The Minister of Education, Octavia Alfred, has emphasized the commitment of the Skerrit-led administration to early childhood education. The minister said early education is fundamental to the basic acquisition of social and emotional skills needed to support pupils’ academic excellence throughout their lifetimes.
Alfred made the assertion during the opening ceremony of the newly refurbished Delices Primary School. The school renovation was carried out through funding by the Canadian government through the CDB, and it includes three other schools. The $7.5 million school restoration project includes structural renovations, and provision of ICT equipment, furniture, and learning materials.
The education minister stated that the school refurbishment has enabled students to return to classrooms since the reinforced buildings are more resilient to climate events.
Housing and Urban Development Minister, Reginald Austrie, represented PM Roosevelt Skerrit at the school commissioning. He lauded the DLP administration for upgrading academic facilities and resources across the country, saying it underscores the government’s commitment to quality education in Dominica.
We are seeking to create this culture in all our schools by first providing safe and healthy spaces for positively influencing our academic outcomes for our students. It means that the education we offer even at the primary level must engage new technologies, equip students with advanced knowledge and skills and encourage innovation and creativity.”
Reginald Austrie, Housing and Urban Development Minister
He added that the government has provided the library, home economic room, early childhood centre, auditorium, ICT equipment, furniture and learning material to enhance a learning environment for success. “It means that the education we offer even at the primary level must engage new technologies, equip students with advanced knowledge and skills and encourage innovation and creativity,” he disclosed.
Meanwhile, the principal of the Arthur Waldron Seventh-Day Adventist School in Portsmouth has debunked claims that the school is under locks as a result of COVID-19 infections. Carlotta Challenger said the school is not closed and that it is operating online classes from 8 am to 2 pm without any hitches. Acting Chief of Education, Dr. Jeffery Blaize, has not confirmed if there were coronavirus outbreaks at the schools.
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