“During the week of February 28th to March 4th the Ministry will celebrate Education Week. This year, I am especially pleased at the theme that was chosen for the week long observances: ‘Success for Every learner’. Education Officials and partners will know that this theme underlies our five year strategic plan and many of the key initiatives implemented in our Ministry.”
“Success for every learner means that we provide various opportunities to ensure that each child, from the time they enter our system is given the opportunity to excel according to their special abilities. Whether a child is good academically, prefers to work within the skills area, excels in sports or is an all-rounder.”
“Success is ensuring that on leaving our system, all children are able to leave with some form of certification. The Ministry believes the curriculum must be reviewed, that Technical and Vocational teaching and learning must be enhanced, that children with special learning considerations must be given opportunity for inclusion and resources must be in place to ensure all of this takes place.”
“This week, you the public will get an opportunity to see ‘Every learner’ on display. I am sure the various schools will put on displays, invite you in to witness learning and teaching in action. I do hope you support it. I do hope that you see beyond what else needs to be done, to what is being achieved by our teachers, students, parents and partners.”
“I am looking forward to joining in on all the National Events and to celebrating with all my Education officials at the Department and School level. I am going to shout Success to Every Learning! Success to Every Learner!”
