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Program helps French teachers improve their language skills
2024-03-15
If you’ve ever studied another language, you know that practice makes perfect.
That’s why the Programme de perfectionnement linguistique (PPL) was created, to help Island teachers maintain and improve their French language skills.
Cecile Arsenault is the program coordinator.
“Language...
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...
Public feedback wanted on public library services
2024-03-04
The province is asking for feedback from Islanders on public library services, programs, and resources across the province to help enhance the library experience for people.
An online survey running throughout the months of March and April, seeks input from both library users and non-users to...
Province shares 2024-2025 school calendar
2024-02-26
To help families and school staff plan for the year ahead, the province has released the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, which includes 182 instructional days.
The school calendar lays out all the important dates families and the school community need to know for the year ahead, including...
Network helps home-based child care operators learn together
2024-02-26
When you start a new job, it’s helpful to connect with colleagues who have experience in the area. They often have great advice and can help you navigate as you learn and grow in your career.
But family home centre operators, who provide child care out of their own house and spend their days in...
Public library patrons have free access to SaltWire online news content
2024-02-23
The PEI Public Library Service has partnered with SaltWire Network to give library patrons free access to SaltWire's online news content at all 25 library locations.
Visitors to any PEI Public Library branch can enjoy free access to the diverse range of local news articles, features, and...
School Staff Appreciation Week
2024-02-12
School Staff Appreciation Week, February 12-16, recognizes the pivotal role that staff in the education system play in children’s lives.
“I would like to thank all school staff for their commitment to bettering the lives of Island students. By creating a welcoming and safe environment to learn...
Prince Edward Island recognizes Early Childhood Educator Week
2024-02-05
Early Childhood Educator Week, February 5-9, recognizes the integral role that early childhood educators play in the development of children's intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth.
“Early childhood educators help create a strong foundation for our children to grow and learn. I...
Expanding École Pierre-Chiasson
2024-02-01
The groundwork has started on a $720,000 expansion at École Pierre-Chiasson in Tignish.
Over the past decade the student population has increased significantly, from 66 students in 2014-15 to 115 students in 2023-24. In response, the provincial government approved a much-needed expansion. This...
Late French Immersion information sessions
2024-01-31
Parents of Grade 6 students, who are interested in enrolling their children in late French Immersion for the 2024-25 school year are encouraged to attend an information meeting in their region.
“PEI’s French Immersion program offers students whose first language is not French the opportunity to...