Posts Tagged ‘Press Releases’

Islanders encouraged to help shape school board model A new online survey will provide Islanders with another way to share their views on the best elected school board model for the Public Schools Branch. Islanders can submit their views until March 11, 2021 in two ways: Fill out the online survey ; or  Submit written…

Here is what you need to know about the new menus: The School Food Team has worked with Canada's Smartest Kitchen to develop and validate new recipes The menu continues to be a 2 week rotating menu, with two options daily. One option remains a vegetarian option;  will be the opportunity to select "gluten friendly" for…

Elected School Board Model Consultations The province is committed to reinstating school boards that have elected representatives, which will encourage further collaboration and communication between school boards, government and community stakeholders. Consultations are taking place to determine the best elected school board model for the English Language School Board. The current French Language School Board…

HOME & SCHOOL NEWS, December 2020   1.  Extra Mile Award Nominate a deserving school staff individual for recognition by the PEI Home and School Federation. Submissions deadline:  Jan. 22. Find more at: Extra Mile Award of the Year 2   Resolutions You can effect change in PEI's school system by using a formal resolution writing…

This message is from Norbert Carpenter, Acting Director, Public Schools Branch   Parents and Guardians, Island children and education staff have been back in school for one month. At this time, it is important to recognize the tremendous work our education system, parents, students and the Chief Public Health Office have put into ensuring this…

School Calendar 2020-2021, PEI Department of Education and Lifelong Learning   In the 2020-2021 school calendar, there are a total of 195 school days, including 183 instructional days. Download the school calendar as a printable PDF or an ICS calendar September 2020 School Calendar 21 School Days 17 Instructional Days September 1 – Teacher Orientation Day (no classes) September 2 – School…

Government News Release Published Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 | View More Students return to in-class learning  Island schools will be ready to safely welcome students and staff this fall with additional resources and enhanced health and safety measures.  Public schools across the province will return to full-time in-class learning on Tuesday, September 8. The plan…

1.    Healthy School Food Program for fall 2020 Island students will have increased access to healthy, affordable, and local food this upcoming school year.  A new province-wide Healthy School Lunch Program will use a pay-what-you-can model, to a maximum of $5 per meal, in partnership with local producers to provide healthy food options that meet…

Virtual town halls have allowed parent and student representatives to give feedback, ask questions Stephanie vanKampen · CBC News · Posted: Jul 24, 2020 12:10 PM AT | Last Updated: July 24 The Public Schools Branch is developing protocols to keep buses clean and running at reduced capacity. (Tom Steepe/CBC) 0 comments P.E.I.'s Department of Education has hosted two town…

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff; Click here to view a message from Director Parker Grimmer. I am standing in front of one of our schools today because these are important places, and one of the places where learning happens for students. Within our schools and PSB offices, we are now planning and preparing…