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Updated guidelines for mask use in schools
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...
Province announces COVID-19 related closures
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announces additional provincial measures to protect the health and safety of Islanders as the COVID-19 situation continues. Effective March 17, 2020, all public licensed child care centres will be closed until further notice and...
Ease your child into a new routine
Sneakers, back packs, jackets and lunch kit containers. All these new school supplies may be shiny and new, but can your child manage each of the buttons, straps and zippers independently? Getting ready for all things new At the start of every new school year, students arrive...
Healthy School Food Program for fall 2020
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...
Students getting more literacy support through classroom libraries
New classroom libraries are giving Island students more opportunity to develop their literacy and critical thinking skills. Research shows that the more contact children have with books and the more time they spend reading, the better readers they will become. Once the Grade 7...
Province releases plan to safely return students to school in September
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...
Public libraries safely reopen to Islanders
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...
Students return to in-class learning
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...
Schools set to welcome students with updated back to school plan
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...