Posts Tagged ‘Press Releases’

The PEI math curriculum has been revised at grades 1, 2, 4, 7 and 8. New textbooks and resources will be introduced in these grades in September 2009, and later in Grades 3, 5, 6 and 9.  For more information see attached pdf.

Home and School Federation launches initiatives to increase parent involvement in their children’s learning Parents, students and educators gathered at Sherwood Elementary School today to launch several new Home and School initiatives that will help parents to become more active partners in their children’s learning. Bill Whelan, president of the P.E.I. Home and School Federation,…

The SAFE (School Action for Emergencies) Program has officially launched in PEI. Verbal Abuse Prevention Week raises awareness People need to consider impact of their words… Most people remember the rhyme: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” However, that’s not true as verbal assaults can cause a great…

October 20-24, 2008 Teachers and students in Prince Edward Island can mark School Bus Safety Week by becoming more aware of how to be safe around and in buses.

Substance Abuse Prevention Project – "Drugwise Parents" The Substance Abuse Prevention Project: Drugwise Parents was a successful project for the Canadian Home and School Federation and the Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation. Parent information sessions were held across the Island with professionals presenting information on what is happening in the area of substance…