Delay in School Reopening for St Vincent and the Grenadines due to Hurricane Repairs
Background Information
The new academic year is due to start on September 2nd for St Vincent and the Grenadines. However, many schools will remain closed for the 2024/2025 session due to ongoing repair work following Hurricane Beryl.
School Reopening Plan
The Ministry of Education and National Reconciliation has implemented a reopening plan in stages to ensure that each school is completely prepared to welcome children back to a safe and conducive learning environment.
- 10 schools will remain closed until further notice, with Kingston Preparatory School scheduled to resume on September 4th.
- 7 other primary schools will start operating from September 9th, including Calder Government School, Mary Hutchinson Primary School (mainland location), Canouan Government School, Lodge Village Government School, Sion Hill Government School, Lower Bay Inc., and Stephanie Browne Primary School (mainland location).
- The remaining two schools will operate late from September 16th, including Mayreau Government School and Paget Farm Government School. All other schools will start operating on September 2nd.
Bishop’s College Kingstown and Technical Institutes
Bishop’s College Kingstown, which lost its roof during the hurricane, is expected to restart operations on September 16th. Meanwhile, the technical institutes, including Kingston Technical Institute, Barrouallie Technical Institute, Georgetown Technical Institute, North Leeward Technical Institute, and Campden Park Technical Institute, will resume work on September 2nd.
Combating Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Schools in St Vincent and the Grenadines have taken steps to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue. Principals have advised students to wear light-coloured clothing to reduce the risk of contraction. Additionally, schools can help reduce mosquito breeding by dumping stagnant water gathered in containers around school grounds and adequately covering stored water.
Conclusion
The planned reopening of schools in St Vincent and the Grenadines is crucial to restore normalcy to the region. The efforts of the Ministry of Education and administrators to ensure the safety of students and teachers are paramount.
FAQs
Q: What is the reason for the delayed reopening of schools?
A: The delay is due to ongoing repair work following Hurricane Beryl.
Q: Which schools will remain closed until further notice?
A: 10 schools have been identified as requiring repair work before they can be reopened.
Q: Can students attend schools that reopen on September 2nd?
A: Yes, all schools will resume operating on September 2nd, except for the designated schools that require additional work.
Q: How do schools plan to combat dengue fever?
A: Schools will take preventative measures, such as asking students to wear light-colored clothing and implementing measures to reduce mosquito breeding.
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