Program helps prepare pre-Kindergarten children for a positive start to their school journey. Each student will participate in educational activities with school staff and their parents during the session. All 37 Public School Board schools with Kindergarten organize a Welcome to Kindergarten Program for…
Read MoreHome and School News, April 2018
1. Registration is open for the PEI Home and School Federation's 65th Annual General Meeting on April 14, 2018. Annual General Meetings Details | Register Online Any parent, guardian, teacher, administrator or staff person at any PEIHSF member school is invited to the meeting with each member school appointing five (5) individuals to attend as…
Read More2018 PEI Science Fair Home & School Prizes Awarded
Karen Clare, Regional Director of the PEI Home and School Federation for the Bluefield Family of Schools, represented the Federation at the PEI Science Fair this week, and selected two recipients of the PEI Home and School Prize, awarded to projects that “focus on the total well-being of children, including health, safety and learning." Effects…
Read MoreGoing the extra mile: Six Prince Edward Islanders receive awards for their contributions to their schools
One of the most rewarding experiences of any leadership role is the opportunity to recognize hard work and celebrate success. Every year, the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation accepts applications for its Extra Mile Award and provincial Board members select two recipients to receive the recognition. Applications are compiled by school communities and include…
Read MoreHome and School News, March 2018
Home and School Annual Reports due…. Presidents/Chairs contacts of Home and School Associations are asked to submit a one page Annual Report outlining your local Home and School's activities for the 2017-2018 school year. All reports will be inserted in the 65th Annual Book of Reports. We would appreciate receiving reports from every Home and School…
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