family, and given a list of what each member wants for Christmas. The students donate their own money and/or set up activities to raise money, then purchase the items. Each year dozens of families in PEI are able to have Christmas presents and dinners because of this. Charities sponsored by the student council include: 2006-2007 - Free the Children 2007-2008 - Children's Wish Foundation of Canada 2010-2011 - Free the Children Notable alumni Notable faculty Mildred Dover, former English department head, former MLA, PEI Minister of Health and Social Services, and Speaker of the House Chester Gillan, former teacher; later served as a provincial cabinet minister in various roles including Minister of Education Robert Redmond, teacher and founder of the Outdoors Club; certified white-water canoeing instructor See also List of schools in Prince Edward Island List of school districts in Prince Edward Island References External links Official site High schools in Prince Edward Island Schools in Charlottetown International Baccalaureate schools in Prince Edward Island Educational institutions established in 1966 1966 establishments in Prince Edward Island