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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…

Responsibilities of School Board Trustees in PEI Elected trustees for the Public Schools Branch (PSB) and the Commission scolaire de langue française (CSLF) are responsible for governance and oversight, not daily operations. Their key areas include: Governance & Oversight Approving budgets and financial plans: Trustees review and approve how funds are allocated within the board’s…

A new school year brings familiar routines of backpacks, timetables, and reminders to slow down for those big yellow school buses. Road safety matters — but so does something less visible and just as critical: protecting children from harm inside our schools. No responsibility is more important than the safety and well-being of our children.…