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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, emphasises a point while fielding questions at a press conference at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle headquarters in Kingston today (June 17), to provide details of students’ performance in the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).

Education Ministry Launches Literacy and Numeracy Lessons for Grade Four Students

The Ministry of Education has launched a series of televised programmes to assist students in preparing for the Grade Four Literacy and Numeracy tests on June 30 and July 1. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, made the disclosure during...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), addresses a press conference at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle headquarters in Kingston today (June 17), to provide details of students’ performance in the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). Listening (from second left) are: Permanent Secretary, Elaine Foster-Allen; and Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean.

Use GSAT Results Profile to Address Weaknesses – Rev. Thwaites

Student at the Holy Childhood Preparatory School, Tariq Wright, who received perfect scores in the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT)

Perfect Scores For Tariq

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addressing the 6th Biennial Diaspora Conference 2015 Plenary Education Session, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on June 16, in Rose Hall, St. James. Rev. Thwaites spoke on the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora, partnering for education transformation’. The session formed part of the scheduled activities at the Diaspora Conference, being held from June 13 to 18, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

Education Gets US$40 Million Annually From Diaspora

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

Overall Improvement in GSAT Results

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), emphasizes a point to President and Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS), Richard Powell, during Tuesday’s (June 16) power breakfast at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay, St. James, which was sponsored by the financial institution. The breakfast formed part of activities scheduled for the 2015 Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held from June 15 to 18, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, under the theme: ‘Jamaica and the Diaspora: Linking for Growth and Prosperity’.

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Remedial Summer School Programme for GSAT Students

The Ministry of Education is targeting students who sat the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), for a remedial summer school programme, being proposed for implementation this year. The programme is being developed to assist students who, although shortlisted to attend high school in September, were deemed not to have performed to their full potential. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald...

Region five principals attend a conference held on June 12, at St. Elizabeth Technical High School, which was addressed by Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

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Principals Urged to Add Value to Schools

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is advising school principals not to measure their competence on the basis of examination passes but on the value they add to the students and schools that they lead. “The measure is adding value…it’s very important when we recognise the need not to be complacent with mediocrity, but rather to strive for excellence and...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

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40 Educators to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation

Forty persons, who have made outstanding contribution to the advancement of education in Jamaica, are to be honoured with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, will present the awards at a ceremony slated for Wednesday, June 24 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, commencing at 6:30 p.m. She will also deliver...

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Govt Investing In Upgrading Secondary Schools

Minister of Education, Hon. Ronald Thwaites, says the Government is making “serious investment” in the upgrading of a number of secondary schools across the island. He said the objective is to lift the standard of the institutions, which are “not considered schools of choice”. “There are nearly 60 such high schools …where we are spending our capital. Campion and Immaculate,...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses a region five principals’ conference held at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) on Friday, June 12.

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Education Ministry Continues Dialogue on Merger of Primary Schools

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Ministry continues to have dialogue with education stakeholders regarding the merger of some primary schools across the island. The plan is to combine smaller, struggling institutions with high-performing ones, in order to maximise resources and improve standards. The Education Minister was addressing a region five principals’ conference held on Friday (June 12),...

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Support for Education Ministry to Place Students Near Home

Several stakeholders in the education sector have come out in support of plans by the Ministry of Education to place students doing the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), in schools close to where they live. Responding to the idea, President of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools, Heather Murray, told JIS News that it is a “move in...

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Ministry To Increase Transfer of GSAT Students Due to Distance

The Ministry of Education is cognisant of the many challenges facing parents whose children have to attend schools that are far from where they live. Among the concerns are the availability and cost of transportation as well as the cost of lunch. These factors sometimes limit children’s attendance to three days per week. Schools also have been concerned about how...