Extreme Fun Fair & Moira Idol at Moira SS

Moira Secondary School will once again host the community with its 3rd Annual Extreme Fun Fair followed by Moira Idol. There are activities for people of all ages and a Silent Auction where items have been donated from our community partners. Moira Idol will showcase the exceptional vocal talents of our students. See attached poster for all the details!

Congratulations to Great Place Award recipients

Congratulations to Great Place Award winners who support student achievement and who are held in high esteem through their demonstration of Growing with Character. 11th Annual Great Place Awards The Great Place Awards are the highest form of recognition within Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding contributions by students, staff, parents and guardians, and community partners. The 2012 Great Place Award recipients are: Cassidy Allison, Student, Prince Edward Collegiate Institute Beth Calwell, Parent, Moira Secondary...

$12,000 for food programs from Bayside Secondary School

On Friday, May 11, 2012, 150 students at Bayside Secondary School went without food for 24 hours and raised $11,500 for local food banks and the school Food for Learning Program. Students were the drivers of this community effort. “We hope to empower other students to make a difference in the lives of people at our school and in our community,” said Meghan Bush, Co-chair of the campaign. Co-chair Danika Brown added, "Participants in 244h were treated to live music, karaoke, games and movies throughout the night and broke the 24-hour fast at 9:00 a.m. on ...

Trenton High to host the Canadian Forces Parachute Team the SkyHawks

Students, staff and community of Trenton High School will be looking to the sky today. The Canadian Forces Parachute Team, the Skyhawks, will be kicking off its 2012 season with the opening jump at the school. EVENT DETAILS DATE: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 TIME: 11:00 a.m.; the jump is scheduled for 11:10 a.m. LOCATION: Trenton High School, 15 Fourth Avenue, Trenton 2012 is the 41st year of the team’s performances. To learn more about the Skyhawks, please visit the website at www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/skyhawks/index-eng.asp For more information, please contact: Kerry...

Music festivals and school performances are in full swing!

Spring is the time of year when student music festivals and school performances are in full swing. Students and staff have been rehearsing to perfect speaking and singing parts, dances and playing instruments. Behind-the-scenes activities for putting the final touches on costumes, set design, promotional activities and ticket sales have ramped up. The energy is electric as all efforts are put into making the performances a success! Spring 2012 Arts Events and Performances - list of events and performances throughout May and June. For more information, please contact: Susan...

“Phantom of the Opera” is coming to Bayside SS

The senior Musical Theatre class at Bayside Secondary School has been incredibly busy preparing for their performance of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. EVENT DETAILS DATE: Wednesday, May 16; Thursday, May 17; and Friday, May 18, 2012 TIME: 7:00 p.m. LOCATION: Bayside Secondary school TICKETS: $12, available at Bayside Secondary School, Franklin Tours and Arden’s Music (Belleville and Trenton) Planning for this event has has truly been a cross-departmental undertaking. The Construction classes helped design and build a 6-foot catwalk and staircase. The...

Celebrate music across Canada: “Music Monday,” May 7

Students across the district are eager to sing on Monday, May 7, 2012. That is the date of the annual Music Monday event when one song is performed by students across the country at the same time through different time zones. The song for Music Monday this year is Tomorrow is Coming, written and recorded by Juno-nominee, Luke Doucet. The song was co-commissioned by CBC and the Coalition for Music Education. Bayside Public School will be combining Music Monday with a spring concert featuring ukuleles that were purchased through a grant from The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning...

Teacher Rob Garden to receive Educator of the Year Award

Congratulations to Rob Garden, teacher at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, who has been selected as recipient of the 2012 Educator of the Year Award. In the 45 years the award has been presented, Garden is the youngest recipient. The award is also known as the Sir Mackenzie Bowell Award. He will be presented with the award at a ceremony as noted below. EVENT DETAILS DATE: Thursday, May 10, 2012 TIME: 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Bay of Quinte Golf & Country Club, 1830 Old Hwy #2 Quinte West Garden is a math and business teacher, and former PECI student. He has been teaching...

Guest speaker Diana Juricevic on the topic of Canada & Global Citizenship

A partnership between the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation and Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board will bring Diana Juricevic to our community on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. EVENT DETAILS DATE: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 TIME: 12:00 to 1:45 p.m. LOCATION: Centennial Secondary School We are particularly excited that collaboration between Curriculum Services and the OSSTF District 29 Educational Services Committee has led to a great opportunity for our young people to experience Ms. Juricevic’s ...

Opening ceremonies at four schools

Students at four schools are excited to be part of celebrations at their schools. Ceremonies to formally dedicate recently-constructed additions or renovations are scheduled in May. EVENT DETAILS Sir John A. Macdonald School DATE: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 TIME: 2:00 p.m., Opening Ceremony followed by an Open House/Learning Fair LOCATION: Sir John. A. Macdonald School, 22 Harder Drive, Belleville Athol-South Marysburgh Public School DATE: Thursday, May 10, 2012 TIME: 6:00 p.m., Opening Ceremony followed by an Open House LOCATION: Athol-South Marysburgh Public School, 1764 County...