Xbox, iPad will grow old; education wouldn’t – Hon Myron V. Walwyn
The Minister ignored the sweltering heat of the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall on Sunday March 9, 2014 with beads of perspiration trickling down his face pleaded with parents to join his Ministry in recognizing the urgency with which education needs to be tackled.
It was the occasion of the official opening ceremony for the week long observances of Education week which will come to an end on Saturday March 15, 2014.
“Parents, that urgency also extends to you. Parents, the Xbox, IPad or latest clothes you purchase for your child will soon get old. There will always be some new gadget or in thing that your child will feel they must have,” said Hon Walwyn.
He told them that what will never grow old is the knowledge child possess. He insisted parents need to impress upon children the value of a good education. “Our children will grow up to be honest, independent young men and women, positively contributing to their community, and then perhaps even buying us, their parents, our wishes and desires in our older years,” he said.
Hon Walwyn said that parents should show their children that they care for them by showing up and being part of their school’s Parent Teachers Association. “Our education administrators and professionals cannot successfully do their jobs without your participation. Even with our education quality improvement strategy, we are seeking a partnership with parents at all of our schools. We need your involvement in your child’s education,” said Hon Walwyn.
He further pleaded with parent to ensure that their children are prepared to learn, that they complete their homework and assignments and that they are on the right track with their education. “We need this partnership to be formed before a child is sent to the principal’s office or is on the verge of suspension. We need you to visit your child’s school and form a relationship with their teachers so that both parent and teacher can freely call on one another if anyone spots that trouble might be on the horizon with a student,” challenged Hon Walwyn.
“Getting the job done as good parents does not mean the best shoes or school bag, but it means that children enter their school gate with a decent breakfast and their minds alert and ready to learn, with all the tools they need for the school day, properly dressed in their school’s uniform and the understanding that their only job right now is to be a student, and not just any student, but a good, respectful, mannerly and obedient student,” said Hon Walwyn.
“Parents, now is not the time for apathy or complacency. When we consider the rate of unemployment amongst our young people, their performance at tertiary institutions and the feedback from our business community, we must realise that we are being confronted with the fierce urgency of now. It is time to act with vigorous and positive change,” said Hon Walwyn.
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- National Song and Dress
- Introducing raising of Flags in Schools
- Arranged for Text on Financial Services to be prepared and introduced in schools
- Honoring our Educators and providing professional Training for Teachers and Principals on an ongoing basis
- Remedial program in ESHS for students making the transition from Primary school but have weak areas
- Revamping of our Technical School into the Territory's 4th Secondary institution and offering a globally recognized award in City and Guilds, which will be offered starting this September.
- Introduction of key stage testing at the Primary level in order to get a better picture of how our students are performing and progressing through the system.
- Introduction of additional year at Secondary level to better equip our kids for the workforce and/or College
- Ongoing changes to the curriculum to ensure that our kids remain competitive not only locally but regionally and internationally
- Introduction of higher standards for Govt Scholarships, i.e. 5 CXC passes minimum
- Introduction of mandatory CXC testing for senior secondary students
- Construction of brand new library at ESHS upon taking office, after realizing the current one was a disaster zone
- Development of recreational facilities over on VG with the new Park and the B'ball court roofing which is on island (so they say).
- Focus on early childhood education to ensure that any academical issues are addressed with early intervention to give the kids a fighting chance.
I'm sure there's more I can't think of now, and that's in only 2yrs, with 2yrs to go. dismal record? hmmm don't think so.
Educate them to stop fathering children outside of their marriage. Show respect for their families.
Wives, stop accepting the emotional abuse by the BVI men who crawl in into your homes in the wee hours of the morning. It is not that that they are not fulfilled ay home they just nasty and the women who go with married men are as bad. The children are the ones who suffer that is why the schools are having so much problems. NO guidance from both parents. Ffathers at home hardly spend time with their children EDUCATE OUR BVI men to take their responsibility seriously.