Comments on: BPTSA On Education Act & School Restructuring

By: Heather Telford

Heather Telford — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:58:52 +0000

I just wanted to say to Portia that I care ,I am sure, just as much as you, about my children getting an education and they are in public school. Also, not everyone can afford for their children to go to private school and they , like the private school parents, expect a high level education. I do.

By: education civil servant

education civil servant — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:58:50 +0000

“benefit”.

By: bermudaglobetrottersdotcom

bermudaglobetrottersdotcom — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 12:59:51 +0000

If you are that dissatisfied – teach your children yourself. There are no laws preventing you from doing so. Or, as many other have done, make financial sacrifices by enrolling your children in private education.

In this country, public education is a farce.

Anyone who has been EDUCATED, not simply SCHOOLED, knows that.

By: bluebird

bluebird — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:11:16 +0000

CLOSE THE SCHOOLS AS THE POPULATION OF CHILDREN IS FAR LESS.
CLOSE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS THEY DO NOT EDUCATE ANY CHILDREN.
GIVE ALL PARENTS A VOUCHER FOR EACH CHILD TO PICK WHAT SCHOOL THEY WANT THERE CHILD TO GO TO.
THEN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN BERMUDA WILL BE BENIFICAL FOR THE CHILDREN,
AND NOT THE BENIFIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION,WHO LIVE LARGE.

By: Show me the money

Show me the money — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 17:49:18 +0000

That doesn’t answer why I should pay extra for 24 public school on an island with 60,000 people! That is insane!

By: .....

..... — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:39:11 +0000

@ Portia

Why can’t we complain? Our kids have just as much right to apply for Government Scholarships and Bursaries as kids from public schools. Just because we send our kids to private schools does not mean we are rich. Maybe we care more and are willing to work harder and hold down two or three jobs at a time to pay for it.

I do agree with you that it is to everyone’s advantage to have an educated population for the future. But the problem is most kids “graduating” from schools are not well educated at all. If you don’t believe me go the central bus terminal one afternoon and have a chat with some of them. It will probably be an eye-opener for you.

By: .....

..... — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:11:55 +0000

@ Show me the money

I totally agree with you! My child was in Cedarbridge for two years and managed to learn nothing. That school is a babysitting facility. So now my child is in private school and excelling. It would be nice to get a tax credit beings that I’m now forking out about $20,000 a year.

By: Portia

Portia — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:48:24 +0000

Because private school students get just as many Government scholarships and bursaries as public students, so I’d say you’re getting something for your tax dollars. Don’t complain.

Plus, it is to your advantage, and the advantage of your kids, to have an educated population for the future.

By: Vote for Me

Vote for Me — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:25:05 +0000

@ Casual Observer
You not understanding what the letter is requesting does not necessarily equate to a poorly written letter.

Reread the letter slowly or simply read the 5th paragraph of the Bernews story.

They are simply looking for government to release school performance data, which should be the basis for any decision to reform or otherwise change the Public Education system.

By: Starting Point

Starting Point — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:43:49 +0000

So both the PLP and OBA governments have found this organization wanting, tells you a lot about the ineptitude of the BPTSA. Then again, any organization that says, we,umm,umm did not have time to get signatures but ‘trust us’ everyone is on board, really sounds professional lol.

Move along, whats for lunch.

By: Casual Observer

Casual Observer — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:41:52 +0000

In all honesty I cannot tell what the exactly the issue is as the letter is very poorly written.

They might have legit concerns but it can’t be deciphered from the above.

What is the 2012 Ming decision referenced in the above?

By: Raymond Ray

Raymond Ray — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:37:20 +0000

The Minister had said indirectly “No School Shall Be Closed.”
I am not too keen on seeing any of our schools close but, as seen in our past, it would not be the first time a school/s were / had to be closed.
The Bermuda Technical Institute was one that as far as I’m concerned should have never been closed and knocked down
Tech. was a great, (all boys / young man) school when I’d attended, turning out many exceptional students…
My point is, as much as everyone does not agree with what had been or has to be done the bottom-line is, it had to be done for countless reasons.
Now, while sitting in on this O.B.A. Town Hall Meeting the other night I’d seen and heard Mr. Kim Swan when he’d jump-up and started ranting and raving about a few things…One thing he mentioned “caught my ear”, that being the East End Primary School. It’s the one that many are fearing will be closed, according to Mr. Kim Swan the first school on the Island as well as it being a part of the Historical Towne of St. Georges. If true, then I too agree with keeping it open if for nothing else that reason alone.

By: Show me the money

Show me the money — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:28:03 +0000

School closures are a reality. There just isn’t money to support having so many primary schools on a tiny island. The government employees sealed that deal during their illegal strike.

I love how people who are getting something for free complain the loudest. Those of us who are paying the most taxes are likely sending our kids to private school. Why should we have to pay more for your kids to go to school where you want?