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Model healthy screen habits at home

After a hasty but positive implementation of restrictions on cell phone usage in schools this September, the Department of Education and Early Years this January released new guidelines for promoting healthy screen time habits for children. These guidelines offer useful recommendations for limiting sedentary activities such as watching TV or playing video games while encouraging…
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Communication needed to protect school children

Schools have a duty of care to protect children and prevent harm, acting swiftly when a child is at risk. Parents should advocate for transparency and strong child protection policies in their children’s schools. Awareness and communication regarding these protocols are crucial for ensuring that schools prioritize student safety above all else. Here are four…
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Extra Mile Award Nominations due Jan. 17

PEI Home and School Federation newsletter, January 2025 🍎  2025 Extra Mile Awards for Teachers/Staff Local Home and School Associations can consider nominating a school teacher/staff person for going the “extra mile” for students. The Federation is accepting nominations until Jan. 17, 2025. Find criteria and application at:  https://peihsf.ca/extra-mile-award/   🍎  Resolutions impact change The…
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School bus safety a driving issue

Are the wheels on the bus broken?  Maybe not the wheels but school bus safety remains a driving issue with accidents in 2021 and 2015 highlighting the Home and School Federation’s longstanding concerns and the need for action. We are fortunate that these are the only major incidents thus far as Prince Edward Island has…
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Nominate a deserving school staff member for an Extra Mile Award

Home and School News, December 2024 🍎 Extra Mile AwardThe PEI Home and School Federation presents awards of recognition to deserving individuals who work and volunteer for the benefit of children and youth in PEI’s school communities. Nominate a deserving school staff individual for recognition by Jan. 17, 2025. Find details at: https://peihsf.ca/awards/ 🍎 How to…
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