AFTERWORD AND AFTERWARD

The dominant impression that is conveyed by this compila- tion of the activities and accomplishments of Home and School in Prince Edward Island over the past two decades is that a few dedicated people have achieved a great deal for the children of the Island. Perhaps the use of the word "few" is misleading. For every person it has been possible to identify and name there have been scores of faithful, anonymous individuals whose interest and involvement have made these achievements possible. These hundreds and thousands of parents and teachers have been the real Home and School about which this History has been written. They made it possible and to them belongs the credit.

Nor is this the end! As long as there are children; as long as sincere parents, teachers, school board members, public servants, and politicians strive together to improve and enhance educational opportunities for these children; so long will there be the need for a Home and School organization to provide a forum for dis- cussion and to encourage constructive action. The information in this History can become the foundation on which succeeding generations of Home and Schoolers may erect an edifice consistent with the needs of their time. It is to be hoped that these future leaders and members may look back on those who

contributed during these two decades and be able to say, ”They builded better than they knew."

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