Ministry Provides Update On School Openings

Most schools will be open tomorrow [Jan 7] for all or specific classes with the exception of St. David’s Preschool, Dellwood, Sandys Secondary, Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy, CedarBridge, and Berkeley; with remote learning in place for most schools that will not open.

A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education would like to provide an update on school openings on Friday, January 7th, 2022.

Preschools

Open for all students:

• St. George’s Preschool
• Lyceum Preschool
• Devonshire Preschool
• Prospect Preschool
• St. Paul’s Preschool
• Warwick Preschool
• Southampton Preschool
• Lagoon Park Preschool
• Victor Scott Preschool

Not open:

• St. David’s Preschool

Primary Schools

Open for all students:

• Dalton E. Tucker
• East End Primary
• Victor Scott Primary
• West Pembroke Primary
• Gilbert Institute
• Francis Patton
• West End Primary
• Somerset Primary
• St. George’s Preparatory
• Port Royal Primary
• Harrington Sound
• Northlands Primary

Open for specific classes:

• St. David’s Primary
• Elliot Primary
• Prospect Primary
• Paget Primary
• Purvis Primary
• Heron Bay Primary

Middle, Senior, Success Academy Robert’s Avenue and DAME

Open for all students:

• Success Academy Robert’s Avenue
• Clearwater Middle School

Open for specific classes:

• Whitney Institute Middle School

Not open:

• Dellwood Middle
• Sandys Secondary Middle School
• Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy
• CedarBridge Academy
• The Berkeley Institute

“Middle and senior schools will have remote learning.

“The Department would also like to remind the public that school re-openings are carefully made based on several factors. These include public health advice, the number and effects of Covid-19 cases, and the strong interest for in-person student learning and well-being. Remote learning is only considered after other options have been exhausted due to the implications on students, parents and staff.

Acting Minister of Education Tinee Furbert stated, “We are focused on keeping students and staff safe at school. Through the delivery of the pre-return testing policy and the diligent application of other mitigation measures by schools, we are almost there.

“While the Department of Education has worked hard to keep the public updated with return-to-school protocols, we acknowledge that this has been difficult for many staff and parents.

“We appreciate your  co-operation as we work together to ensure our students are safe and prepared for in-class learning as schools reopen.”

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