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News & Events
Provincial Update
June/July/August 2010 ** Presentations, policies, practices in the best interest of children....Owen Parkhouse
** Montague new playground...
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Minister's Summit on Learning ** Primary Math Assessment....
** Welcome to Kindergarten
** How Well Does My Child Hear and Talk?... (more)
Kindergarten Transition
March, 2010Minister Provides Progress Update Kindergarten Transition
** Kindergarten Progess Update
** Kindergarten Parent FAQ's
** Handbook for Parents
Student Assessments
February 2010
Island students partcipate in provincial, national and international assessments....
Western School Board Meeting
August 18, 2010
The Western School Board meeting will be held at the Board office 8:00 p.m.
Eastern District School Board Meeting
September 15, 2010
The Eastern School District meeting will be held at
Southern Kings Consolidated School 7:00 p.m.
Parent Engagement Survey Results
April 2009
The PEI Home and School Federation survey results explore issues related to parent engagement in their children's education...
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation is an organization of Associations with parents and teachers working together to achieve the best possible education for children and youth on Prince Edward Island. We are a volunteer, non-profit, non-partisan organization.
Special Features and Articles
September is upon us already and with it comes the shift in gears from summer holidays to the return to school. This can be a time of mixed emotions for parents/ guardians and their school children. If parents/guardians are excited and positive about the first day, your enthusiasm will likely be passed on to your children. Help your child overcome any fears of the first day by talking about it and passing on some of your ‘return to school’ experiences when you were young. The night before the big day, make sure your child gets plenty of sleep. In the morning and after a good breakfast remind your child about what he/she has to look forward to at school...more
Reading Comprehension Week - Glen Stewart Elementary
The entire school and its families participated in a week-long event focusing on reading
comprehension in which parents and children read together and practiced reading
strategies together. On Monday evening, Robyn Mcauley, language arts specialist with
the Department of Education, provided tips for parents about the reading process and
effective reading comprehension strategies....more
Parent Engagement Opportunity Fund
The PEI Home and School Federation announced the second round of its successful Parent Engagement Opportunity Fund. Submissions accepted to June 1st/10.
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From Globe and Mail - Saturday, Aug. 27/10
Author, UBC professor Marilyn Chapman who helped with implementation of full day kindergarten in BC.
Marilyn Chapman, a professor at the University of British Columbia’s Institute for Early Childhood Education and Research, provides some tips for parents preparing their child for full-day kindergarten. Reset the clock: The end of summer is the time to restore structure to your child’s schedule. Try to get them accustomed to going to bed on time and getting 12 hours of sleep......(more).
