MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, INNOVATION, GENDER RELATIONS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, INNOVATION AND GENDER RELATIONS
Francis Compton Building, Waterfront, Castries
Telephone: 758 468 5288 / Fax: 758 453 2299
PRESS RELEASE
Monday December 7, 2020
Minister for Education Thanks Teachers as Students Return to Classrooms in Preparation for Exams
On November 27, following a NEMAC meeting, there was some revision to the Covid-19 protocols in relation to various sectors here. One of these was the Education sector, where the green light was given for Grade Six students who are preparing for the Common Entrance exams as well as Form Five students preparing for CSEC exams, to safely reintegrate into the class room for onsite engagements.
As of December 2, 2020 a number of schools took the opportunity to offer facetime teaching and learning to students particularly in areas where students were preparing SBAs and needed practical experience in areas such as labs, science projects and other academic disciplines.
Minister for Education Hon. Dr Gale Rigobert would like to thank the teachers and principals for showing such commitment and dedication to the students at this time. “It is a time of much uncertainty for all of us. However guided by the principle that no child should be left behind, I am aware that despite all that we are doing to ensure that every student is equipped with a device and connectivity for virtual learning, that there are some students who will still need the support and guidance to make it through, particularly in preparation for their important Common Entrance and CSEC exams. Thank you once again to the teachers, principals and staff who have gone the extra mile to ensure that this happens in accordance with the Covid-19 protocols and health and safety measures. Thanks to all the parents as well for your cooperation,” Dr. Rigobert said.
The Minister reiterated that at no point in time will the health and safety of students and staff be compromised and that the Ministry will continue to be guided by the advice of the Ministry of Health and the Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sharon Belmar George.
The school term ends officially on December 11.
The Department of Education will continue to work closely with all stakeholders and the Ministry of Health and the Chief Medical Officer as to what will obtain for the new school term in January 2021.
Schools with On-Site Engagement of Students
District Primary Secondary
Dist 1 Des Barras Babonneau Secondary
Dist 1 La Guerre Corinth Secondary
Dist 1 Fond Assau Saint Lucia Sports Academy
Dist 1 Grande Riviere
Dist 1 Monchy
Dist 1 Gros Islet Primary
Dist 2 Gordon &Walcott Methodist Castries Comprehensive Secondary
Dist 2 Morne Du Don SDA Academy
Dist 2 Vide Bouteille Primary Sir Ira Simmons Secondary
Dist 2 Eucharist Lewis SDA St Mary’s College
Dist 3 Bocage Combined
Dist 3 Bishop Charles Gachet RC
Dist 4 Roseau R. C. Combined Ciceron Secondary
Dist 4 Ciceron R. C. Combined
Dist 4 Anse La Raye Primary
Dist 5 La Ressource Combined Clendon Mason Memorial Sec
Dist 5 Derniere Riviere Combined Anse Ger Secondary
Dist 5 Mon Repos Patience Grande Riviere Secondary
Dist 5 Aux Lyons Combined
Dist 6 Grace Combined Beanefield Comprehensive
Dist 7 Banse La Grace Combined Piaye Secondary
Dist 7 Saltibus Combined Choiseul Secondary
Dist 7 Piaye Combined
Dist 8 Soufriere Primary Soufriere Comprehensive
Dist 8 Fond St Jacques Primary
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