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Parental Engagement Initiative
In response to the recommendations by the Task Force on Student Achievement, the Minister of Education asked the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation (HSF) to lead the development of a province-wide Parental Engagement (PE) Initiative. This request represents a strong endorsement of Home and School Associations by the provincial government and recognizes our…
Read More2012 Resolutions
At their 2012 Annual General Meeting the PEI Home and School Federation approved a number of resolutions.
Read MorePrince Edward Island Home and School Federation Inc. 59th Annual General Meeting
Saturday, April 14, 2012 Rodd Charlottetown Hotel Kent Street, Charlottetown, PEI TENTATIVE AGENDA AM 8:20 Registration / Pick up Kits / Visit Displays 8:45 Welcome – Owen Parkhouse, President Business Meeting – Parliamentarian: Marion Murphy 1. Adoption of Agenda 2012 2. Adoption of Minutes 2011 3. President’s Report 4. Adoption of Finance Report 5.…
Read MoreCyberBullying Project
Parents Need to be Aware that Bullying Has Gone Hi-Tech The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation thanks you for this opportunity to come and present our concerns and ideas on an issue that is becoming increasingly serious in our schools and society – cyberbullying. Most of us are aware of bullying at school.…
Read More2012 National Teacher/Staff Appreciation – February 12 – 18
Celebrations are being planned for the 2012 National Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, February 12-18, 2012. This has been a Canadian Home & School Federation initiative for twenty-four years. Parent groups right across Canada are showing appreciation for school teachers, secretaries, teachers’ assistants, guidance counselors, nurses, custodians and bus drivers in this established national annual week.…
Read More2011 Resolutions
in 2011 the PEIHSF passed a number of resolutions. They received the following responses: Eastern School District ESD Occupational Health & Safety Policy Western School Board WSB Occupational Health & Safety Policy Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
Read MoreTool Kits Help Support Parent Engagement
A new tool kit is now available to support parents who want to become more involved in their children’s learning and school community, says Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Alan McIsaac. “The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation created a tool kit filled with excellent information for parents,” said Minister McIsaac. “Parents…
Read MoreThe Canadian Home and School Federation (CHSF) held its Semi-Annual Board Meeting 10th – 13th of November in Ottawa.
The Directors attended the National Remembrance Day Ceremony and laid a wreath on behalf of the Parents of Canada. Discussions at the Board Meeting centered on giving Canadian parents a stronger voice for matters pertaining to our children and youth. Items that were discussed include: · the establishment of a Secretary of State for Children…
Read MoreAtlantic Caucus of Home and School/ School Councils Meet in Fredericton, NB.
The 9th Annual Atlantic Caucus of Home and School/School Council Federations meeting took place in Fredericton, NB on the weekend of October 29th, 2011. Representatives from the Home and School Federations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and the Federation of School Councils in Newfoundland Labrador participated in the meeting. Various topics of…
Read MoreLetter to Minister McIsaac Regarding Looking For Efficiencies in the Education System
The Atlantic Caucus of Home and School/School Councils met in October 2011. Delegates decided to call upon government and school officials to look at department and board spending in each Atlantic province. We are challenging and encouraging our departments of education officials to search for efficiencies in the system and redirect these funds into the…
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