Posts Tagged ‘Guardian Column’

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…

Author John Brunner found two kinds of fools. One says, ‘This is old, and therefore good.’ The traditional grading system involves teachers collecting assignments, tests, and projects, calculating averages, and converting percentages into letter grades. This old method fails to provide a comprehensive picture of a student’s understanding and skills. The other fool says, ‘This…

As parents and educators, we’re always looking for ways to help students succeed. But with so many factors at play, it can be hard to know where to focus our efforts. Fortunately, decades of research by education expert John Hattie offer some clear guidance on what makes the biggest difference in student achievement. Hattie’s groundbreaking…

May was a busy month for the P.E.I. Home and School Federation, following April’s successful AGM. President Shannon Bruyneel, vice-president David Schult and PEIHSF executive director Shirley Smedley-Jay met with Education and Early Years Minister Natalie Jameson and Erin McGrath-Gaudet, deputy minister, in early May to discuss the five resolutions passed at April’s AGM. The Chief Public Health Office has responded to the resolutions…

The P.E.I. Home and School Federation’s 71st annual general meeting and conference: Building Healthy Foundations for Every Child, was held Saturday April 13th in Charlottetown. More than 100 attendees, representing 35 local Home and School Associations, were joined by guests, including P.E.I. Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry, Education and Early Years Minister Natalie Jameson, Erin McGrath Gaudet,…

There is still time to register for the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation’s annual general meeting and convention – Building Healthy Foundations for Every Child – April 13, 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, 75 Kent Street, Charlottetown.  Participation of parents, educators, and students is valued, and local associations…

March is here: the beginning of spring, daylight time, mid-term break, and an early Easter. Parent-teacher interviews are March 8 for K-9 and students have 14 instructional days this month. The 71st annual general meeting & conference is quickly approaching. The federation has announced that its Building Healthy Foundations For Every Child event on April 13 at the Rodd Charlottetown…

Happy February and happy Black History Month. As we enter the shortest month of the year, students begin the second school semester, and local associations prepare for celebrations and recognitions. School staff work hard at creating a safe and welcoming school environment for all students. A positive relationship between students and all staff speaks of…