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!

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!

There has been a lot of activity in the band room this week as we prepare for our spring events! If I’ve made any mistakes in the information below, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

🎶 Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Grade 7, 8, and 9 Bands on their excellent performances last Thursday. The Grade 6 students thoroughly enjoyed the show, and we hope they feel inspired to join band next year!

PEI Band Days at UPEI

Our next big event is PEI Band Days, taking place this week at the Performing Arts Center at UPEI. Both the Grade 8 and Grade 9 Concert Bands will be performing on Thursday, April 16th.

This event includes:

• A formal performance
• A clinic with an adjudicator
• The opportunity to listen to other school bands

The full festival schedule can be found here: PEI BAND DAYS SCHEDULE 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What should students bring?

• Full uniform: black pants, band vest, white shirt, and dark shoes (if possible)
• Instrument and music
• Water bottle and a snack

Performance Schedule

Grade 9

• 7:45–8:30 AM – Early Morning Band
• 8:30 AM – Load bus at EWS
• 9:00 AM – Arrive and set up
• 9:30 AM – Formal warm-up
• 10:00–10:30 AM – Adjudicated Performance

Stay to listen to:

• 10:30 AM – Gulf Shore
• 11:00 AM – Englewood/Amherst Cove
• 11:30 AM – Load bus at UPEI to return to school

Grade 8

• Early lunch
• 11:30 AM – Load bus at EWS
• 12:00 PM – Arrive, meet Mrs. Peters in the UPEI lobby, set up instruments
• 12:30 PM – Formal warm-up
• 1:00–1:30 PM – Adjudicated Performance

Stay to listen to:

• 1:30 PM – Stonepark Grade 8 Band
• 2:00 PM – Load bus at UPEI to return to EWS

Can families attend?

Yes! All performances are free and open to the public.

If you plan to attend and will be driving your student (and their instrument) separately, please let me know in advance.

Important reminders:

• Students must arrive at the theatre at least 45 minutes before their performance
• Please enter and exit only during applause, not while a group is performing

🌟 A Final Reminder

Please remind students of expectations for respectful and responsible behaviour during field trips. We want this to be a positive and rewarding experience for everyone involved!

Sorry for the delay! All of our activities and performance times have now been confirmed and the final, detailed itinerary and permission forms for the band trip will be provided to students tomorrow.