Education Week 2022 kicked off on Sunday 6 March with its usual flare, as the official ecumenical church services were hosted across the country. Social media was lit up with lots of pictures from the various services across the islands, as the Ministry of Education personnel, schools, parents and supporters all displayed their Sunday best for the occasion.
Activities for Education Week 2022 will run until 11 March under the theme “Success for Every Learner”. The Ministry of Education says that activities are planned at the national and school level.
Today, in Grand Turk, the Ona Glinton Primary School held a special award ceremony for students who made the honour roll. The event was attended by the Minister for Home Affairs, Honourable Otis Morris, who reminisced about when he attended the school and said that he would do everything in his power to ensure that the school remains the number one primary school in the country.
Former Principal, Ms. Gwen Harvey also attended, where she gave a prayer and assisted with the handing out of awards. Consequently, today is also her birthday. Happy birthday to you former Principal Harvey.
Also, in Grand Turk, the Eliza Simons Primary School also hosted a cultural day with local ripsaw musicians, where students got to sing local songs, learn how to play local music, and have lots of fun.
Other activities taking place today included the Fortis Virtual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Teachers Workshops.
Also, later today at 5:30 pm there will be a symposium on the Education Week theme of Success Every Learner. The symposium begins with a keynote address and will be followed by a panel discussion. The panel will discuss the theme with a view towards providing recommendations aimed at improving the education system’s ability to facilitate, what the theme postulates.
On Tuesday, 8 March there will be a TVET (Technical Vocational Education and Training) Day will be hosted at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex.
In addition to the main activities, individual schools across the country will be hosting a variety of activities.
Education Week concludes on the 11th Teachers Day. The Ministry of Education says that teachers are this world’s unsung heroes, and it implores us to remember that special teacher that made a difference in our lives and helped us to become the successful individuals we are today and send that teacher or teachers a special shout-out.
