Minister Rabain Continues Public School Visits
Education Minister Diallo Rabain has visited several public schools across Bermuda in recent weeks to meet with students and staff and gain first-hand insight into their needs and challenges.
A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo V. Rabain, JP, MP, has been out and about in Bermuda’s public schools, and the welcome has been warm at every stop. In recent weeks, the Minister’s school tours have taken him to Paget Primary School, Purvis Primary School, West Pembroke Primary School, Elliot Primary School, St. Paul’s Preschool and Devonshire Preschool.
“Joined by a team from the Ministry of Education, the Minister walked the halls, stepped into classrooms and sat down with principals, administrators, teachers, support staff and students. Young learners were eager to show off their work, and dedicated staff shared clear ideas about what would make their schools even better. Each tour has given the Minister first-hand insight into school life: what teachers, students and support staff need, where standards vary from school to school, and where gaps exist across the system as a whole.”
“Our schools are full of energy, talent and heart, and there is nothing better than seeing that up close,” said Minister Rabain. “Walking these campuses and hearing directly from our teachers, students and support staff is the best way to understand what they need. When someone shows me a door that needs fixing, we get it fixed. When something needs a bigger plan, it goes on the priority list. Every student, in every school, deserves a place where they feel proud to learn, and that is exactly what we are working towards.”
The spokesperson said, “One highlight came at Paget Primary School, where the Minister’s tour coincided with a CyberTips session. He joined students as instructor Kenten Trott led a lively lesson on staying safe online, a welcome sign of the CyberTips programme’s return to Bermuda’s schools.
“Teachers can register their classes for in-class workshops at https://cybertips.bm/school-workshops. Schools will also receive programme information directly from the Department of Education. Parent and PTA sessions and educator workshops are also available.
“The Minister thanked every principal, teacher, staff member and student for their warm welcome. The Minister and his team will resume touring schools in the days and weeks ahead, leading up to the Christmas break.”
