The Province announced today a new ministerial directive on restricting cell phone use in Island schools following national trends and the feedback heard from Island educators. To enhance student focus and to create more conducive learning environments, the updated policy will...
Today, the Minister of Education and Early Years Natalie Jameson issued the following statement to congratulate students and staff on completing another successful school year: “As we bring the school year to a close, I would like to take a moment to highlight the wonderful...
Island residents are invited to share their perspective on inclusive education for Island schools. Following a thorough analysis of many Canadian inclusive education models and a year-long engagement with Island education partners from the Public Schools Branch, la Commission...
Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years issued the following statement on the success of the 2024 Easter Seals Tour: “Heartfelt congratulations to Easter Seals PEI, their 2024 Ambassador Lucie Gallant, Lucie’s family, and the 66 Island schools who collectively...
Described as the person on the ground at every school event, RaeAnne Arsenault is well known in her school community for being caring, generous, and humble, with a passion for helping others. It’s no wonder the St. Louis Elementary School volunteer was recently recognized as the...
In Andrew Rowe’s class, students are busy doing hands-on activities, solving problems, and working on creative projects. Rowe teaches Essential Skills Achievement Pathway (ESAP) at Montague Regional High School, a pilot program that gets students ready for jobs in a skills-based...
Isaac MacLean, Campbell McNeil and Ethan Reeves gather with their carefully researched notes, questions and recording equipment, ready to interview their latest special guest. Together the Grade 12 students cohost The Train Station, a podcast that explores pressing issues in...
Island students are learning while outdoors and having fun at the same time thanks to more than 100 projects funded through new grants from the Department of Education and Early Years. The Outdoor Learning Grants are funding all sorts of outdoor activities, including day trips...
Students have a special day circled on the calendar this year. But it’s not the last day of school or even their end of year trip. It’s April 8, when a solar eclipse will be visible from Prince Edward Island. Meredith Cameron MacIsaac teaches Grade 5 at West Royalty Elementary...
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...