Public school board welcomes students and staff back to school!

The first day of school year is Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) is ready to welcome students and staff to the new school year. New for this year: full-day Kindergarten Seven schools will offer full-day Kindergarten as part of the provincial government’s focus on full-day learning for 4- and 5-year-olds. These schools include the following: • College Street Public School, Trenton, 2 classes • Deseronto Public School, Deseronto, 2 classes • Earl Prentice Public School, Marmora, 2 classes • Madoc...

JK, SK, 1 to 12 registration information 2010 - 2011

HPEDSB back-to-school radio commercials and newspaper ad Radio commercials on MIX-97, ROCK 107, Classic Hits 95.5, Cool 100, MOOSE-FM Anna, elementary school student     Micaila, secondary school student    William, elementary school student  Back-to-school newspaper ad (pdf) Starting school is an exciting time for young children and their families. Register your child with Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board to ensure success in school! For all students, HPEDSB offers: Full range of programming Strong focus on character...

Congratulations to Governor General’s Academic Medal recipients!

For more than 125 years, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have recognized the oustanding scholastic achievements of students in Canada. They are awarded to the student graduating with the highest average from a high school, college or university. Pierre Trudeau, Tommy Douglas, Kim Campbell, Robert Bourassa, Robert Stanfield and Gabrielle Roy are past recipients. Medals are presented on behalf of the Governor General by participating educational institutions, along with personalized certificates signed by the Governor General. There is no monetary award associated...

Congratulations to Tinneke Wilson, recipient of the Kids Fit Mentor of the Year award

Tinneke Wilson is the 2010 winner of the Kids Kit Mentor of the Year award. She is a teacher and coach at Park Dale School. “As a teacher and coach, I realized I had the opportunity to really influence students and have been working for that goal ever since,” remarked Tinneke. Tinneke is involved in many health and fitness programs and activities. She has been involved with the Healthy Active Schools Executive Committee for the past eight years, supporting schools as they develop a comprehensive approach to school health. She has taken on a leadership...

Lesley McGuire selected as one of Canada’s 10 Best of the Best CanSkate Coaches

Lesley McGuire was selected by Skate Canada to participate in Canada’s 10 Best of the Best CanSkate Coaches Program. Lesley is a teacher at Quinte Secondary School and a member of the Stirling Figure Skating Club. “I was very excited to be selected by Skate Canada for this opportunity. It was a lot of work to put together a submission outlining my accomplishments, personal philosophy and the programs. I had to include a DVD in the final top 20 round. It is not easy to be recognized so it was a huge accomplishment for me and one of the best experiences of my...

Bill Lundy recognized as an exemplary educator

Bill Lundy earned the designation of SMART Exemplary Educator (SEE). Bill is a teacher by trade and currently works in the Information and Technology Services Department at Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. Bill is an expert on how to use SMART Boards and implement this technology in classrooms and with children. He also supports mathematical literacy through technology. The SEE program recognizes educators around the world who are using SMART products to transform teaching and learning. “I decided to apply for the SEE program because I have a friend...

Ontario Association of School Business Officials announced Karen Fox as President

Karen Fox, Human Resources Officer – non-teaching, was recently elected President of the Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO). “I am learning and growing professionally through this experience and have met so many different people. I have acquired a broader perspective of the business of education and hope to contribute in a positive and meaningful way,” said Karen. Karen has been a member of OASBO for approximately 11 years. She regularly attends Human Resource Committee meetings, and has been on the Board of Directors for the past...

Volunteer of the Year award presented to Florence Fleming

On Thursday, June 17, 2010 Florence Fleming was presented with a Volunteer of the Year award from Plainfield Community Homes at their AGM. Florence is an Educational Assistant at Breadner Elementary School and has been with Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board since October 1998. At the AGM presentation, Florence said, “I feel honoured that as a volunteer I have been recognized as being a part of the success of the organization.” Florence received this recognition award because she has been a member of the external Rights Review Committee with Plainfield...

School board passes compliant budget for 2010-2011 school year

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) approved a budget for the 2010-2011 school year in the amount of $193,005,362. This budget is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements. On March 26, 2010 the Ministry of Education released details of the 2010-2011 Grants for Student Needs (GSN), which allocates funding to Ontario school boards. Due to the economic downturn and resulting impact on provincial revenues, the Ministry of Education has introduced a number of restraint measures as a method of reducing government expenditures. Specific program areas...

Board Meeting Update #60

This update provides a summary of the public meeting of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Education Centre. www.hpedsb.on.ca/ec/aboutus/boardMeetings/boardMeetingUpdates/BoardMeetingUpdate60.html For more information, please contact: Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354, kdonnell@hpedsb.on.ca