All Entries in the "Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board" Category
Celebration unveils final phase of playground equipment fundraiser at QE school
Primary students at Queen Elizabeth Public School in Picton were used to entertaining themselves with rocks and sand in their play area. But last week, a “thank you celebration” saw the official unveiling of a new playground for students that combines imagination with physical play. The Playground Committee dreams of school council parents Sarah Manlow, […]
Queen Elizabeth school students Lead with Love
Queen Elizabeth Public School students “Lead with Love” during national Pink Shirt Day, Wednesday, to take a stand against hate, bullying and racism. Grade 7/8 students Kaci and Brooke provide this report: Hundreds of students in the school wore pink t-shirts to show their support and let people know that we as a school are […]
Follow PECI students as they travel to Vimy Ridge
In commemoration of the 95th anniversary of the Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge (April 9-12, 1917), countylive.ca is following a group of 23 Prince Edward Collegiate Institute students and staff as they travel through Europe. Canadian troops were ordered to seize Vimy Ridge in April 1917, but it was victory at a terrible cost with […]
Nominate an Educator of the Year
Are you a student or colleague of an outstanding educator, or an appreciative parent of a wonderful teacher, administrator, early childhood educator or mentor? The Sir Mackenzie Bowell Award Commitee is seeking nominations for the 2012 Educator of the Year. Education Week is May 7 to May 11 and what better way to celebrate than […]
Young PECI Panther team captures COSSA silver
With just four Grade 12 and 10 Grade 11 students, the 2010-2011 edition of the PECI Senior Boys Basketball team was considered a young team in terms of age and experience but played like pros to capture the ‘AAA’ COSSA silver medal last week in a game against IE Weldon from Lindsay, a school three […]
Honours for second oldest (age 109) retired teacher in Ontario
Orma Slack, the second oldest retired teacher in Ontario, age 109, was honoured at the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board meeting Monday. Superintendent of Education Cathy Portt introduced Park Dale School principal Stacey Belanger, vice-principal Barb Allen, Grade 8 student Brianna Palmateer and former superintendent Marg Werkhoven. Together they honoured the former teacher who […]
PECI students will Lead with Love – order the t-shirt
Pink Shirt Campaign for Anti-Hate Day Anti-Hate Day 2012 is coming soon! T-shirts are only $5 and will be on sale in front of the Junior Cafeteria Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch time. Last year’s slogan was Speak Out and we sold close to 300 shirts. This year’s slogan is Lead With Love. Pre-order your […]
No land-line telephone and internet service
Telephone and internet service out of service north of Highway 401 to Bancroft is expected to be restored Friday morning. “It is believed to be due to severed fibre optic cables while a contractor was digging,” said Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. “We understand it affects thousands […]
Student oral communication skills take them to the next level
Prince Edward County elementary students who have the gift of gab will compete for honours this Saturday at the annual Royal Canadian Legion Public Speaking contest. Students competing at the Picton Legion Branch, have earned entrance to the competition by winning junior and intermediate competitions at their schools. The contest, part of the Legion’s Youth […]
Few tickets still available for Gala Fundraiser for CML Snider
Show your support for CML Snider students, and the Storehouse Foodbank on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the amazing Highline Hall at the Wellington & District Community Centre. Enjoy a champagne reception, dinner by East & Main, and a silent auction featuring PEC’s best artists & businesses. Jamie Stever will be back! Dancing at 9pm. […]
