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PEI’s Department of Education updates cell phone use policy
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/peis-department-of-education-updates-cell-phone-use-policy
2024-07-16
The Province announced today a new ministerial directive on restricting cell phone use in Island schools following national trends and the feedback heard from Island educators.
To enhance student focus and to create more conducive learning environments, the updated policy will prohibit the use of...
Statement by Minister of Education and Early Years on the last day of classes
2024-06-26
Today, the Minister of Education and Early Years Natalie Jameson issued the following statement to congratulate students and staff on completing another successful school year:
“As we bring the school year to a close, I would like to take a moment to highlight the wonderful milestones so many of...
Feedback wanted on PEI’s inclusive education action plan
2024-06-20
Island residents are invited to share their perspective on inclusive education for Island schools.
Following a thorough analysis of many Canadian inclusive education models and a year-long engagement with Island education partners from the Public Schools Branch, la Commission scolaire de la langue...
Statement by Minister Natalie Jameson on the 2024 Easter Seals school tour
2024-05-09
Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years issued the following statement on the success of the 2024 Easter Seals Tour:
“Heartfelt congratulations to Easter Seals PEI, their 2024 Ambassador Lucie Gallant, Lucie’s family, and the 66 Island schools who collectively raised an...
RaeAnne Arsenault recognized for making school life better for students
2024-05-08
Described as the person on the ground at every school event, RaeAnne Arsenault is well known in her school community for being caring, generous, and humble, with a passion for helping others.
It’s no wonder the St. Louis Elementary School volunteer was recently recognized as the PEI Home and...
New program helps students play an active role in their learning and prepare for the workforce
2024-05-01
In Andrew Rowe’s class, students are busy doing hands-on activities, solving problems, and working on creative projects.
Rowe teaches Essential Skills Achievement Pathway (ESAP) at Montague Regional High School, a pilot program that gets students ready for jobs in a skills-based economy and helps...
Students create podcast to keep Island youth informed
2024-04-24
Isaac MacLean, Campbell McNeil and Ethan Reeves gather with their carefully researched notes, questions and recording equipment, ready to interview their latest special guest.
Together the Grade 12 students cohost The Train Station, a podcast that explores pressing issues in Canada, with a focus...
Supporting outdoor learning
2024-04-10
Island students are learning while outdoors and having fun at the same time thanks to more than 100 projects funded through new grants from the Department of Education and Early Years.
The Outdoor Learning Grants are funding all sorts of outdoor activities, including day trips, conservation...
Island students excited to learn about the solar eclipse
2024-04-03
Students have a special day circled on the calendar this year. But it’s not the last day of school or even their end of year trip.
It’s April 8, when a solar eclipse will be visible from Prince Edward Island.
Meredith Cameron MacIsaac teaches Grade 5 at West Royalty Elementary School in...
Early dismissal for students April 8 due to solar eclipse
2024-03-12
On Monday, April 8, 2024, an amazing astronomical event - a full solar eclipse - will take place over Canada, including PEI. All students in both the English and French school boards will be dismissed two hours early that day out of an abundance of caution.
A spectacular and rare phenomenon, a...