Skmaqn-Port-la-Joye-Fort Amherst is often quiet in the spring, with the extensive trail system used mostly by keen tourists and dog walkers. But recently, the national historic site in Rocky Point was bustling with young visitors. Island French and French Immersion students in...
Prince Edward Island’s Grade 8 students perform among the highest in Canada in reading, math, and science, according to a national assessment released today. The Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP) 2019 shows that 92 per cent of students in PEI performed at or above the...
Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning issued the following statement: “The last few days have been difficult ones for our community, in particular our students and staff at East Wiltshire. I felt it was important to take the time to listen and better...
Funding is available to increase and improve home-based child care across PEI. Three types of Family Home Centre grants are available: Family Home Centre Capital Grant Capital improvements of up to $15,000 towards the modification of the recipient’s existing physical space to meet licensing requirements. Eligible expenses could include renovations, such as a below grade access door, appliances, walls, doors, plumbing, electrical and outdoor fencing. Infant Programming Incentive of up to $5,000 towards items such as cribs, change-tables, rocking chairs, toys, books, strollers, etc. Family Home...
Strengthening mental health services - For Robin Ettles and Christina Gallant MacLean, being a school psychologist in Prince Edward Island checks all the right professional and personal boxes. A psychological assessment and care can be the key to school success for some students...
May 25th, 2022 - Microsoft Teams Meeting Guests: Bethany MacLeod, Deputy Minister – Department of Education and Lifelong Learning; John Cummings, Executive Director of Educational Services – Department of Education and Lifelong Learning Discussion The Morell/ Souris DAC had met a...
February might be Black History Month in Canada, but at Queen Charlotte Intermediate School it’s celebrated throughout the whole school year. “We remind the students and staff that it’s Black History Month in February—and every day,” says Monia Kayijuka, a Grade 8 French Language...
This is the annual report for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.
June 2nd, 2022 - Microsoft Teams Meeting Guests: Natalie Jameson, Minister of the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning; John Cummings, Executive Director of Educational Services – Department of Education and Lifelong Learning Discussion The Charlottetown DAC had met a...
Island students, their families and the Sherwood school community came together today to celebrate the opening of PEI’s first net zero ready school. The new Sherwood Elementary School, built next to the former school, offers over 82,000 square feet of space with many innovative...