Smooth reopening of school, says Garcia

“We have been monitoring the situation. Officers of the Ministry of Education have been visiting schools, officers of the EFCL (Education Facilities Company Ltd) also have been visiting schools, all in an effort to ensure that every school is opened, and our children will have access to the quality education that this Government and this ministry are determined to provide,” Garcia said.

The minister encouraged students and teachers to perform to the best of their abilities while keeping focused for the next 11 weeks.

He reiterated his commitment to ensuring a safe and nurturing environment conducive to the teaching/ learning process. He also wished students well in their SE A, CSE C, CAPE and end-of-term examinations.

The ministry said this is part of Government’s national development strategy toward producing a disciplined, caring, and tolerant society comprising healthy, happy and educated people.

The TT Unified Teachers Association (TTUTA) described yesterday’s start of the new school term as “relatively smooth.” According to union president Lynsley Doodhai, reports reaching TTUTA were that almost all of the nation’s schools opened yesterday. He said the only exception TTUTA was aware of was the Cunupia Government Primary School. Doodhai said the union was informed that a small fire occurred in an air conditioning unit at the school at 3.20 am but it was quickly brought under control.

He said the school was closed yesterday as a result of that incident and a determination will be made as to whether the school opens today.