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PECI valedictorian highlights significance of change
Valedictorian Scott Kuipers highlighted the significance of change as he addressed his peers, their families and friends during Prince Edward Collegiate Institute’s graduation ceremonies Wednesday night. Over the past four years at the school the graduates experienced laughter, sadness, friendship, learning and, most importantly, he noted, the significance of change. “And I’m not talking about […]
PECI honours more than 150 graduates
Proud parents, guardians, family members and friends applauded the achievements and successes of more than 150 PECI students who received secondary school graduation diplomas Wednesday night during graduation ceremonies held at the Prince Edward Community Centre. PECI’s top academic student, Ian McKenzie, received numerous awards, among them, the prestigious Governor General’s Academic Medal for highest […]
PECI raises more than $50,000 for charities
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute staff and students gathered for a group photograph to celebrate the donation of more than $50,000 for charities in Prince Edward County and around the world. Teacher Rob Garden reports $50,068.41 was raised over the school year – not including the sponsorship of 41 Christmas Angels and the donation of more […]
Update: PECI Panthers All-Ontario Championship weekend
UPDATE: (Thanks Dawn Peever) PECI boys played St. Christophers in the quarter-final and came out with a loss of 3-0. We are all very proud of our boys and they should be proud of themselves for getting this far. With playing 5 games total and winning 3 and those games being shut outs. Excellent job […]
PECI Iron Chefs bronze medalists in 2011 competition
Four Prince Edward Collegiate Institute students will defend the high school’s golden position as they participate in Loyalist College’s 10th Annual Junior Iron Chef Competition Saturday. PECI has participated in the competition seven times over the past 10 years, winning the gold five times and the silver twice. The success of the students is based […]
Students MADD about marketing
Prince Edward Collegiate Grade 11 students are right on the money with their marketing studies – raising awareness and more than $1,100 for MADD Quinte. When Rob Garden started the class four years ago, he wanted his students to take part in marketing campaigns that focused on issues socially relevant to them. “In past years, […]
Students support Salvation Army
CHEERS! to PECI’s entrepreneurship students who planned and hosted a silent auction at the school to raise funds for the Salvation Army Citadel in Picton – and to local businesses who supported the cause.
Alley oop – love of basketball on the rebound
Everything related to basketball in Prince Edward County is now “slam dunked” into the informative, user-friendly website – www.countyclippers.ca The mission of the Prince Edward County Minor Basketball League to develop, encourage and promote the game of basketball. The league has more than 80 players from Grades 2 – 8 playing in the inaugural season […]
Kids Helping Kids hits high note for CAS Angel Campaign
Kids Helping Kids reached out in song to the County’s less fortunate children Saturday night at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute. More than a dozen young performers belted out favourite songs during the fundraiser for the Children’s Aid Society’s Christmas Angel Campaign. “I thank organizer Amy Rutherford and all these young entertainers for this night of […]
Panther athletes pounce at COSSA
PECI Senior Volleyball Panthers ended their season in bronze position at the Central Ontario Secondary School championships Wednesday in Cobourg. Junior Panthers finished in fourth place in the COSSA games featuring the best of the AA teams from Bay of Quinte and Kawartha regions. The Senior Panthers’ first win was a 15-9 tie-breaker game against […]