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Back to school; still work-to-rule for elementary teachers
School buses will be on the move bright and early Tuesday morning as more than 15,000 students return to school in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Work-to-rule campaigns continue where they left off in June as the Elementary Teachers’ Federation and education workers are still without contracts. However, the parties are now back at the bargaining […]
Gala at the Regent honours PECI’s outstanding athletes
The grand stage of the Regent Theatre was the backdrop for Prince Edward Collegiate to honour its outstanding athletes of 2014-15. Families, friends, peers, teachers and coaches applauded accomplishments. Athletic Director Laurie Spencer welcomed the audience and told supporters they should be proud. “We as coaches have the pleasure of working with a group of […]
Survey respondants ‘very/somewhat satisfied’ with school board
Results from a public survey hosted by Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board indicate satisfaction with school board interactions and the likelihood to recommend an HPEDSB school. The online survey objectives were to measure agreement and alignment with current goals and to determine whether new goals should be included in the planning for the […]
Optimism outshines heavy rain showers at County’s Relay for Life
When the sun came up Saturday morning, organizers unveiled $104,504.86 raised at this year’s sixth annual event. Over the past six years, more than $1.1 million has been raised in Prince Edward County for the Canadian Cancer Society. As the rain pelted down on the Relay for Life opening ceremonies, determination to celebrate and fight […]
PECI student honoured with Carol Burrill Award
PECI student Elizabeth Mulridge gained a boost for her post-secondary school ambitions in the arts last week. Mulridge received the $500 Carol Burrill Arts Award from the County arts council at their annual general meeting. Artist Peta Hall took the lead in ensuring the arts council honour Burrill, a well-known local artist who died suddenly […]
QE School teacher receives school board’s highest award
Monika Gajdosik was honoured with a “Great Place Award” from the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. Gajdosik teaches core French, drama and dance at Queen Elizabeth School, in Picton. “She was nominated by her fellow teachers for her enthusiasm to bring learning to life and for going that extra mile for students as […]
PECI symposium provides snapshot of the arts
Students got a snapshot of many different aspects of art as Prince Edward Collegiate Institute welcomed them the worlds of drama, dance, music and the crafts, comedy and visual art during an all day and evening Arts Symposium. The day featured workshops from amateur and professional artists for Grades 7 and 8 students from elementary […]
Cheers! to supporters from PECI’s hockey champions
CHEERS! from the PECI Girls’ Hockey OFSAA Consolation Champions, to many organizations in the County listed below, and anonymous donors, families of players and the PECI community for tremendous support throughout the season.
Celebrate the arts at PECI showcase tonight
PECI’s creative welcome the public to an Arts’ Night Showcase of visual art, guitar, dramatic arts and photography, Thursday, May 21 in the school’s auditorium. The event is free of charge but any donations will be presented to Relay for Life for the Canadian Cancer Society. The evening’s special guests are singers Emma Woodward, Lynsey […]
All 232 children at Queen Elizabeth School cast in The Jungle Book
Proud parents, friends and family members were thrilled to see their favourite Jungle Book characters and stories come alive Wednesday night through the theatrical talents of all 232 children at Queen Elizabeth Public School. The school cast will take centre stage for the school’s final dramatic presentation Thursday night at 6 p.m. Call the school […]
