James: All Public Primary Schools Open for 2010/2011 Academic Year
Today, Minister El James confirmed that all public primary schools will be open for the 2010/2011 academic year. Minister James dispelled the rumours:
I have said several times since the media first reported on possible school closures that there are absolutely no plans to close any public primary schools in the coming year. There were never any plans to close public primary schools for the 2010/2011 school year, and I can assure all parents again that no public primary schools will be closing for the school year 2010/2011.
Registration for the 2010/2011 school year begins today, Wednesday, February 3rd and ends on Friday, February 5th. Registration takes place from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the school of enrollment. Enrollment forms are available at the schools, at the Ministry Headquarters at 14 Dundonald Street or online on the Ministry website: http://www.moed.bm
Everyone agrees we need to continue the education reforms we've started. The status quo just isn't acceptable. We need continue taking action to improve student performance and give our students more opportunities to excel. All reforms currently on the table are being considered in light of what's best for our students and their education. The needs of our students has always and will continue to be what guides reform.
