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Islanders encouraged to help shape school board model
2021-01-11
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 comments by email to esbc@edu.pe....
Provincial libraries offer safe battery recycling program
2021-01-08
Increased access and convenience to battery drop off locations will help safeguard our environment. Beginning this week, Islanders can drop off their used batteries at any of Prince Edward Island’s 25 provincial libraries. Through the Call2Recycle program , batteries are safely collected and...
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...
Early childhood centres receive additional support
2020-12-17
Eligible early childhood centres will receive short-term assistance as they work to meet the criteria for an Early Years Centre designation to benefit Island children and families. Government will provide a total of $385,000 to support up to eight early childhood centres while they prepare and...
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...
Early childhood centres receive Early Years Centre designation
2020-11-05
Increasing the number of designated Early Years Centres across Prince Edward Island will help grow accessible, affordable and inclusive childcare services to respond to the needs of Island children and families. Five early childhood centres that applied have recently received an Early Years Centre...
Public libraries introduce outdoor children's books
2020-10-27
Public libraries are offering StoryWalks® as a fun and safe alternative to regular library programming so families can read and exercise together. Beginning today, English and French children’s storybooks will be displayed and rotated across parks in Prince Edward Island to promote literacy and...
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 completed...