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Semi-Annual Meeting: October 30 2012
The PEI Home and School Federation's 59th Semi-Annual Meeting has been changed from Oct. 18, 2012 to Tuesday, October 30, 2012 beginning with a reception at 5:45 p.m. and continuing with business meeting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Kinkora Community Hall, 45 Anderson Street in Kinkora, PE (map). Hon. Alan McIsaac Minister of Education…
Read MoreParents Involved in Education, Survey RFP
The PEI Home and School Federation developed a survey in 2008 to determine various aspects to parental involvement in their child’s education. The survey summary results are available for review. The Federation is currently wanting to do a follow-up Parent Engagement Survey to collect data on how parents are involved in education and learning of children and youth in PEI. The information will…
Read MoreDr. Avis Glaze, international speaker held public session for parents
“Dr. Glaze is a well known and respected educator and we’re pleased to have her here on Prince Edward Island and that she is able to share her knowledge and experience on building capacity to improve student achievement,” said Minister McIsaac. “It is important for government and educational partners to discuss effective practices and…
Read MoreSHAPES-PEI Provincial Health Profile Release
In 2010-11 approximately 10,000 grade 5-12 students from across PEI were surveyed regarding their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours related to healthy eating, active living, tobacco use and mental fitness. The results of the surveys have been share with participating schools and boards. On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 the provincial results will be shared publicly for…
Read MoreFall 2012 School Trustee Meetings
Over the fall months, during the transition to a single English Language School Board for Prince Edward Island, the current Western School Board and Eastern School District, under the governance of their appointed trustees, will continue to meet. Dates and locations are as follows: Eastern School District September 25, 2012 – 7:00 p.m. – Stratford Office,…
Read MoreSchool Board Interim Trustees Appointed
From a June 13, 2012 news release: "To support a smooth transition to a single English Language School Board, two interim trustees have been appointed, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Alan McIsaac. Patsy MacLean from the Eastern School District and Gary Doucette from the Western School Board have been named as interim trustees…
Read MoreCanadian Home and School Federation 2012 Awards
Four awards presented at Canadian Home and School Federation's AGM in Charlottetown on June 2/12 as follows: Dr. Samual R. Laycock Educator – Terry MacIsaac, Principal Prince Street Elementary Volunteer – Owen Parkhouse, PEI Home and School Federation Mairlyn Ashby Project – PASE Bullying Prevention (Parkside, Athena, Greenfield, Elm St.) Mairlyn Ashby Advocacy – Sally…
Read MoreLetter to Premier Ghiz, May 2/12, Regarding HST on School Supplies
The In the April 18, 2012 budget, the government announced its intention to enter into negotiations with the federal government on sales tax harmonization (HST). See Federation’s letter to the Finance Minister and his response.
Read MoreLetter to Minister McIsaac, May 2/12, Regarding Elected Vs. Appointed Trustees
In the past two weeks, concerns and questions have come to the PEI Home and School Federation regarding the process that will be established to appoint trustees to the newly amalgamated English language school board. See the Federation’s newsletter and the Minister's response
Read MoreMinister of State for Children and Youth
The Canadian Home and School Federation (CHSF) called on the Harper Government to establish a Minister of State for Children and Youth. Governments are always touting how much money they are investing into the economy of Canada – it is now time to invest more in our children!
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