Posts Tagged ‘Guardian Column’

Over the past few years, the members of the Federation have discussed and debated how to negotiate our position in relation to the new education structures implemented by the Education Act of 2016.   Through these discussions, it has become clear that the Federation is unique in what it has to offer Islanders. From its’…

One of the most rewarding experiences of any leadership role is the opportunity to recognize hard work and celebrate success. Every year, the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation accepts applications for its Extra Mile Award and provincial Board members select two recipients to receive the recognition. Applications are compiled by school communities and include…

  On Jan 29, 1953, more than one hundred delegates from local home and school associations across the province came together at Prince of Wales College in downtown Charlottetown (now the site of Holland College).   After considerable labour and discussion, a new provincial federation was formed in Prince Edward Island. In the words of…

At the final meeting of the Home and School Federation of 2017, each board member brought forward an example of something meaningful they have done in the past year as a result of their membership in home and school.   All board members spoke passionately of experiences they had, either in their local association or in…

The work of the P.E.I Home and School Federation in 2017 has focused on the importance of collaboration and healthy school communities in our work toward the wellbeing and education of all Island children.   We continue to advocate for a universal provincial school food program. In the meantime, work is already underway in schools…

Students, parents, teachers, administrators, architects and other community members were led through an exercise in collaboration last Tuesday night. We invited a diverse group of people to our semi-annual meeting: both people who have vision and ideas about the way things should be, and people who have been tasked to make these visions a reality. Organizers were…

What would your school look like if you could design it? What are your dreams for the students in your school? What are the most important aspects of education to consider during the planning process? How big is your school district? Is it a small district where everyone knows your name, or is it a…

It’s September again and time to head back to school. Parents are encouraged to get to know the school staff and to get involved at their child’s school early in the school year.   In the coming months, the federation is available to provide leadership training, facilitate meetings, and to help bring people together around common…

  In the past year, I have witnessed or taken part in many conversations about education and schooling in Prince Edward Island- from one end of the island to the other. These conversations sent a strong and clear message that the education of our young people is a No. 1 priority for Islanders. Even during…

Local discussion of proposed provincial policy resolutions is one of the most important activities that home and school associations go through each year.  These resolutions on issues of broad provincial importance are the way that the parents, guardians, teachers, administrators and staff of home and school can speak with a collective voice and have a…