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The 2023-2024 school year will have 181 instructional days and students will return to the classroom on Thursday, September 7, 2023. The provincial school calendar outlines the dates of instructional days for students, professional learning days for educators, parent-teacher...
The French Language School Board (CSLF) is in mourning following the sudden death of a high school student from École François-Buote on Friday, April 14th. This death, from natural causes, has deeply impacted the school community and beyond. Measures have been put into place to...
Unifying Canada is a living community art piece made from wooden rounds, cut from fallen trees from post tropical storm Fiona. On display now at the Royalty Crossing Mall, this incredible piece of art was created by Island student and local artist Gary Torlone through the...
Islanders gathered today at Government House to welcome and celebrate Prince Edward Island’s new Poet Laureate Tanya Davis. In her new role, Tanya Davis will act as a spokesperson for literature in Prince Edward Island and raise awareness of poetry and the spoken word. “The Poet...
School Staff Appreciation Week, February 13 – 17, gives everyone the chance to recognize the invaluable work that all staff in the education system do every day to benefit children’s learning and well-being. “I encourage all Islanders to celebrate and thank education staff for...
February 6-10 recognizes that early childhood educators play a vital role in early childhood development and help to shape children’s emotional, intellectual and social skills. “Early childhood educators are an invaluable part of our education system and deserve the utmost...
“If you plant an orchard, you might never eat the fruit. But someone will.” Planting those seeds to nurture children’s growth and success in life is an approach the PEI Literacy Alliance applies to its ‘Ready Set Learn’ program, says Amanda Beazley, Programs Director. Ready Set...
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27 to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. “Family Literacy Day is a great opportunity to encourage and grow a love of reading. Across the province our public...
Supports have doubled for high school students who volunteer at a registered volunteer organization and receive a Community Service Bursary. More than $270,300 has been distributed to 260 post-secondary students this school year through the Community Service Bursary. “This year...
Parents of Grade 6 students, who are interested in enrolling their children in late French Immersion for the 2023-24 school year are encouraged to attend an information meeting in their region. Parents can go to any information session if they are not able to attend the session...