Schools close for summer holiday this week
Article by July 7, 2021
Public schools will close for summer recess tomorrow, Thursday, July 8, for students, and Friday, July 9, for teachers. Ten weeks have been allotted for the holiday period.
The new academic year 2021-2022 is scheduled to begin with a planning session for teachers from Monday, September 13, to Friday, September 17.
Students will return to the classroom on Monday, September 20.
According to the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, there will be 38 weeks of instruction for the upcoming school year.
Term 1 (Michaelmas Term) will run for 13 weeks, with a mid-term break from Thursday, November 4, to Friday, November 5. The term will end for students on Thursday, December 16, and for teachers on Friday, December 17.
Final week of school
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Final decision coming on the start of the new school term
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Distinguished barrister Anthony Cinnamond QC dies peacefully at home Anthony Cinnamond QC has died at home after a distinguished career 26 January, 2021 01:00
ANTHONY Cinnamond QC, who took silk on the same day as seven future judges, has died at home after a distinguished career.
The barrister died `peacefully on Thursday and his family said the funeral was private due to Covid restrictions .
They asked for donations in lieu of flowers to be made to the cancer charity Marie Curie.
He is survived by children Stephen, Sian and James and grandchildren of Tony, Tara, Jennifer and Meadow.
A spokeswoman for the Bar Library said: It is with great sadness that the Bar learned of Anthony’s passing and we wish to extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends.