PLP Pleased There Will Be No School Closures
Shadow Education Minister Lovitta Foggo said the PLP is “pleased” there will be no school closures in the upcoming school year, and said the PLP “support the relocation of some preschools to a primary school campus setting” as “in many instances it provides a cost benefit to the government, whilst also ensuring a smoother transition to the primary school for students.”
Yesterday, Minister of Education Wayne Scott confirmed that no schools will be closed saying “I believe that the priority is not to close schools at this time, but changes are needed in order to provide a better service for our children.”
The Minister said the direction moving forward will begin around 5 areas which included developing a strategic plan, ensure that all primary schools are equipped with holistic programmes and services, improve the exterior and interior of all school buildings and relocate preschools to primary schools where feasible.
The Minister’s statement follows after the SCORE report said that closing Gilbert Institute, Prospect Primary School, St. David’s Primary School and Heron Bay Primary School were among the possible scenarios of school reorganisation.
Ms. Foggo said, “We are pleased to know that there will be no school closures by the OBA government in the upcoming school year. At this late stage, there would clearly be chaos had they decided to pursue the rumored school closings for this September.”
“We support the relocation of some preschools to a primary school campus setting. This was a PLP governmental initiative. In many instances it provides a cost benefit to the government, whilst also ensuring a smoother transition to the primary school for students.
“We support the intent to ensure that all primary schools have a thriving music, art, and physical education component. Education must develop every aspect of the child. Building the diverse talents of our students in all facets is paramount.
“At this time, I would like to take the opportunity to thank our teachers, staff, parents and students for their dedication, support and commitment to public education over this past school year. All have been challenged with performing in less than ideal circumstances, in spite of being expected to operate at an optimum.
“The next Progressive Labour Party government will be committed to returning public education to be the first choice in Bermuda. Education will be our priority, as our future economic growth and stability requires a well educated workforce.”
This should be good.
Agree today.
Garner support.
Election time coming and hell with ……..Oops…
Bermuda Cup.
Shalom.
Of course they are pleased, they have know fiscal responsibility. This is not a surprise – hell it ain’t even news worthy they are a redundant group of people holding on to their what-cha-call-umums.
You have know spelling ability
I will await the next NUASEATING press release from the plp, it probably will come if the weather is nice for the holiday weekend? I am sure they will issue a statement thanking the weather Gods?
Kangoocar: You have repeatedly and consistently BLASTED the P.L.P.If you dislike that party sooo much, abandon the island.They are going NOWHERE.Neither am I.
Sorry to disappoint you but, I will leave when I want to leave!! Just remember, when I leave, my now 80% black Bermudian staff, will lose their jobs!
Race card much?
Hurry up and leave so that your employees can get a better employer, one thay doesnt brag about the color of their staff as a way to justify semi racists and absurd comments
You say you are going nowhere? That is kinda funny don’t you think?
“Issue a statement thanking the weather god”
Go home kangoocar.
with a population going down at some point those schools will have to close and those properties sold off
this has been put on the back burner to after the next election
that’s all.
fey ?
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he still does not understand
fool
Hey Kangaroo have you ever heard the Bermudian saying Fly Over Chinese Kitchen Order French Fries !!?? If you Haven’t ask somebody and if you have DO SO IMMEDIATELY !!!