Handwriting Without Tears Workshop Certification
“The Department of Health, in collaboration with the Department of Education, recently hosted the Handwriting Without Tears workshop, a three-day professional training leading to certification in handwriting.
A Government spokesperson said, “The event brought together educators, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech-language pathologists, all focused on strengthening the foundational skills that support learning success.
Kim Wilson, Minister of Health, said, “This training underscores our continued commitment to supporting children’s learning and development from the earliest stages. Handwriting is more than just a motor skill, it’s a gateway to literacy, comprehension, and creative expression. By investing in professional development for our therapists and educators, we are ensuring that every child has the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.”
The spokesperson said, “Led by international instructor Katrina Erickson, the sessions focused on helping children build the fine motor and literacy readiness skills that underpin strong handwriting, reading, and overall classroom success.
“Even in a technology-driven world, handwriting remains fundamental to how children learn. Ms Erickson highlighted research showing that writing by hand engages areas of the brain tied to memory, comprehension, and creativity — connections that typing alone cannot replicate.
“The workshop was coordinated by a dedicated cross-departmental committee including Holly Sinclair and Akilah Lapsley-Dyer, Occupational Therapists [Department of Health]; Carmelita Trott, Education Officer for Early Childhood [Department of Education]; Sakina Steede, Quality Assurance Officer [Department of Education]; Sherri-Lee Bucci, Assistant Director of Early Childhood [Department of Education]; and Teresa Woolridge, Coordinator for Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Services [Department of Health].”
EDUCATION:>>> Many may wonder why too many people in this island never put pen to paper, frankly they un educated or don’t want too get involved, and to be real they can’t or they don’t much care. reading few books even with pictures would help , that could be an inconvenience ,most likely they can not see a future in education in Bermuda .The end result is they want Bermuda to take care of them. The question of education has not been solved, as the blame gets passed down from pillar to post, when in fact that all will rest squarely on their shoulders later in life if they can get away with it. The young people will say that is not my job, or, that is above my pay scale they can say they do not want to be responsible, or it is not my business even for all which can be pushed to one side for what they say. This is where it comes out in lies one after another all the lies can you depend on what on people who say or i don’t know or even do no want to know . Many will say it is easier to walk away and they will say i cannot get the top job. All this bring me to comment on the lack of responsibility and the lack of being capable of doing any of this except play .Where is all goes wrong is the many diversions that exist as the top position. This put education on the back burner as it is easy to blame the Bermuda government for not supporting them in later life that is called. “I want. ” they owe it to me ” ” i am entitled to a free ride “. What is the end result? it is said “they just fell through the cracks “. the best option is to bring back conscription to the Royal Bermuda Regiment .