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In a Media Release on Monday evening (24th January 2022), the Ministry of Education said it has held several consultation meetings with stakeholders over the past three (3) months regarding the operations of schools in Term II 2021/2022. The Ministry said that while there are many different views on the return to physical school and how it should be implemented, “the major concerns center around the safety of all school personnel, and the quality of life and education to which the children of Trinidad and Tobago are exposed.” The Ministry continued, “It is established that physical teaching and learning is most effective for our ECCE, primary and secondary school students, but this must be achieved in a manner that is deemed both safe and logistically practical. The results of the SEA and CXC examinations in 2021, when compared with those of 2020, have shown decreases in student performance consistent with the learning loss predicted due to the absence of students from the physical classroom during the Pandemic. The results of the Diagnostic Tests in Math and English Language which all public schools administered in October 2021 also identified gaps in student achievement across levels in these fundamental areas.” Since March 2020, teaching and learning has taken place mainly using the online modality. The Ministry notes that the Government has approached physical attendance of students using a phased, incremental approach, allowing administrators to develop and adjust policies, systems for monitoring and school operations on small cohorts to avoid overwhelming the system. Students of Forms 4 - 6 have attended school physically from February - July 2021 and October - December 2021, and are still in physical attendance at this time. The Ministry states that in addition, “physical examinations, involving thousands of our students, have been held for SEA in 2020 and 2021, as well as CSEC and CAPE, held in June 2020, January 2021, June 2021, and, most recently, January 2022.” According to the Ministry, the conduct of physical school and examinations in Trinidad and Tobago during the Pandemic “has been challenging, as it is globally. It has required the understanding and co-operation of all school personnel, including parents, and adjustments to school operations which promote safety.” The Ministry said these include:
The Ministry said it remains committed to working with and learning from all stakeholders and making decisions in the best interest of the Nation's children. In light of all considerations, the Ministry has taken the following decisions regarding the physical re-opening of schools in Term II 2021/22:
On the basis of the decisions taken above, the Ministry states that detailed Guidelines will be sent to schools via Circular Memorandum, and made available to the public, “as the co-operation of parents continues to be crucial to the operations of schools, especially in this time of transition.” The Government maintains the position that COVID-19 vaccines are available, and continue to be the best protection against becoming grievously ill if students contract the virus. The Ministry added, “Parents are therefore strongly encouraged to vaccinate eligible children as they return to the classroom.” The Media Release concluded by saying, “The Ministry lauds the efforts of all staff, stakeholders, parents, teachers, middle management, and Principals as Trinidad and Tobago seeks to offer the best educational opportunities possible, in the time of the pandemic, to our children. Our continued co-operation and commitment during this transitionary period will be critical for the best outcomes.” This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates.
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