The Ministry of Education wishes to inform the national community that schools affected by last week’s inclement weather are open today, including the Penal Quinam Government Primary School which was previously being used as an emergency shelter.
The Honourable Anthony Garcia, Minister of Education extends his sincerest appreciation to all persons who aided in minimising the loss of teaching and learning time at these schools, and those that assisted at schools that were dismissed early due to Friday’s adverse weather.
Clean-up operations at the affected schools commenced right away with assistance from the Regional Corporations; teachers and parents. Additional cleaning and sanitisation was required however, at North Oropouche Government Primary School, which will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday 20th November, 2018. Toco Secondary School will also reopen tomorrow following the completion of special arrangements made to facilitate the resumption of classes.
As these unforseen challenges arise, the Ministry of Education remains resolute in returning all schools to a state of readiness for regular activity within the shortest possible timeframe. The continued support of all stakeholders will keep the Ministry on target to achieving this goal and will be to the benefit of the children of Trinidad and Tobago.