Teachers use many assessment tools to measure a student’s individual learning. It is a good idea to communicate regularly with your child’s teacher to understand the full scope of your child’s academic performance. Provincial Assessments Provincial assessments tell us how well...
The aerospace and defence industry in Prince Edward Island is thriving and enjoys many business advantages: A highly skilled and loyal workforce; Easy access to major international markets including Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, New York, and London; Customized incentive packages...
Ozone depleting or regulated substances are used in many applications, including refrigeration, air conditioning, fire suppression, cleaning of electronics, and solvents. When these substances are released they enter the earth's atmosphere, are broken down by UV radiation, and...
The historic buildings found all over Prince Edward Island are an important part of our legacy and cultural identity. They tell the story of our history and remind us to treasure the present. The heritage value of these places deserves to be recognized municipally, provincially...
No matter what the season, there are plenty of ways to stay active outdoors in Prince Edward Island. Trails The Confederation Trail stretches 435 kilometers and goes from one end of the Island to the other. Tracing the route of what once was the Prince Edward Island railway, the...
A great seal is the highest order of seal used by a government. In Canada, application of a great seal legitimizes a formal document, showing that it has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor. History of the Great Seal of Prince Edward Island In 1769, Prince Edward Island...
The patriotic song of Prince Edward Island was written by Lucy Maud Montgomery in the spring of 1908 and was set to Lawrence W. Watson's music. The manuscript music, dated Charlottetown, 27 Oct 1908, and correspondence relating to it, are displayed at Green Gables House...
When Jacques Cartier arrived in 1534, the Red Oak (Quercus rubra) was reasonably common in the Island forest. Subsequent explorers and settlers valued its strong,fine-grained wood for furniture and cabinets. Land-clearing and harvest of Red Oak have greatly reduced its...
In 1960, the Prince Edward Island Tartan was adopted to recognize the contribution of people of Scottish descent to the settling of PEI. The tartan was designed by Mrs. Jean Reed of Covehead and features the colours red for the redness of our soil, green for grass and trees...
The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) was officially named the provincial bird in 1977 as a result of a province-wide public vote held in 1976. It is easily identified by its prominent sky-blue hood, wings and tail feathers. Its throat and breast are white, and horizontal black arcs...