It’s back to school Thursday for most K-12 students in PEI, although some will start Friday to allow for orientation for certain grades. Police offer a reminder to motorists that with the return to school, there will be increased traffic with parents dropping off or picking up students, and school buses back on the roads. Police across the island will have stepped-up patrols, especially keeping an eye on school zones and school bus routes. Police ask that drivers watch for flashing lights on school buses and slow down in school zones. They also ask students to be aware of traffic if they’re walking to or from school.
The province says students across the province will benefit from greater access to programs, staff resources and renewed curriculum this school year. Staffing for schools across the province has increased by 159 Full Time Equivalent frontline positions – including 59 teachers, 92 educational assistants, 2 Speech Language Pathologists, 3 school counsellors, and 2 bus drivers.
