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Islanders invited to provide input on elected school board model
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/islanders-invited-provide-input-elected-school-board-model
2020-12-21
Islanders are invited to take part in consultations and provide input on the best elected school board model for the English language schools in Prince Edward Island.
The province today launched the first phase of online consultations to gather Islanders’ thoughts and ideas on an elected school...
Enhanced measures to protect our school communities
2020-12-06
The Province of Prince Edward Island, in partnership with the English and French language school boards, has updated back to school plans to further support enhanced public health measures announced today and protect school communities.
For the next two weeks – from Monday, December 7 through...
More front-line supports for Island schools
2020-12-02
To further support student and staff well-being and the continued health and safety of our school communities, 55 new front-line positions are being added immediately to schools across the province.
The new positions include additional teachers, educational assistants, bus drivers, school...
Updated guidelines for mask use in schools
2020-11-26
In an effort to address cohorting challenges and further protect the health safety of our school communities, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning is updating its mask policy in schools.
Starting Monday, November 30 and in effect for at least two weeks, non-medical masks will be...
Capital improvements and expansions are underway for Island Schools
2020-10-20
Capital improvements and expansions of Island schools are underway to meet the needs of school communities.
In partnership with the federal government and made possible through the new COVID-19 Resilience Stream infrastructure funding, planned expansions and capital improvements will be...
School sports will gear up safely this fall
2020-09-02
Students will be able to participate in some school sports when school resumes next week.
Outdoor sports including field hockey, soccer, senior baseball, and golf can start tryouts on September 14. Indoor sports, as well as cross-country, will remain paused.
“Sports play an important role in...
Schools set to welcome students with updated back to school plan
2020-08-28
As schools prepare to welcome students and staff this fall, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning continues to adapt its school plan to ensure safe and healthy school communities.
Changes being announced today include updates to recommendations for mask use and an optional staggered...
Schools release their individual plans for September
2020-08-14
Individual school plans are now available for students, families and staff to review as they prepare for a safe return to school.
All 56 individual school plans that fall under the Public Schools Branch for the 2020-2021 school year are posted online and students and families are encouraged to...
Students return to in-class learning
2020-08-05
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 for the 2020-2021 school year, outlined...
Change in Public Schools Branch senior management
2020-07-22
Chair of the Public Schools Branch Board of Directors Bethany MacLeod today issued the following statement on the new Acting Director of the Public Schools Branch:
“The Public Schools Branch Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Norbert Carpenter as Acting Director of...