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Principal Director of the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), Dr. Maurice Smith, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 30, where he disclosed that more than 300 principals have been trained.
Principal Director of the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), Dr. Maurice Smith, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 30, where he disclosed that more than 300 principals have been trained.

300 Principals Receive Leadership Training

More than 300 principals of public educational institutions across the island have been trained under round one of the Effective Principal Training Programme, introduced by the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) in March 2012. Principal Director at the NCEL,...
Chief Executive Officer, Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), Paul Hines, addresses stakeholders at the School Suspension Intervention Programme (SSIP) Tracer Survey Consultation, held at the DRF’s headquarters in Kingston, on October 30.
Chief Executive Officer, Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), Paul Hines, addresses stakeholders at the School Suspension Intervention Programme (SSIP) Tracer Survey Consultation, held at the DRF’s headquarters in Kingston, on October 30.

Minister of Education Lauds Work of SSIP
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses the symbolic handing over ceremony for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Jamaica Basic Education Project (JBEP), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, recently. Seated (from left) are: Education Specialist, USAID, Claire Spence; JBEP Project Director, Dr. Jean Beaumont; Mission Director, USAID, Denise Herbol; and President of Juarez and Associates, Nicandro Juarez.
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses the symbolic handing over ceremony for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Jamaica Basic Education Project (JBEP), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, recently. Seated (from left) are: Education Specialist, USAID, Claire Spence; JBEP Project Director, Dr. Jean Beaumont; Mission Director, USAID, Denise Herbol; and President of Juarez and Associates, Nicandro Juarez.

Education Ministry Continues Project to Improve Reading
University of the West Indies (UWI) Chancellor, Sir George Alleyne (left), and Vice Chancellor, Professor Nigel Harris (right), share pleasantries with newly inducted Principal of the UWI’s Mona Campus in St. Andrew, Professor Archibald McDonald, following his installation during a ceremony at the institution on Tuesday (October 29).
University of the West Indies (UWI) Chancellor, Sir George Alleyne (left), and Vice Chancellor, Professor Nigel Harris (right), share pleasantries with newly inducted Principal of the UWI’s Mona Campus in St. Andrew, Professor Archibald McDonald, following his installation during a ceremony at the institution on Tuesday (October 29).

Professor Archibald McDonald Inducted as 13th Principal of UWI Mona
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites ( second right) presents Vice Principal, Oberlin High School, Audrey Francis (centre), with a trophy for being the top high school in the Eastern Region, during an awards luncheon held on October 25, at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Assistant Marketing Manager, Jamaica Observer, Pamille Shaw Blair; Principal, Oberlin High, Ivy Clarke; and Public Relations Manager, Flow, Jeanette Lewis. The luncheon was to honour approximately 22 teachers from the Eastern Region, who have assisted with the production and sales of the company’s educational publications.
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites ( second right) presents Vice Principal, Oberlin High School, Audrey Francis (centre), with a trophy for being the top high school in the Eastern Region, during an awards luncheon held on October 25, at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Assistant Marketing Manager, Jamaica Observer, Pamille Shaw Blair; Principal, Oberlin High, Ivy Clarke; and Public Relations Manager, Flow, Jeanette Lewis. The luncheon was to honour approximately 22 teachers from the Eastern Region, who have assisted with the production and sales of the company’s educational publications.

Process to Recruit Reading Coaches Advanced – Minister Thwaites

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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites ( second right) presents a trophy to Principal, Jessie Ripoll Primary School, Marcia Dentry Fogah, during an awards luncheon held on October 25, at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Assistant Marketing Manager, Jamaica Observer, Pamille Shaw Blair; teacher, Jessie Ripoll Primary, Raphael Davis; and Public Relations Manager, Flow, Jeanette Lewis. The luncheon was to honour approximately 22 teachers from the Eastern Region, who have assisted with the production and sales of the company’s educational publications.
Education

Parenting Resource Centres on Track for Year End

Plans are on track for the establishment of approximately 80 parenting places island wide by December 2013. Speaking at an awards luncheon for teachers at the Jamaica Observer’s headquarters in Kingston on Friday (Oct. 25), Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites said the resource centres are being established by the National Parenting Support Commission, to provide parents with best...
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Windward Road Primary and Junior High School student, Princess Rainford (seated), demonstrates her proficiency of the computer to Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites (2nd right). The Minister was touring sections of the school, during a visit to the institution’s East Kingston location on October 24. Looking on at right, is principal, Norman Malcolm. (FILE)
Education

Education Ministry Assessing Needs of Schools

The Windward Road Primary and Junior High School in Kingston is among several institutions being assessed by the Ministry of Education, to determine the extent of assistance needed to address classroom space limitations, among other challenges. Making the disclosure during a visit to the school on October 24, portfolio Minister, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites, said this is in a bid...
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Education Minister, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left); greets Deputy Principal at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, Ishenkumba Kahwa; while Head of the Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work, Dr. Heather Rickets, looks on. The Minister was guest speaker at the launch of a special issue of the Caribbean Journal of Social Work entitled, ‘Social Work & Development: Caribbean Insights,’ on October 23at the Undercroft, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus.
Education

Rev. Thwaites Supports Call for Social Workers in Schools

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is expressing support for the placement of social workers in the local school system. He was responding to a recent call by the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) for the involvement of social workers in schools. The Education Minister said the appeal is to be supported. “It is not to take away work from anybody....
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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), along with Roman Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Kingston, His Grace the Most Rev. Donald Reece (2nd left); hotelier and business mogul, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart (centre); Principal, Campion College, Grace Baston (3rd right); and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kingston, His Grace the Most Rev. Charles Dufour (2nd right), observe as Mr. Stewart’s wife, Erica Stewart, unveils a commemorative plaque at Thursday’s (October 24) official opening of the Jonathan Stewart Library/Media Centre, at Campion College, St. Andrew. The facility is named in honour of the Stewarts’ late son, who attended the institution.
Education

Campion Gets New Library/Media Centre

Campion College’s academic programme for its 1,450 enrolled students has been significantly strengthened by a newly built library/media centre at the institution’s Old Hope Road campus, in St. Andrew. The facility, the Jonathan Stewart Library Media Centre, is named in honour of the late Campion College alumnus and son of hotelier and business mogul, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart. Construction of the...
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The 2012 winner of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Essay Competition, 12-year-old Toni-Ann Williams, sixth grade student of Westwood High School, in Trelawny, and former student of Mount Alvernia Preparatory School in Montego Bay, St. James.
Education

Young Achiever Suggests Foundation on Which Country Should Be Built

The high ideals, principles and accomplishments of the National Heroes and Heroine, should form the foundation on which the country is governed and built. This suggestion comes from Westwood High School’s seventh grader, 12-year-old Toni-Ann Williams, who copped first place in the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2012 annual Heritage Essay Competition. The competition, which was held for the first time...
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Outstanding student of Free Town Primary School, nine year-old Jaiden Morrison, places flowers at the shrine of National Hero, the Right Excellent Paul Bogle, at this year’s ‘Salute to the National Heroes’, held on National Heroes Day (October 21), at the National Heroes Park in Kingston. Looking on are Vice Principal of Half-Way Tree Primary, Shelley Lee, and students and Cub Scouts of Half-WayTree Primary.
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Young Students Take Part in Ceremony to Honour National Heroes

Scores of students from primary schools in Kingston participated in a ceremony at National Heroes Park on October 21, where flowers were laid at the shrines of the National Heroes by public officials, led by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Students were selected from Lannaman’s Preparatory, Mona Preparatory, Wolmer’s Preparatory, Jessie Ripoll, Franklin Town Primary, Half-Way...
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Principal of Windward Road Primary and Junior High School in Kingston, Norman Malcolm, displays the Carol Miller Trophy for the Most Avid (Student) Reader, one of the many trophies occupying his office. A miniature version of this award is presented to the student who reads exceptionally throughout the academic year.
Education

Distinguished Educator to Receive National Badge of Honour

Principal of Windward Road Primary and Junior High School in Kingston, Norman Malcolm, is among over 170 Jamaicans who will be conferred with National Honours and Awards by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at Kings House on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 21. Mr. Malcolm will receive the Badge of Honour for long and faithful service...
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