Education Minister assesses readiness for re-opening of schools

With schools set to re-open on Monday after the Christmas holiday, Minister of Education Dr Nicolette Henry visited fours schools across the city to assess their readiness for the re-opening of school.

The Education Minister was accompanied by the Head of Buildings- Ministry of Education Mr Ron Eastman. The schools visited were Sophia Primary, Turkeyen Nursery, New Campbellville Secondary and Tutorial High School.

Minister Henry said she wanted to get a first-hand understanding of the preparations that are currently ongoing on the ground to be satisfied that when school re-opens there will be no issues.

Based on what was seen on the ground, Dr Henry indicated that she was satisfied with the preparations so far. (Ministry of Education’s Public Relations Department)