This Week at Three Oaks

This Week at Three Oaks June 8 - June 12, 2026

Dear Students & Parents/ Guardians:

As we begin the second week of June, we have arrived at an important time in the school year as our first final assessments begin this week. It is hard to believe how quickly the semester has passed, and I want to wish all students the very best as they demonstrate their learning and hard work in their upcoming assessments.

Assessment Schedule:

Block A Assessments- Wednesday, June 10

Block B Assessments - Thursday, June 11

Block C Assessments - Friday, June 12

Block D Assessments - Monday, June 15

Please note that students are expected to complete all final course assessments during final exam periods at the end of each semester. Students missing examinations for valid reasons (which include family emergency, urgent medical issues, or exceptional circumstances) must be documented by a medical certificate or other official document and approved by the school principal, Mrs. Reeves  prior to the exam time. Neither vacation time nor employment is a valid reason for missing a final evaluation.

It is the responsibility of each student to be present and on time for exams. Exams will be written in the rooms in which classes are held unless subject teachers inform students of a room change. Students are not permitted to wear Smart Watches or have phones on their person during assessments.  In case of sickness, contact the Main Office before the start of exam(s). The administration of the school will determine if, and when the missed exam will be written.

A few important reminders for students:

  • All assessments begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive early and prepared.

  • Cell phones must be placed in the designated phone hotels and are not permitted on your person during assessments.

  • Smart watches and other electronic devices are not permitted during assessments.

  • Teachers will be available throughout the afternoons to provide extra help and support for upcoming assessments. If you have questions or need clarification, please take advantage of this valuable opportunity.

Success during assessment week often comes down to preparation. Here are a few study tips to help students perform their best:

  • Create a study schedule and avoid cramming.

  • Review notes, assignments, and practice questions regularly.

  • Study in short, focused blocks with breaks in between.

  • Get plenty of sleep the night before an assessment.

  • Eat well and stay hydrated.

  • Reach out to your teachers when you need help.

Just as importantly, remember to maintain a healthy balance. While this is a busy and sometimes stressful time, it is important to take care of yourself. Make time for exercise, fresh air, family, friends, and adequate rest. A healthy mind and body are key ingredients for success.

As we navigate these final weeks, I would also like to remind everyone about the importance of kindness. Stress levels can be higher during assessment periods, and small acts of patience, understanding, and encouragement can make a significant difference. Remember that everyone has a story, and we never fully know what someone else may be experiencing. Let us continue to make Three Oaks a caring, respectful, and supportive community for all.

I will leave you with this thought:

"Success is the result of preparation, perseverance, and doing your best with the opportunities you are given."

Good luck to all students as you begin your assessments. Believe in yourselves, trust your preparation, and remember that your best effort is all that anyone can ask.

Last week we had a very busy week at Three Oaks. 

On  Wednesday, June 3, our grade 12 students  received a handout with all upcoming dates and information for assessments, upcoming banquets, graduation day and safe grad information as well as some important notes for scholarships, bursaries, awards and final transcripts details. If you didn’t get one, please ask your homeroom teacher, or see Mrs. Mills or Ms. Schurman in Student Services.  

As well, on  Wednesday,students in Mr. Richard Beaulieu's Welding class had the opportunity to share with Minister of Education Robin Croucher, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, Barb Ramsay, MLA Tyler DesRoches, MLA Hilton MacLennan, Dept. of Education, Career and Technical Education Leader Devin Clayton, PSB Director, Tracy Beaulieu, and former Three Oaks Vice Principal, Gerald MacCormack the great work they did in building welding tables and welding booths for the new Stratford High School.  An incredible amount of quality work was completed by our students under the direction of Mr. Beaulieu. Thank you to former TOSH vice principal,  Mr. Gerald MacCormack, for knowing the value of our program and providing the opportunity for our students and teacher to take this on.   Check out our Facebook page for pictures.

In addition, on Wednesday, our grade 12 art students had an Open House at MacNaught Centre showcasing their fantastic work. The display is on until June 12. 

 A number of our sports teams also ended their seasons last week. Congratulations to the following Teams:

 Men’s AAA Ball Hockey -Gold

Women’s AAA Rugby - Gold, 

Women’s A Rugby - Silver,  

Men’s AAA Rugby  -Silver, 

Men’s and Women’s  Flag Football  - Bronze 

And finally, our PMP 621 class and our R & B Band put on their final performance, and what a show it was! The audience was treated to 3 hours of our students showcasing their amazing musical talents. We even got to see Mrs. Bryson and Mr. Kelly perform! Bravo Everyone, it was indeed an incredible show! 

Outside of the above information on Final Assessments, some information for the week ahead:

Monday, June 8 - A representative from government student loans will be here for a Lunch-n-Learn session at 11:40,for any graduating students looking for help applying for student loans (in the lecture theatre).

Tuesday, June 9 - Grad Breakfast and Extra Curricular Awards Presentation at 9:00 a.m. in the cafeteria.

Wednesday, June 10- Friday, June 12 - Assessments

Friday, June 12 - Athletic Banquet at 5:00 

 Overdue Library Books - Please return ASAP

Prom Information sent out earlier this week:

Prom will be held at the Credit Union Place

Doors will open at 6:30 pm

Food will be served promptly at 7pm (Please email ASAP if you have any dietary restrictions)

DJ and dance to follow

Prizes 9:30pm (Must be present to win)

Students and +1's will be checked in as they enter, so please look at the grad google classroom to double check that your name is still on a table. Anybody who's name is not listed, will not be allowed to enter, so please make sure you check the grad classroom.

Summerside Police will be present for the duration of the event. There is an absolute 0 tolerance for alcohol and drugs. If you are caught with these, or suspected of being under the influence, police services will escort you out. 

Below is a poster from Buffie Boily who will be at prom from 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Boily Information Poster 

Out and About:

Shout out to Seamus Ramsay who competed in the Road to Okotoks last weekend representing PEI. This team will now compete with the top 16 teams for the Morneau Cup in Okotoks, Alberta from July 14-19. All the best Seamus!

Congratulations to Riley Cormier on being selected by the Gatineau Olympiques in the QMJHL Draft this weekend.

From the Gym:

Rugby, Flag Football, Softball, Ball Hockey, and Track & Field all wrapped up this past week, bringing another awesome spring sports season to a close. 

Congratulations to all our athletes on their hard work, dedication, and many memorable performances. A huge thank you goes out to our coaches & supporters who helped make these seasons such a success.

We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our student-athletes at the Annual Athletic Awards Banquet on Friday, June 12th in the cafeteria at 5:00 pm.  

Gymnasium, weight room & cardio room open daily 11:30am-12:30pm during the final exam period  

Gym lock returns - take place this week in PE office.  Exchange your lock (in good working conditions) for $5  

Spring athletes are asked to return uniforms to PE office as soon as possible. 

From the Music Room:

Shout out to members of the R & B Band as well as members of the PMP 621 class. Your performances on Thursday and Friday evenings were fantastic and showcased the great talent that we have in our building. Shout out as well to Mrs. Bryson for your leadership and guidance as well as to both Mrs. Bryson and Mr. Kelly for your performances as well.  We are so lucky here at TOSH with the incredible music program we have.

Reminders:

 R & B members please return all music to the tables in the music room before Wednesday. 

Band members please return band shirts and music asap.

Band Banquet is on Thursday, June 18 from 5:00 -7:00


 

From Student Services

 SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & AWARDS INFORMATION - Any graduates who have received scholarships, awards &/or bursaries and wish to have them announced at the graduation, must upload electronic copies of this information in the TOSH Grad Classroom. *Please upload a picture/PDF/copy of the award into this assignment. DO NOT copy and paste info into a Word Doc as this is not an acceptable version and will not be accepted. If you have issues with this, please see me in Student Services or email the information to jnmills@edu.pe.ca. (No students have submitted any information so far.)

  • Graduate Future Plans & FINAL Transcript Request – In the TOSH Grad Classroom, there is a form all graduates are required to complete to have your FINAL transcript sent to the school of your choice at the end of June along with the program you are entering. If you are not attending school in the fall, we would also appreciate if you could share your future plans! (Only 91 students have submitted this information so far.)


 

On behalf of the Elm Grove Centre, we are excited to announce the return of the Elm Grove Centre Impact Bursary for its second year. This $500 bursary has been created to support one graduating PEI student who plans to pursue studies in a field connected to mental health, wellness, or community care.

At Elm Grove Centre, we believe that investing in education and supporting future helping professionals is one meaningful way to strengthen the well-being of our communities across Prince Edward Island. We recognize the importance of compassionate, dedicated individuals entering the fields of mental health and wellness, and we are proud to play a small role in encouraging students who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

This bursary will be awarded to one student who demonstrates an interest in supporting mental health within their community, whether through volunteerism, advocacy, leadership, lived experience, or future educational and career goals. We are incredibly grateful to be able to continue this initiative for a second year and to once again support a deserving Island student as they begin their next chapter.

The application deadline is June 8, 2026.

We kindly ask that you share this opportunity with students, families, guidance counsellors, and school staff who may know a student that would be interested in applying. Attached you will find bursary information and a poster that may be shared digitally or displayed within your school community.

Interested students may apply using the following link:
https://forms.gle/jNyTocXvgqTsz5M68

Rubin Depow Summer Study Program.

This program gives students completing grades 11 or 12 an opportunity to complete a university-level course - for credit - in two weeks over the summer and serves as a great, supported introduction to the caliber of university-level courses!

This program includes:

  • Extensive field trips

  • Work within the community

  • Prioritized access to services

  • A supervised stay in residence

  • Food on campus

$500 bursaries are available for this program, which, otherwise, costs $1,000.

For more information on this opportunity. you can go to https://stu.ca/rubindepow/, where you can find dates, course offerings, and more!

If you have any students anxious to make the transition to post-secondary and/or any students who are looking for a productive way to spend a couple of weeks in the summer, feel free to send this to forward this to them.  Furthermore, please feel free to provide this information on your website, newsletter, and/or Teams page.

If you have any questions, please reach out!  As a current student who participated in a university course as a high school student, I can personally speak to the way it benefitted me as I headed into university.

 Supports for Students

 As the school year winds down, Thriving Tree Teaching is now accepting registrations for our summer services.

Thriving Tree Teaching provides neurodiversity-affirming support for children, teens, and families through child-led direct support, social skills development, and in-home family coaching. We focus on practical, relationship-based strategies that build confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in everyday life.

This summer we are offering:

Child-Led Support

  • 10 individualized sessions

  • In-home and/or community-based

  • Child-led, strengths-based support focused on social skills, emotional regulation, independence, confidence, and community participation

In-Home Family Support

  • Parent-focused coaching and support

  • Practical strategies for behaviour, routines, emotional regulation, and family well-being

  • Personalized recommendations and follow-up support

All of our packages are eligible for funding through AccessAbility Supports for students affiliated with AAS.

We've attached a flyer for each program with additional information that you can share with interested families.

Thank you for your ongoing support of students and families. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Chelsey and Meghan

Thriving Tree Teaching

Learn and Grow Together

www.thrivingtreeteaching.com

Supports   Thriving Tree In Home Supports 

Opportunities for Students

Healthcare of the Future Summer Program  August 24-28 at UPEI

This program is designed to introduce students in Grades 10 to 12 who are interested in careers in technology or healthcare to the rapidly evolving world of health, science, and artificial intelligence. We’re grateful to the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Literacy Foundation for its financial support.  

Highlights include:

  • Hands-on workshops in AI, data science, and biomedical technology

  • Real-world problem-solving using healthcare data

  • Mentorship from leaders in medicine, engineering, and computer science

  • Exposure to careers at the intersection of healthcare and technology

  • Experience learning on-campus at UPEI

No prior coding or science background is required—just a curiosity about the future of health and a willingness to learn in a supportive environment.

Further details about the program can be found here: 

https://tcairem.utoronto.ca/news/t-cairems-2026-ai-healthcare-high-school-summer-program-pei 

Job Opportunity for Student:

The Husky Builder, a local contracting/construction company, is hiring a summer student!  The student must be returning to high school in the fall and have an interest in carpentry.  There is a job ad posted on WorkPEI with all the details.  We are looking for someone who is able to work as part of a team or work independently with minimum supervision.  They must have transportation to job site. The job could include basic carpentry work, general labour (e.g. Lifting, loading, unloading, cleaning, shoveling, etc.), working at heights, operating power tools, and carrying out tasks as directed by owner or foreman.  If this is an interest to you, please apply at WorkPEI or send a resume to Erin at eijohnston@me.com. 



 

Mark your Calendars:

June

1-12    Annual Grad Art Show at MacNaught House

8.    Lunch and Learn Student Loan Info. See above info

10         First Day High School Exams - Block A

11 -     Block B Assessments

12.    Block C Assessments

12.    Athletic Banquet at 5:00 p.m.

15.    Block D Assessments

16.    Grad List posted at noon outside of the main office. 

18.    Music / Band  Banquet at 5:00  - 7:00 p.m. 

`19,     Senior Prom at Credit Union Place

22         Three Oaks Graduation at 5:45 at Credit Union Place sharp.  

Grad Rehearsal will take   place at 10:00 a.m.  

25        Last Day of Classes, K‐9

26  Professional Learning Day ( School Goals) (No Classes)

29        Administrative Day

30         Administrative Day, Last Day for Staff

As always, if you have a question or a concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, whose emails are listed on our school webpage which can be found at https://threeoaks.edu.pe.ca/  You can also reach out to myself at jlreeves@edu.pe.ca ,or by phone at 902-888-8460 press 7 then dial extension 126, or to one our vice principals Claire Caseley Smith cncaseleysmith@edu.pe.ca or David Chisholm at dmchisholm@edu.pe.ca

All the best in your final assessments.

Jacqueline Reeves
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