Teachers and other staff in Prince Edward Island schools spend countless hours building into the lives of our most precious resources. These individuals can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning! Home and School Associations in Prince Edward Island will join together the week of February 11 – 15 to honour and celebrate the people who work with our children on a daily basis to inspire and prepare them for life. 

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PEI Home and School Federation

The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation presents two school bus drivers of the year awards annually to recognize the important role they play in the lives of our children each and every day. Drivers are professionally trained individuals who manage student behavior, teach school bus safety, transport our children in a safe manner to and from school, and care for the physical and emotional needs of the students in their care. Their contribution to the lives of our children is huge.

Mary O’Donnell, nominated by students, parents and school staff from Vernon River Consolidated School, received a 2017 School Bus Driver of the Year Award on June 27^th. She is known for her kindness, care and respect for the students who ride on her bus and represents all school bus drivers across Prince Edward Island. 

The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation recognized Douglas Morrow from Souris Regional School with a 2017 School Bus Driver Award.

Mr. Morrow was nominated by students, parents and school staff.  He carries out his duties with kindness, consideration and respect for all students in his care and represents all school bus drivers across Prince Edward Island.

“It is safe to say that being a bus driver is not always an easy job. However, Doug does it with a great sense of pride, responsibility and patience. I know that when Mr. Morrow decides to retire he will be greatly missed by the entire Souris Regional School community.” says Krystal Jamieson, parent.

Classroom teachers, administrators, educational assistants, administration assistants, custodians, school bus drivers and crossing guards are central to every single school community in Prince Edward Island.  Each day, they come to school ready to tackle a job that is critically important, extraordinarily complex, often joyful, and, at times, heartbreaking. These key people partner with parents to help students reach their potential and become the best citizens possible, people who positively impact their communities anywhere in the world.

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is celebrated annually during the second week of February in  schools across Canada.  Parents, students and others in our school communities take time to recognize the work of these individuals and the significant contribution that they make to the success of students.