“Own it, rock it, share it!” Prom and graduations are for everyone

If you are a student in elementary or secondary school, read on to find out about Prom Project. Prom Project makes gently-used formal wear available to elementary and secondary school students who plan to go to the prom/formal, graduation ceremony or other school celebratory events. The clothing is provided free of charge through donations from caring community members. Donations of gently-used formal wear for boys and girls can be dropped off at the following locations. Drop-off Locations for Gently-Used Formal Wear for Students Belleville Prince Edward County Trenton/Quinte...

Results from the Iron Accountant Competition, March 4, 2014

Congratulations to students who participated in the Iron Accountant Competition held at Loyalist College on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Participants included senior students enrolled in Accounting courses from seven schools representing Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board and Quinte Christian School. Each team was challenged to demonstrate their accounting skills through simulated business exercises. Iron Accountant Competition results 1st: Quinte Christian School 2nd: Centennial Secondary School 3rd: Moira Secondary...

Results from the Intermediate Girls Basketball Tournament, March 4, 2014

Prince Charles School (Belleville) hosted the Intermediate Girls Basketball Tournament for the Centennial School Group on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. The six participating teams included the following: Albert College Bayside Public School Frankford Public School Prince Charles School Susanna Moodie Elementary School Sir John A. Macdonald Public School In the playoff rounds the teams secured following scores: Quarter finals Bayside and Albert College placed first in pool action so received a bye to the semifinal round. Prince Charles won over Sir John A Macdonald, 16-14. Frankford...

Applications for Autism Spectrum Disorder Respite funding

The purpose of this funding is to provide meaningful respite opportunities for families and caregivers who are supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

North Hastings HS students participate in a bear den study

Students in the NERDS Program at North Hastings High School had an experience of a lifetime last week when they participated in bear den investigations. Scroll down for more photos. Watch a brief movie of a bear cub being measured (MOV file, 2.5 MB) The students assisted Ministry of Natural Resources personnel with the annual winter count and identification process. They travelled 20 kilometres into Algonquin Park by snowmobiles then walked to two sites on snowshoes. Once they arrived at the previously-marked dens, a wildlife biologist tranquilized the mother bear. The young...

Things to remember about the Fraser Report for Secondary Schools

The Fraser Institute’s Report Card on Secondary Schools 2014 uses Grade 9 Education Quality & Accountability Office (EQAO) and Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy test results to calculate each school’s overall rating out of 10. As presented, the ratings in the report provide an incomplete and distorted picture of school effectiveness. There is no evidence to show that ranking schools improves student learning. EQAO test results provide useful information to improve schools’ learning programs—for example, school improvement goals on reading, writing or...

Extended French Information Session: Wed., March 5, York River PS

Extended French offers students the opportunity to become fluent in a second language. It starts in Grade 5 at York River Public School. Extended French brochure (pdf) INFORMATION SESSION DATE: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 TIME: 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: York River Public School, 132 Newkirk Boulevard, Bancroft A successful Extended French student generally demonstrates the following characteristics: Expresses him/herself well Has strong oral and written skills in his/her first language Enjoys language activities Perseveres when challenged Is confident and a risk-taker Willingness to...

Seeking input on school year calendar dates

Each spring school boards are required to establish a school year calendar for the upcoming school year, in accordance with the Education Act and Regulation 304. In establishing its annual calendar, it is the practice of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board to consult with parents/guardians, students, community members and community partners. The draft calendar proposes the following: First day of school for students: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Christmas Break: Monday, December 22, 2014 to Friday, January 2, 2015 Mid-winter Break: Monday, March 16, 2015 to Friday,...

Board Meeting Update #105

This update provides a summary of the public meeting of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held Monday, February 24, 2014 at the Education Centre. It is an unofficial summary of the meeting; official minutes will be approved at the next regular meeting in March 2014.

Applications now being accepted for the Minister’s Student Advisory Council

Students in grades 7 – 12 can apply to be part of the Minister’s Student Advisory Council for 2014-2015. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 28, 2014. Applications for students to apply to the Minister’s Student Advisory Council (MSAC) are being accepted to February 28, 2014. Students in grades 7 to 12 can apply. MSAC poster The MSAC is a group of approximately 60 students from publicly-funded schools across the province. They share their ideas and advice with the Minister of Education. Details are available at: ontario.ca/speakup For more information,...