It was smooth sailing at the Reynold Weekes Primary School when the second term for this academic year got under way on Tuesday. That was the assessment of Principal Anderson Bishop as children settled into class at the St Philip institution. He said that despite a few small maintenance issues, the school was largely ready for another term which promises to be busy for students and teachers alike. “Repairs were …
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is one month away, but without any warning the first storm blew across the Garrison Savannah yesterday. Second-favourite Hurricane stormed to an impressive win in the first jewel in the Barbados triple crown, the BB $36 000 Guineas for West Indian-bred three-year-olds. The 4-1 chance, ridden by Anderson Bishop, prevailed over Springhead Stables companions, 12-1 bet Jaguar, under Anderson Trotman, and 17-1 chance Pussykat, ridden …
Town and Wigan played out a disappointing 0-0 draw at a snowy Portman Road. Jay Tabb had the best chance for the Blues in the first half, while David McGoldrick and sub Freddie Sears had opportunities after the break, but overall a goalless draw was a fair reflection of a drab game.
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It appears that Class 4 pupils at Reynold Weekes Primary School will not be joining the thousands of other children sitting today’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE).
One of them tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
A letter addressed to parents from principal Anderson Bishop stated that the students would have to take an alternative test next month.
“Please be informed that a Class 4 student has tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing has already started with select class members. Unfortunately, this contact tracing may not be completed by Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
“To this end, the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, after considering multiple options, is now recommending that all students of Class 4 . . . write the alternative BSSEE scheduled for 11 August 2021,” it said.
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