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Discussion before decision-making
Local discussion of proposed provincial policy resolutions is one of the most important activities that home and school associations go through each year. These resolutions on issues of broad provincial importance are the way that the parents, guardians, teachers, administrators and staff of home and school can speak with a collective voice and have a…
Read MoreExtra mile awards presented to school staff
Classroom teachers, administrators, educational assistants, administration assistants, custodians, school bus drivers and crossing guards are central to every single school community in Prince Edward Island. Each day, they come to school ready to tackle a job that is critically important, extraordinarily complex, often joyful, and, at times, heartbreaking. These key people partner with parents to…
Read MoreRemember to say thank you: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week will be celebrated Feb. 13-17
"In the new teacher she found another true and helpful friend. Miss Stacy was a bright, sympathetic young woman with the happy gift of winning and holding the affections of her pupils and bringing out the best that was in them mentally and morally. Anne expanded like a flower under this wholesome influence." Research…
Read MoreReminder to submit resolutions by January 31
Resolutions submission deadline: January 31, 2017 Every spring at the Annual General Meeting delegates consider resolutions proposed by local home and school associations and by the provincial board. Resolutions that are passed are forwarded to designated bodies (Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture, Public Schools Branch, etc.) for response. Local home and school associations…
Read MoreNominate school staff for Extra Mile Award by Jan. 12th
Extra Mile Award This award recognizes teachers and/or staff personnel, who exemplify going the extra mile – over and above the call of duty. Nominations Due: Friday, January 12, 2018 Awards Yearly: Two Awarded: During Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week in February Find more details: https://peihsf.ca/extramile
Read MoreTime for reflection: January is a good time to reaffirm belief in potential of children
Even if you are not one to make New Years’ resolutions, January is a good time to reflect on your situation and set your intentions for the year to come. Research in neuroscience over the past decades has shown us that the human brain is more capable of change than we ever thought possible, even…
Read MoreHome and School News Update, January 2017
1. 2017 Extra Mile Awards Nominate a school staff person (i.e. teacher, education assistant, administrative assistant, custodian) for the PEI Home and School Federation's Extra Mile Award. Submission deadline: January 13, 2017 . Find more details at: https://peihsf.ca/extramile . 2. Affecting Change in PEI’s Education System Resolutions submission deadline is January 31, 2017 for…
Read MoreIslanders invited to raise issues through resolution process
At the September Board meeting of the Provincial Home and School Federation, we held a group discussion around the questions “What do we mean by academic achievement?” and “What is it about grade 12 education that is important to parents?” Our Board Members described a school system that produces well-rounded and engaged citizens who…
Read MoreSchool communities have opportunity to provide input for change
A second set of public meetings around the review of schools is taking place over the next week. These meetings are intended to give school communities an opportunity to provide input on options for change. Input can also be submitted online or through small group presentations. Details can be found on the Department’s Better Learning…
Read MoreChef Tony Geraci Talking to Students about Food
The core of Chef Tony Geraci's approach to school food is an unshakable belief in the power of students. The power of students to talk about food. To understand food. To come up with plans for better food. The power of students to read and understand labels. To know what whole grains are. To wonder…
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