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Linda Roach, 2016 Extra Mile Award Winner at Vernon River Consolidated
The PEI Home and School Federation recognized Vernon River Consolidated teacher Linda Roach with its Extra Mile Award this afternoon in a ceremony held at the school. Ms. Roach was congratulated on her honour by Minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture Hon. Doug Currie, by English Language School Board Trustee Ricky Hood, by PEI Teachers Federation…
Read MoreA good time to say thanks….Many people part of children’s education in this province
Teacher-Staff Appreciation Week, February 14 to 20, 2016, provides each public school community with an opportunity to shine light on the work that teachers, administrators and staff do each day that serves the total well-being of our youth. This work takes on many forms. There is the school crossing guard, standing on the side…
Read MoreAnnual awards recognize valuable contributions
It is the beginning of awards season not only in Hollywood, but also at the P.E.I. Home and School Federation as January is the first in a series of deadlines for nominations for the provincial awards that the federation uses to recognize excellence in public education. The Extra Mile Award recognizes teachers and staff who…
Read MoreUpdate on Advisory Councils
A brief update on all matters “advisory” from PEI Home and School Federation. Family of Schools District Advisory Councils I’m happy to report that our membership has risen to the challenge, and a large majority of schools have identified a representative for the Family of Schools District Advisory Councils in advance of the December 31,…
Read MoreNew School Calendar Resources from English Language School Board
Staff at the English Language School Board have worked hard over the last year to develop a standardized system for the board and its schools to maintain school calendar information. The result is a new School Calendars page on the board's website, with a customized calendar for each school. There's also a calendar that shows…
Read MoreHome and School and the Learning Partners Advisory Council
In the November 5, 2015 announcement of changes to education governance in the province, in addition to the Family of Schools District Advisory Councils, the Premier announced the formation of a Learning Partners Advisory Council, a coaltion to take a broader, longer-term look at education – both before, during, and after public school. In a…
Read MoreMaking a commitment: There are plenty of ways for parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, staff to get involved
With the changes to education governance announced by Premier MacLauchlan and Hon. Hal Perry, Minister of Education, on November 5, 2015, home and school members – parents, guardians, teachers, administrators and staff at schools across the province – have new opportunities for engagement with and influence over the conduct of public education. It is both…
Read MoreDistrict Advisory Councils: What You Need to Know
On November 5, 2015, the province announced significant changes to the way that schools are managed in the province. One aspect of these changes is the introduction of new Family of Schools District Advisory Councils. The mandate of these councils has been identified by the Minister of Education as follows: To help shape an education…
Read MorePresentation to English Language School Board
At the regular monthly meeting of the English Language School Board held November 24, 2015 at Stratford Board Office, Peter Rukavina, President, PEI Home and School Federation made the following remarks in a presentation to the Official Trustee: Trustee Hood, Superintendent Fleet, Board staff, Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you this evening…
Read MoreThe Learning Partnership, District Advisory Councils and Home and School
By now you’ve no doubt heard about the changes to the way education is governed and organized in Prince Edward Island announced this morning by Premier MacLauchlan. The new model, dubbed the “Learning Partnership,” has some significant implications for home and school associations. First, the membership of the new Family of Schools District Advisory Councils…
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