Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation: About Us

About Us

Mission

About Us The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation exists to promote the total well-being of children and the highest standards of education for each child in the province. The Federation works in partnership with other organizations who foster this ideal. The Federation encourages and whenever possible assists in the development of policies related particularly to quality education for each child and generally to the total well-being of children in Prince Edward Island.

Guiding Principles

To obtain the best for each child in Prince Edward Island.
To promote the welfare of all children and youth in this province.
To foster cooperation between parents and teachers, so that every Island child, may grow to their full potential.
To give parents an understanding of the school and it's administration.
To be informed, constructive partners with educators.
To promote high standards of well being in each child's life.
To promote the care and protection of children and youth.
To promote affiliations with any organizations which concern themselves with the care and development of children and youth, in the home, school and community
To obtain the best for each child according to his or her physical, mental, social and spiritual needs.
To foster high ideals of citizenship and to promote through educational means, international goodwill and peace

Why should I join?

Your child is reason enough! It is a great way to get involved in your child’s education and learn more about what is happening in your child’s school. It is also an opportunity to meet other parents and educators in your community to discuss school and education issues that are important to you, Curriculum content, class size, school bus safety, drugs and health education - these are just a few of the current ideas being raised with government. As you can see, the more members Home and School has the stronger our voice.

How Do I Join?

You can contact your local Home and School Association President, your child’s school or contact the provincial Home and School Federation office. If your school doesn’t have a Home and School association, think about getting some parents together and start one - Membership Form.

Local Association By-Laws Sample

Do I have to attend many meetings?

No, only attend the ones that are of interest to you. But you are always welcome to attend. Your concerns and suggestions are always important to your local association. Remember there are many ways to be active in Home and School…check us out!

Governance

The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation is composed of local home and school associations at 48 schools across PEI, representing over 11,000 parents. The Federation Board of Directors, comprised of 6 executive members and 8 regional directors, provides leadership, support, and resources to its members. The regional directors are the liaison between the local Home and School associations and the provincial board. So you are encouraged to contact the regional director for your local association. See the Federation's Time Llne, Handbook, Leadership & Finance Training Session and Annual Reports below:

PEIHSF Time Line

PEIHSF Time Line for the 2009-2010 School Year

PEIHSF Handbook

Home and School Handbook and How To Run An Effective Meeting

PEIHSF Leadership Training Session

Leadership & Finance Training Session / Excel Spreadsheet for Treasurer

PEIHSF DRAFT Fundraising Guidelines

DRAFT ONLY - Fundraising Guidelines

PEIHSF Annual Reports

Annual Report 2009

Annual Report 2008

Annual Report 2007