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Education Minister Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites makes a point during an interview with JIS News in St. James recently. The Minister said Private secondary schools still have a role to play in Jamaica’s education system.

Private Schools a Vibrant Part of Education System – Minister Thwaites

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites says private schools remain a vibrant part of the education system, despite the Government’s decision not to this year place any of the students who sat the Grade Six Achievement Test, (GSAT) at these...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, emphasizes a point as he addresses the issue of parents forging partnerships with schools. The Minister was speaking at the launch of Anchovy High School Campus 2, in Montpelier, St. James, recently.

Education Minister Says Parents Must Begin Playing Greater Roles

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd left), is shown a model plan of the Sydney Pagon Agricultural High School’s campus in Elim, St. Elizabeth, by Grade Nine student Reyanardo Joseph (right), during a visit for the institution’s recent Open Day exhibition. Accompanying the Governor-General are: Custos Rotulorum for St Elizabeth, Hon. Beryl Rochester (left); Principal, Blansford Henry (centre); and Head of the St Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Lansford Salmon.

Revised Curriculum for Sydney Pagon High School

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (3rd left), interfaces with Grade 10 students of Anchovy High School in St. James, from left: Anesia Eldermire, Kijori Harris, Keneisha Harvey, Dacia Vincent and Crystal Smith, following Friday’s (June 20) groundbreaking ceremony at Montpelier, St. James, where the institution’s second campus will be established. Rev. Thwaites delivered the keynote address.

$120 Million Second Campus for Anchovy High

Education Minister Wants Mandatory Inclusion of Schools in Housing Developments

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second left), looks on as Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Scarlette Gillings (right), and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei (fourth left), unveil a plaque at the official opening of the Parade Gardens Community Centre, in Down Town Kingston, on June 18. Others (from left) are: Director of Crime Prevention and Community Safety, in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Brown; and President of the Parade Gardens Community Development Council, Sandra Buchanan.

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New Community Centre for Parade Gardens and Environs

Parade Gardens and the surrounding areas in downtown Kingston, now have a community centre, constructed at a cost of $39 million by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), with inputs from the community, and the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP). Speaking at the official handing over ceremony on Wednesday, June 18, Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, who...

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean. (FILE)

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Education Ministry Urges Schools to Cut Cost of Graduation

The Ministry of Education is reminding schools that graduation exercises should be made as conservative as possible, to avoid unnecessary expense to parents. Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean, said while graduation is important as a feel good exercise, it is not a component of the curriculum or a compulsory requirement. She is recommending that...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, makes a point during a press briefing held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices on June 17 to release the results of the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT).

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More Than 70% of GSAT Students Placed in Schools of Choice

More than 70 per cent of students, who sat the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) in March 2014, have been placed in the schools of their choice. Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has pointed out that 28,883 of the 39,438 students have been placed in their preferred schools. The Minister was speaking at a press briefing, held at...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), presents educator, Jennifer Hewitt, with her award for 40 years of devoted service to education. Miss Hewitt was among 40 outstanding educators who were honoured during a ceremony for the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to education, held on the lawns of Jamaica House, on June 12.

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Outstanding Teachers Honoured at Jamaica House

They act as caregivers, assume the roles of parents and counsellors, and provide other support as they mold many brilliant young minds, often employing unorthodox teaching methods. As unsung heroes of the classroom, they also sacrifice their time, funds and effort to ensure Jamaica’s children receive the best education. It is in recognition of their immense value and contributions that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre); presents former Secretary-General of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Adolph Cameron, with his award for years of service to education. Dr. Cameron, along with 39 other educators, were honoured during the presentation ceremony for the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education, on the lawns of Jamaica House on Thursday, June 12.

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PM Praises Nation’s Teachers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has praised the nation’s teachers for dedicating their lives to not only advancing education, but transforming the country’s populace through selfless acts of kindness. “Many of you have for decades voluntarily given of your time and resources, beyond the call of duty as dictated by your job descriptions. In addition to providing...

The original building constructed by the Government of Jamaica in 1914, to house the Burnt Savannah Primary School, in St. Elizabeth. The building is still being used today to house four classrooms.

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Burnt Savannah Primary – 100 Years of Commitment to Education

The Burnt Savannah Primary School, formerly the Burnt Savannah All Age School, in St. Elizabeth, has accomplished the enviable achievement of shaping young minds, for 100 years. The school has been in operation since 1914, when the Government of Jamaica constructed the first building for the institution, to accommodate students who received their tutoring at the Baptist and Methodist churches...

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Schools to be Used as Performing Arts Centres

The Ministries of Tourism and Entertainment, and Education, have partnered in an engagement that will see several high schools being utilised as performing arts centres. Arising from this, an initial four institutions - Jamaica College and St. Andrew High School in St. Andrew; Guys Hill High School, St. Catherine; and Manchester High School, Manchester - have been selected for improvement...