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2010 Resolutions
In 2010 the PEIHSF passed the following resolutions. And received the following responses: Minister of Education & Early Childhood Development Eastern School District Western School Board In addition, in April 2010, the Federation provided a discussion paper for Local Associations to discuss pros and cons of one English language school board.
Read MoreCall for Extra Mile Award Nominations to Recognize Teachers/Staff Personnel
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation is now accepting nominations for the Extra Mile Award. This award recognizes teachers and/or staff personnel who exemplify going the extra mile, over and above the call of duty, in Prince Edward Island’s public education system. “We have many great educators and staff personnel in our school…
Read MoreWhat Is Working In Other Provinces and Countries Regarding PISA Performance
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results which were released on December 7th, 2010 is a wake-up call for Prince Edward Island. Despite the good showing of Canada overall, PEI placed at the bottom of the list amongst all of the provinces. Everyone has a shared responsibility in the education and performance of our…
Read MoreHome and School Lost Confidence in Board of Trustees of the ESD
At the November 25, 2010 meeting of the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation, board members discussed, at length, the Eastern School District Board of Trustees’ recent November public meeting and their current decision to cancel meetings over the next month. It was determined that a statement be forwarded to the Minister of Education…
Read MoreLetter to Minister Currie regarding Eastern School Board of Trustees
At the November 25, 2010 meeting of the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation, board members discussed, at length, the Eastern School Board of Trustees’ recent November 17, 2010 public meeting and their current decision to cancel meetings over the next month. See the Federation's letter.
Read MoreHome and School President Shocked At Dysfunction Of Eastern School Board
The president of the P.E.I. Home and School Federation says he was shocked at the steamrolling conduct exhibited during an Eastern School Board meeting here Wednesday night and will request an investigation by the Minister of Education. “I was totally distressed by what happened and I don’t think I was the only one,’’ said Owen…
Read MoreEastern School District Rezoning Process
Response The PEI Home and School Federation receives response from the newly appointed trusee, Patsy MacLean regarding board-wide rezoning. See ESD letter from Official Trustee, March 23, 2011 The PEI Home and School Federation strongly urges the Board of School Trustees to begin the process of rezoning the Eastern School District (ESD) as recommended in…
Read MoreWhat Do Cigarettes, Alcohol and Red Bull Have In Common?
Group calls for energy drink restriction. Some 'drinks are getting to toxic levels' doctor says. Young people soon won't be able to purchase any of them if the Canadian Home and School Federation has anything to say about it. The federation intends to renew efforts to ban the sale of so-called energy drinks to people…
Read MoreLetter to Editor (The Guardian)
Dear Editor: I am writing to comment on Dave Stewart’s article, in the Guardian dated May 13, 2010, on ‘Former mayor warns more school closures coming’. I would like to take this opportunity to say that successful school boards (and organizations) are known for their transparency and effective communications. The children and parents of all…
Read MoreWest Royalty Elementary School Staff Person Receives Extra Mile Award during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Doug Aitken, custodian, at West Royalty Elementary School was presented with the PEI Home and School Federation’s Extra Mile Award by Bill Whelan, President, on February 19, 2010. This award honours a teacher or staff person in the school system who exemplifies going the ‘extra mile’ for students to achieve both academically and socially in…
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