Primary schools in western Jamaica are gearing up for the start of the 2019 / 2020 academic year, which begins on September 2. Principal of the John Rollins Success Primary School in St. James, Yvonne Miller Wisdom, told JIS News that as part of preparations, painting, tiling and other infrastructural works have taken place at the school. She noted that...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is to introduce a National School Leaving Certificate Programme (NSLC) this academic year. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, at the Ministry’s annual Back-to-School Press Conference, held at its National Heroes Circle offices, on August 29. Under the programme all students who successfully complete...

Fifteen early childhood institutions (ECIs) across western Jamaica have been equipped with state-of-the-art playgrounds, under the Kiwanis Club- Division 25 (Cornwall) 2018/2019 ‘Play Ground Effect’ Project. Beneficiary schools include Hague Infant School in Trelawny; Providence Heights Infant School, Hill Top Basic School, Rose Hall Basic School, and Anchovy Basic School in St James; Hopewell Basic School, St. Simon Basic School...

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended Youths for Excellence Limited for providing back to school assistance to students of the Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School. More than 36 students from the Hagley Park Road based school, received items such as computer tablets, bus passes for two months, three months’ supply of food, as well...

One major goal of the Government during the academic year 2019/2020 is to complete the proposed Nutrition Policy, which will restrict certain types of sugary drinks in schools and provide healthier food options for students. This is in keeping with the ban implemented in January 2019, which restricts the circulation of certain types of sugary drinks in schools and public...

As parents prepare for the start of the 2019/2020 academic year, they are being reminded to place special emphasis on their children’s health and wellness. Medical Officer of Health for St. James, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, says the annual prescribed medical examination for students is crucial, as it will ensure children are on track for a healthy academic year. She told...

Results from the recent Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations for grades four and five will be made available to schools on September 13 and October 4, respectively. This announcement was made by Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, at the Ministry’s annual Back-to-School Press Conference, held in the Ministry’s Conference Room, at National Heroes Circle,...