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The Barbeque for Learning
At the April 2017 meeting of the Learning Partners Advisory Council, it was decided to explore the possibility of organizing a "Learn Day" in the fall of 2017 Another Working Group is responsible to organize an event in the fall, a Learning Day, or L-Day, to bring together LPAC, the Principals Council, the District Advisory…
Read MoreMary O’Donnell receives school bus driver of the year award
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation presents two school bus drivers of the year awards annually to recognize the important role they play in the lives of our children each and every day. Drivers are professionally trained individuals who manage student behavior, teach school bus safety, transport our children in a safe manner…
Read MoreDana Doyle receives Crossing Guard of the Year
June 16, 2017, Charlottetown —— The PEI Home and School Federation presented a School Crossing Guard of the Year with a recognition award. Dana Doyle, Prince Street Elementary School crossing guard, received the Federation’s School Crossing Guard of the Year Award for her dedicated and responsible service in keeping students safe as they travel to…
Read MoreSouris Regional school bus driver receives recognition
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation recognized Douglas Morrow from Souris Regional School with a 2017 School Bus Driver Award. Mr. Morrow was nominated by students, parents and school staff. He carries out his duties with kindness, consideration and respect for all students in his care and represents all school bus drivers across…
Read MoreLearning must continue
In the past year, I have witnessed or taken part in many conversations about education and schooling in Prince Edward Island- from one end of the island to the other. These conversations sent a strong and clear message that the education of our young people is a No. 1 priority for Islanders. Even during…
Read MoreMental Health supports, School Food, Collaboration discussed at Atlantic Caucus
Press Release – For Immediate Release Members of the Atlantic Caucus of Home & School Associations/School Council Federations held a very productive meeting in Fredericton NB on May 13, 2017. Representatives from the Home & School Federations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of School Councils met to…
Read MoreSlides from Annual General Meeting Presentations
The following are slides that speakers presented at our April 8, 2017 Annual General Meeting. Dr. Bill Whelan, Citizen Engagement Mitch Murphy, Flexible Learning Rachel Schofield Martin, Healthy Eating and Social Entrepreneurship
Read MoreHome and School Awards, AGM registration, School lunch summary
1. There is still time to register for the AGM & Convention Register your school’s delegates for the PEI Home and School Federation’s Annual Meeting & Convention coming up on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown. All members are welcome – any parent, teacher, principal, school staff, District Advisory Council student…
Read MorePre-register for Annual General Meeting & Convention on March 24th
The P.E.I. Home and School Federation’s 64th Annual General Meeting & Convention is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, beginning at 8:45 a.m. Plans are in place for a meeting with networking, sharing best practices, and a Round Table workshop in the afternoon for Home and School delegates. Any parent,…
Read MorePEI Home and School Federation Guiding Principles for School Food
The PEI Home and School Federation is the umbrella organization of local “home and school” and “parent council” organizations in 55 schools across Prince Edward Island. We bring together parents, guardians, teachers, administrators and staff to promote the total well-being of children and the highest standards of education for each child in the province. The Prince Edward Island…
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