As of July 1, 2021, the PEI School Food Program has transitioned to a new non-profit organization- PEI School Food Program Inc. Information about the program can be found at www.peischoolfood.ca or by contacting 902-380-FOOD (3663) or info@peischoolfood.ca Who can I contact for...
The Island’s best published writing has been nominated for the 2022 Prince Edward Island Book Awards. The awards are presented every two years to recognize authors, editors, and book producers in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature and poetry. “The PEI...
Island authors, editors, and book creators are encouraged to apply for a PEI Book Award before January 31, 2022. The awards are presented every two years in four categories of writing including, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s literature, that show excellence in...
Students in PEI’s French schools and French immersion classes will be learning more about the history and stories of the Island’s Acadians when they return to school this fall. About 300 years’ worth of stories, in fact – thanks to the introduction of a new social studies book...
Over a half million items were borrowed from the Prince Edward Island library system in 2021, with The Sentinel by Lee Child topping the chart. There are 25 public libraries across the province where Islanders can borrow books, DVDs and other materials, access the Internet and...
There were a lot of people stepping inside Island classrooms for the first time last month – but it wasn’t only students. “We’ve hired over 50 French teachers,” says Angie MacCaull, Human Resource Manager for the Public Schools Branch. Earlier this year, the Province made a...
Family Resource Centres offer programs and resources for children and families. These include parent education and support groups, parent resources, prenatal nutrition programs, drop-in play, toy-lending libraries, and outreach for smaller Island communities. There are eight (8)...
Today is Family Literacy Day and Island families can celebrate the benefits of reading and learning together in many ways. The theme this year is, Learning in the Great Outdoors, to encourage families to get outside and have fun while learning at the same time. “Spending time in...
You must be authorized to substitute for a licensed teacher in Prince Edward Island if you do not hold a valid PEI teacher’s licence. Your temporary permit to be a substitute (non-certified) teacher is valid until June 30 of the current school year and must be renewed each year. Access the online form below to apply for Substitute Teacher (Non-Certified) Permit. Once you are authorized to substitute teach, you may apply online each year to Renew your Temporary Permit to Substitute for a Teacher (Non-Certified). Am I eligible to substitute for a teacher in PEI? To substitute for a teacher in a...
The Confederation Centre Public Library will close its doors on Saturday, April 30, to give staff time to pack and prepare for the move to their new location. The current Charlottetown Library has served the community since 1965. This summer, the library is moving to a new...