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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...
Applications open for grants to help stop violence against women
2020-10-15
Community organizations can apply through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat for funding to enhance awareness, education and action to prevent violence against women in Prince Edward Island.
The annual fund of $50,000 supports projects that focus on the prevention of violence against women...
Public libraries drop overdue fees
2020-10-02
PEI public library card holders will no longer have to pay a fee for library materials that are returned late, plus all outstanding overdue fees will be waived.
Starting today, public libraries will stop charging late fees, to remove any potential barriers for people and to encourage as many...
Free book giving program
2020-10-01
The PEI Literacy Alliance launched the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program on September 30, 2020, in partnership with Rotary Clubs and the Province of Prince Edward Island. The launch was held at their 30th Annual General Meeting.
The Imagination Library, a free book giving program, will be...
Gender equality makes Prince Edward Island stronger
2020-09-23
Islanders are encouraged to recognize and support women and the contributions they make to the growth, development and character of Prince Edward Island as part of Gender Equality Week.
September 20 to 26, 2020 is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This year’s theme, #BecauseOfYou, celebrates the...
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...
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...