This Friday (May 8th) our Grade 7 Band is heading out for a field trip to the annual PEI Beginning Band Day Showcase at Athena Consolidated School in Summerside! As always, we expect our band students to be excellent representatives of East Wiltshire School. The event is open to the public so if you are going to be in the area, feel free to drop in.

Tentative Schedule

• 🕘 Depart EWS at 9:00 a.m.
• 🕑 Return before 2:00 p.m.

🙋 Volunteers Needed
We may need help transporting larger instruments
Please Contact: ampeters@edu.pe.ca if you can help!

🎼 What Students Need to Know

Be Prepared

• Bring your instrument, music, and supplies (reeds, valve oil, etc.)
• Bring a nut-free packed lunch and water bottle

👔 Dress Code

• Wear full band uniform to morning rehearsal:
  • Black EWS band t-shirt
  • Black pants
  • Dark shoes
• ❌ No blue or ripped jeans
• ✔ Black jeans, black athletic pants, or yoga pants are fine

🚌 Travel

• Load school bus at approx. 9:00 a.m.
• Appropriate bus behaviour is expected

At the Event

• Listen respectfully to other bands
• 📵 No cell phone use
• School rules apply
• We will have pizza in the cafeteria when we get back to school at 2:00 p.m.!

Personal Items

• Keep track of your belongings
• Chaperones are not responsible for lost or stolen items

📚 Schoolwork

• Students must catch up on missed work

We’re looking forward to a fantastic day of music!

Tuesday am: Grade 7 early am band

Tuesday pm: Jazz band (3:00-4:00)

Wednesday: Grade 8 early morning band

Thursday; Grade 9 am band is canceled!!! Enjoy the extra sleep 😊

ETA 6:35 pm!!

The grade 9 band sounded great this morning and we are all looking forward to the trip!

Please click below to find the final version of the itinerary:

Final Grade 9 Band Trip Itinerary 2026

*A reminder to students that shoes must be worn in order to participate in the Activate activity (no sandals and no sock feet are permitted).

*Students will be provided with snacks on the bus on Friday afternoon since we won’t get home until 6:45 pm.

🎵 East Wiltshire Band Tour 2026: Final Reminders & Tips

🧳 Packing Checklist

• Luggage: One small suitcase or overnight bag.
• The Essentials: Your instrument and all required music.
• Medications: Any personal medications you require.
• Band Uniform: * EWS Band vest (with white, long-sleeved t-shirt), black pants and black or dark shoes.
• Bus Backpack: Pack your wallet, medications, and snacks here. Note: You will not have access to your suitcase until we arrive at the hotel.

🚫 Trip Rules & Restrictions

• No Energy Drinks: These are strictly prohibited.
• Hotel Conduct: Be respectful of other guests. Unnecessary noise in hallways or rooms is not permitted. Follow all chaperone directions immediately upon arrival. 
• No Swimming: Use of the hotel pool is not permitted.

🛡️ Simple Tips for Safe Travel

• Stay Informed: Listen attentively to the tour director and chaperones. You are responsible for knowing the itinerary and being at meeting places on time.
• The Power of Three: Never be alone; always travel in groups of 3 or 4.
• Contact Info: Keep the phone numbers from the detailed itinerary with you, or take a photo of them on your phone. Make sure you also know your parents’ cell phone number!
• Street Safety: Only cross streets at designated crosswalks, corners with lights, or stop signs.

🏫 School Policy Reminder

All East Wiltshire school rules remain in effect, including:

• School dress code.
• Guidelines for appropriate use of cameras and cell phones.
• Appropriate action will be taken if these standards are not met.

Don’t forget to say please and thank you, and I trust that you will all be excellent representatives of your families, your music program, your school, and your province!

Let’s have a fun, safe trip!

One box of chocolates is still waiting to be picked up. It’s a miracle that I haven’t eaten them! Please let me know which student made the sale. Thank you 😊

Tuesday, April 21st: Grade 7 am band

(Piano is still on the blink so no jazz band again this week!)

Wednesday, April 22nd: Grade 9 am band

(Grade 8 early am band is canceled for this week)

Thursday, April 23rd and Friday, April 24th: Grade 9 Band Trip

*Please make sure that Activate waivers and PSB permission forms are completed/passed in tomorrow!

Congratulations to the members of the EWS grade 8 and 9 concert bands on their excellent performances at PEI Band Days yesterday. We even made the news! Check out the short clip at the15:45 mark of the Youtube video. Have a great weekend everyone!

CBC Compass April 16

All permission forms and medical information forms for the grade 9 band trip must be handed in no later than tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has already taken care of this!

The final task as we prepare for the trip is for parents or guardians to complete the online waiver for Activate Halifax. Students who do not have a signed waiver will miss out on this fun activity!

Waivers must be submitted by Monday, April 20th at 5:00 p.m. Please click on the link below to complete the waiver for your student.

Group Waiver: Activate Halifax Activity

The students are really looking forward to this. The website describes ACTIVATE this way: Enter the game where you become the player in the world’s first active gaming facility. Jump, climb, problem-solve and laugh, as you and your friends move between challenges. Each dynamic game room has interactive technology that reacts in real time, ensuring an adrenaline-filled adventure.

Sounds like a fun way to spend a Thursday night!

Tuesday, April 14: Grade 7 early morning band is canceled. Grade 9 will rehearse instead in preparation for PEI Band Days.

I spoke directly to all Grade 7 and Grade 9 classes today to inform them, and it was also announced twice at school.

Jazz Band is also canceled tomorrow (the piano needs repairs).

Wednesday, April 15: Grade 8 early morning band.

Thursday, April 16: Grade 9 early morning band.

Please check the previous post for important information about PEI Band Days!