March Break, March 12 to 19, 2010

Schools will be closed during March Break, March 12 to 19, 2010, inclusive. Please drive safely and watch for children who may be outside playing or walking. Schools will re-open Monday, March 22, 2010. If you have any inquiries, please leave a message at your child’s school or call the Education Centre at 613.966.1170 or 1 800 267.4350.

Do you know an outstanding educator?

Nominations are being accepted for the 2010 Educator of the Year. This award, also known as the Sir Mackenzie Bowell Award, is presented to a person who has demonstrated meritorious service to education in Hastings County or Prince Edward County. The nominee must be active in education during the current year. AWARDS PRESENTATION Sir Mackenzie Bowell Reception Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010 Time: 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Location: Bay of Quinte Country Club, 1830 Old Hwy#2, Belleville This year’s event marks the 45th anniversary of the Sir Mackenzie Bowell Award. The award...

JK & SK registration information for September 2010

Starting school is an exciting time for young children and their families. Although September seems like a long way off, it is important to register children now. HPEDSB schools offer alternate day or half day programs for Junior and Senior Kindergarten. Seven schools will also be offering full-day learning with before- and after-school programs, starting in September 2010. How to register children for JK and SK  

Board Meeting Update #56

This update provides a summary of the public meeting of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Education Centre. www.hpedsb.on.ca/ec/aboutus/boardMeetings/boardMeetingUpdates/BoardMeetingUpdate56.html

V.P. Carswell Elementary celebrates the Olympics!

Students and their families are invited to join in the celebration of the Vancouver Winter Olympics.  Guests will be invited to participate in activities that demonstrate literacy, numeracy, visual arts, computer technology and physical education in action based on the book "Tacky and the Winter Games" by Helen Lester. Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: V.P. Carswell Elementary School, 4 Seneca Road, Trenton

School communities host Olympic celebrations

School communities throughout the district are celebrating Canada and sport now that the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics are happening. NORTH HASTINGS In North Hastings, all six elementary schools (Bancroft Public School, Bird’s Creek Public School, Coe Hill School, Hermon Public School, Maynooth Public School and North Hastings Senior Elementary School) with close to 800 students, will participate in outdoor winter activities at two locations: Dungannon Recreation Centre and Millennium Park from February 16 to 20, 2010. Activities will include skating, broomball, yoga,...

Open House for home built by students

Quinte Secondary School is pleased to participate in an Open House for the home built with assistance from students. They worked alongside skilled trades to experience all aspects of home construction. Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: 52 Cavendish Drive in the Duvanco Homes Inc. housing development of Settler’s Ridge Students in the 4-credit course learned about the tools, materials, equipment, and methods used in residential construction. They also examined structural analysis and design, presentation and working drawings and mechanical systems. Media...

Olympian Brian Price visited Deseronto PS

Deseronto Public School students were inspired to dream an Olympic dream when Brian Price visited the school on Friday, February 12, 2010. Price, a Belleville, Ontario native, competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics and won gold with the Men’s Eight rowing team. He spoke with students and staff about his Olympic story. The message was that dreams are achievable, even for someone from a small town like him. Determination, teamwork, perseverance, practice and being healthy/active were specific themes he touched on. Students were thrilled to meet Price and also see and touch...

Quinte SS to be honoured at provincial symposium

Congratulations to Quinte Secondary School which will be presented with a provincial award this evening. QSS in one of six Ontario schools to receive a Dr. Bette M. Stephenson Recognition of Achievement. The award was established in April 2009 by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) as a tribute to Dr. Stephenson’s lifelong commitment and contribution to education. Quinte Secondary School is being honoured for efforts over many years and use of EQAO results to improve student learning through the following: use of provincial assessment results as evidence...

Grade 8 Open Houses at secondary schools

Parents/guardians and Grade 8 students are invited to Open Houses at local public secondary schools. HPEDSB secondary schools offer innovative programming to prepare students for apprenticeships, college, university or work. Find out more at upcoming Grade 8 Open Houses at secondary schools. Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited. Open Houses at Secondary Schools School Date and time Telephone number Bayside Secondary School Thursday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. 613-966-2922 Centennial Secondary School Thursday, February...