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Every New Year, we make resolutions we hope will change our lives. On Prince Edward Island, there is a quieter kind of resolution that changes children’s lives – resolutions debated and passed each spring at the Home and School Federation’s annual general meeting. These ten resolutions, drafted around kitchen tables and school gyms, have shaped…

No more excuses, no more bystanders!  It’s time for Prince Edward Island to stop the bull and confront a hard truth: bullying remains a serious problem in our homes, neighbourhoods, and schools. The latest COMPASS survey shows that 30% of PEI students report being bullied each year. This figure hasn’t budged over the last three…

Congratulations to all new school board trustees. Your role is vital in maintaining a strong voice for all islanders in shaping education policy, providing accountability, and representing your community. When Islanders last voted for school trustees in 2022, only two percent of eligible voters took part. Early reports from this fall’s vote suggest turnout was…

Conversations about child protection, abuse, and violence are never easy, but they are necessary. These issues affect every school and community, and the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation is calling on parents, educators, and community members to come together for open, honest discussions. The Federation’s semi-annual meeting, held Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, from…

Child Protection Information Session REGISTER for Child Protection Speakers  Event details What:     PEI Home and School Federation Semi-Annual Meeting Date:      Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Time:      5:45 – 8:00 PM Where:    Central Queens Elementary School, 19821 Rte. 2, Hunter River Speakers: Karen Kibsey, expert/senior Manager from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, Winnipeg, MB will present…