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Wage increases for early childhood educators, more support for centres
2020-09-21
Prince Edward Island’s early childhood educators will see a wage increase and licensed child care centres will get more support for extra health and safety measures to benefit children and staff. Starting October 1, 2020, salaries will go up for 367 early childhood educators and more than 110...
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 the...
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...
Child care centres will begin operating at full capacity
2020-08-04
Island children and families will regain access to child care in September, including before and after school programs. Beginning September 1, all 152 early learning and child care centres across the Island will begin operating at full capacity to support children and parents returning to work. “...
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...
Healthy School Food Program for fall 2020
2020-07-17
Island students will have increased access to healthy, affordable, and local food this upcoming school year. A new province-wide Healthy School Lunch Program will use a pay-what-you-can model, to a maximum of $5 per meal, in partnership with local producers to provide healthy food options that meet...
Public libraries safely reopen to Islanders
2020-07-16
All 26 public libraries across the province will reopen to Islanders with some services reduced and safety measures in place. Beginning, Monday, July 20, Islanders can enter libraries to borrow books, DVDs, musical instruments, and access computers by appointment. Since June 12, libraries have been...
Province releases plan to safely return students to school in September
2020-07-02
Prince Edward Island’s new, Welcome Back to School, plan supports the safe return of all K-12 students and staff to school in September. Under the guidance of the Chief Public Health Office, the plan outlines protocols to support physical distancing, enhanced hygiene and the safe flow of students...