When students and educators head back to school next week they will have many new resources to enhance their learning, teaching and school environments. Some of the new resources being introduced this year include: 74 new teacher and educational assistant positions 10 new...
Islanders are asked to drive with extra care next week when school buses are back on the road and students are walking to school. “More than 15,000 Island students take the bus each school day and their safety is our collective responsibility. We can all keep our children safe by...
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 provincial government is investing in 10 additional schools this year to improve learning environments and ensure that schools are kept in good repair. The additional projects include: new oil tanks at Parkside Elementary and Amherst Cove Consolidated partial roof...
It’s important for the Island’s education system to instill civic mindedness in students, preparing them to become good citizens and think of social justice and equality. As a final assignment for a Grade 12 Global Issues class at Colonel Gray High, teacher Andrew Rowe did just...
More than 180 students from 28 Island schools showcased their learning at the Provincial Heritage Fair today at Confederation Centre of the Arts. The annual provincial heritage fair is an exhibition of projects created by grades 5 to 9 students who use various media to tell...
Island students have returned to school after March break and police will be patrolling Island roads to help keep students safe. This week, there will be a special enforcement initiative in areas where school officials have noticed repeated incidents of drivers illegally passing...
Students, educators and the community gathered today in Summerside to officially open the $23 million renovation of Three Oaks Senior High School. The rebuilding of the 160,000 square foot facility has been underway since the summer of 2016. It is the first major upgrade of the...
Pink Shirt Day is celebrated in Prince Edward Island on February 27 to help prevent bullying and to promote friendship and kindness. February 27 became anti-bullying day after a Nova Scotia student was bullied on his first day of high school for wearing a pink shirt. Two of his...
A new three-year plan is speeding up access to assessments and supports that help students succeed in school. Since a new $2 million, three-year psychology strategy was announced one year ago this week, investments were made in key areas to assess more students earlier. As a...