Report on schools reopening: RC secondary students happy to be back Published by Tags
Education Minister Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly held a meeting for education stakeholders February 23 to get feedback on the return to school for Forms Four, Five and Six students preparing for examinations.
Limited face to face tuition resumed at secondary schools across the country February 8.
The Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) presented a report on the schools under its purview: Matelot Community College, St Francis College, the Presentation Colleges in San Fernando and Chaguanas, and St Benedict’s College.
The report indicated that students were happy to be physically back at school. Attendance was 100 per cent and students’ feedback was that “physical tuition was invaluable.”
New CEBM chairman willing to listen, learn and lead Published by Tags
New Chairman of the Catholic Education Board of Management (CEBM) Derek Hudson is easing into his new role and familarising himself with the organisation.
Responding to a few questions from the Catholic News, Hudson said he intends to bring his leadership skills to the CEBM. However, right now, he is in “listening and learning mode” and will get input from Archbishop Jason Gordon, Board members and past Chairman Dr Roland Baptiste.
He said Catholic education “is key to the spiritual and academic development of all the students under our care. It is key that we continue the collaborative relationship with the Ministry of Education to ensure seamless progress.”
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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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