The province is investing $790,000 to provide free school supplies for the 2022-23 school year to all students in kindergarten to Grade 9 in the public-school system. “The back-to-school season can be a stressful and expensive time for many families. Providing free school...
Children and families will benefit from new, safe playground equipment as the province establishes a program to support healthy and active lifestyles. “Playgrounds are wonderful learning environments where students can be free to use their imagination, share experiences and build...
The Playground Equipment Fund provides funding to support home and school and parent organizations fundraising for outdoor playground equipment and auxiliary gym equipment at schools within the Commission scolaire de langue française (CSLF) or Public Schools Branch (PSB). Who is eligible to apply? Any home and school or parent organization that is fundraising in support of outdoor playground equipment and auxiliary gym equipment for a CSLF or PSB school. What types of projects are eligible? Outdoor recreation equipment, playground equipment and auxiliary gym equipment for a CSLF or PSB school...
Islanders are encouraged to put their name forward for school board elections happening in fall 2022 to help ensure Island school boards are providing high quality services to students, staff, and teachers. Islanders who are interested in contributing to the future of our...
For many, learning is a lifelong process – even for educators. That’s just one reason government established the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee – or IEAC – last year. “Teachers have to learn how to teach students about Indigenous issues,” says Jack Headley, a Social...
Financial supports will double this year for high school students who are eligible to receive the Community Service Bursary. The Community Service Bursary program provides high school students with the opportunity to develop skills, gain work experience, give back to their...
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...
The Province is fulfilling its commitment to reinstate an elected school board for the Public Schools Branch (PSB). Amendments to the Education Act were brought forward today in the provincial legislature. “Our children deserve a world-class education system and a key element of...
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...
Work is well underway to break ground this summer for the new Sherwood Elementary School. Parents and community members are invited to a virtual meeting to discuss the plans for the new school, including a presentation of the proposed floor plans, site plan and 3-D exterior and...