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Students look at housing issue
2019-06-18
It’s important for the Island’s education system to instill civic mindedness in students, preparing them to become good citizens and think of social justice and equality. As a final assignment for a Grade 12 Global Issues class at Colonel Gray High, teacher Andrew Rowe did just that. For their...
Island teacher wins prestigious national award
2019-05-21
Frances Ann Squire, a teacher at Birchwood Intermediate School has received a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence. The awards are given each year to honour teachers for their leadership, exemplary teaching practices, and their commitment to help the next generation succeed in a world...
Schools welcome children entering kindergarten next year
2019-05-15
Schools are making special efforts this month to welcome 1,350 pre-schoolers who will be entering kindergarten next year and their parents. The, Welcome to Kindergarten, program is being offered by 43 schools to give families a chance to tour their new school, meet teachers and administrators, and...
Students celebrate history, share learning at Provincial Heritage Fair
2019-05-02
More than 180 students from 28 Island schools showcased their learning at the Provincial Heritage Fair today at Confederation Centre of the Arts. The annual provincial heritage fair is an exhibition of projects created by grades 5 to 9 students who use various media to tell stories about heroes,...
Keep students safe
2019-03-25
Island students have returned to school after March break and police will be patrolling Island roads to help keep students safe. This week, there will be a special enforcement initiative in areas where school officials have noticed repeated incidents of drivers illegally passing school buses. “...
Wage increase for early childhood educators
2019-03-18
Prince Edward Island’s early childhood educators will receive a wage increase starting April 1, 2019. “Prince Edward Island leads the country in early childhood education. Excellence in this area has been a priority because the early years are foundational to the future of our whole province,” said...
Community celebrates official opening of Three Oaks High School renovation
2019-03-13
Students, educators and the community gathered today in Summerside to officially open the $23 million renovation of Three Oaks Senior High School. The rebuilding of the 160,000 square foot facility has been underway since the summer of 2016. It is the first major upgrade of the school since it...
Island employers invited to support new internship program
2019-03-11
Creating jobs for Islanders, Government is looking for Island businesses and non-profit organizations to help recent graduates gain work experience with an internship to improve their digital skills and prepare for current and future job opportunities. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward...
Construction industry launches next phase of Worker Recruitment Campaign
2019-03-04
Industry growth and retirements to require 1200 workers over next four years, In the face of record levels of construction activity, recruitment and retention of skilled workers remains our top priority, says Terry Jeffery, incoming President of the Construction Association of Prince Edward Island...
Island students wearing pink to take a stand against bullying
2019-02-26
Pink Shirt Day is celebrated in Prince Edward Island on February 27 to help prevent bullying and to promote friendship and kindness. February 27 became anti-bullying day after a Nova Scotia student was bullied on his first day of high school for wearing a pink shirt. Two of his peers went to...