Reminders for phased, physical re-opening of schools Published by
The Education Ministry announced the phased physical reopening of schools February 8 for students of Forms Four to Six using a “hybrid system”. Classes resume April 12, Term Three for Standard Five children preparing for the Secondary Entrance Assessment exam.
The hybrid system will involve online classes and students reporting for school to complete practicals, SBAs (School Based Assessments) and internal assessments. “Physical teaching classes to be held only when absolutely necessary,” Minister of Education Nyan Gadsby-Dolly announced at a media briefing at the Education Tower, Port of Spain on January 26.
She explained the phased re-opening became necessary because of the requirement for students to complete practicals, SBAs and internal assessments for the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC).
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The year 2020 has been memorable. Although the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have overshadowed most of the year, it brought about positives which would not have happened otherwise.
The Church adapted; the domestic Church was promoted. Catholics learned that beyond the sacred space of church, faith can grow and still be grounded.
Faith, COVID protocols, virtual Masses
The spread of COVID-19 and its impact internationally led to discussion by the local Catholic Church which said it was taking cues from the local health authorities. Parishes were encouraged to be diligent in ensuring best practices related to hygiene (p.12,