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PECI graduates ‘ready to face the future with confidence’: principal
Story and photos by Sue Capon A full house of friends and family cheered graduates Thursday night at the Picton arena honouring their many achievements and accomplishments while at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute. There were 111 graduates in the Class of 2024 – 51 of whom achieved Ontario Scholar status having a grade average of […]
It takes 200 seedlings to replicate benefits of one mature tree
To the Editor: Trees are one of our greatest protections against the changes in weather caused by climate change. They create shade, provide oxygen, produce better soil, remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and safeguard our water table. We should be planting more trees rather than cutting them down, especially endangered species like Butternut (for […]
PECI athletes honoured for excellence in sport at school and beyond
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute students, staff, coaches, families and friends honoured athletes Tuesday night for excellence in sport at school, in the region, district, province and in special instance, on the national stage. “It’s wonderful to be able to gather together this evening to recognize and honour this incredible group of student athletes, their dedication […]
PECI’s Laurie Spencer receives school board’s highest recognition award
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute secondary teacher Laurie Spencer was one of eight school board employees to receive the school board’s highest recognition this month during an Inspiring Excellence Awards celebration. The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board awards Inspiring Excellence Awards to employees who make significant contributions to student achievement and well-being through their commitment […]
Transport Canada regulations affect flying hobby
Hobbyists who fly model airplanes now have to follow new regulations put forward by Transport Canada. Anyone who wants to fly a toy plane or drone that is heavier than 250 grams has to have a basic pilots license. Any flying field that happens to be in military airspace, such as the one in Consecon, […]
No County child deserves to go hungry
Letter to the Editor: In the roiling pot of high-profile council priorities, which includes such vital matters as climate, affordability, harbours, primary healthcare, water, County Road 49 and other infrastructure renewal, plus overall land use to name just a few… it is easy to overlook some of the little horseshoe things that are, well, not […]
PECI graduates, ‘may your dreams be realized, and your journey continue’: principal
Story and photos by Desirée DeCoste Prince Edward Collegiate Institute’s graduating class of 2023 saw 98 students walk across the stage to receive a diploma in front of proud family members, friends, teachers and staff. “Graduation is not the end of a journey; it is simply the beginning of a new one,” said Andrew Ross, […]
PECI honours its athletes in celebration of sports
Story and photos by Desirée DeCoste Prince Edward Collegiate Institute’s (PECI) finest and sharpest athletes gleamed on stage during a celebration of sports this week at Picton’s Regent Theatre. “I think it’s important that even though we are here this evening and we’re going to be hearing some great things about our students and our […]
PECI track and field athletes heading to East Regionals
UPDATE: Seven of the 11 athletes are moving on to East Regional competition in Ottawa this Thursday and Friday. They include: NOVICE: Emerson Blakely 1st High jump, 1st Triple jump, 3rd Long Jump JUNIOR: Drew Spencer 1st Shot Put, 4th Discus Josh McGill 2nd 800m, 2nd 1500m Rowan Colby 2nd 400m, 3rd 200m Will Theakston […]
Picton Firefighters’ Association boosts tractor project at PECI
Picton Firefighters’ Association members and family met recently with students restoring an old tractor as part of their technology program at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute. The association presented $500 in support of the program.
