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Education
Public to weigh in on having CXC as benchmark secondary examination
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Territory will have the opportunity to weigh the benefits of having the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) become the mandatory benchmark secondary examination during a series of public consultations with CXC officials to be held next week.
Are iPads the best choice for VI high schools?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Introducing iPads into the Virgin Islands secondary schools is one way of reducing the need for text books and ensuring the classrooms are technology ready, opined former Education and Culture Minister Andrew Fahie in an interview with this news agency recently.
BFEC parent complaint on principal can be personal – says PTA President
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - In an email received from an anonymous Virgin Gorda parent, who claimed that the Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) Secondary Division is in urgent need of a new principal, PTA President Cathy-Ann Bascombe said the concerned parent took the wrong procedure for her concerns to be properly addressed and the matter may be of a personal nature.
Education Minister supports Sixth Form for secondary schools!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Implementing a Sixth form level in the Territory’s secondary schools is an initiative the Education Minister is in full support of since it will “more efficiently” prepare students for the work force.
HLSCC & St. Georges share top spot in Culture Game show
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As part of their 20th Anniversary celebration, the BVI Investment Club hosted a game show among the schools of the Virgin Islands (VI) and in return honoured the winner and other participants yesterday May 2, 2012 at the Treasure Isle Hotel Conference Room.
Principal recommends increase in text book prices at ESHS!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Principal of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), Ms. Melissa Amey, in deliberations with the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC), suggested that the books purchased and sold by the school be sold at a higher rate.
Changes for TechVoc, will be on par with ESHS - Education Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Technical/ Vocational School (TechVoc) located at Baugher’s Bay will no longer be used to house students “who for various reasons were unable to pass Primary 5 exams or who are simply legally required to be in school”, declared Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn at the recent Ministry’s planning session held on April 16, 2012.
Hon. Fahie: CXC benchmark for VI needs ‘thorough’ discussions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Using Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) as a yardstick to measure the Territory’s school leaving examination needs thorough discussions before any decision should be made, opined Former Education Minister and 1st District Representative Hon. Andrew Fahie.
All set for VI’s hosting of Small Island States Conference
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- To promote the betterment of the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean along with other countries, delegates from several countries are scheduled to attend a conference for Small Island States at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and preparations are in high gear for the event.
Teachers dialogue with Minister ahead of Trinity School Term
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Teachers across the Territory’s public primary and secondary schools were able to speak directly with the Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn when they met earlier this week to facilitate discussions on the way forward for the Territory’s education system.
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