Better Access for Differently Abled in Schools
Access for the differently abled is being enhanced at several Tobago schools with the installation of wheelchair ramps. Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles said this is to ensure the safety of those with physical challenges. “At Parlatuvier [Anglican Primary], for example, a ramp is being built and wheelchairs provided to allow access to two students with […]
Tobago Seeking To Provide More Teacher Support
The most recent policy meeting on education in Tobago centred on providing more support for teachers in Tobago. The quarterly meeting was held between representatives of the Ministry of Education and the Division of Education, Innovation and Energy. “Discussions focused on a couple of things,” Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles said at last week’s (November 28) […]
Scarborough RC Take Girls Title
Scarborough RC Primary Schools girls football team has earned praised for victory in the Atlantic National Primary School Final. The Scarborough girls hammered San Fernando Methodist primary 4-0 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, Trinidad on Wednesday (November 21). The win means the Scarborough girls repeated as national champions. Chief Secretary Kelvin Charles, who […]
Accreditation Conference Starts Wednesday
Tobago will host the Caribbean Area Network for Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education (CANQATE) Conference and AGM at the Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort Hotel, beginning on Wednesday (November 14). It’s the first time the Conference is being hosted in Tobago, through collaboration among Division of Education, Innovation and Energy, the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and […]
Remedial Work Starts on Scarborough RC
Remedial work began today (October 19) on the Scarborough RC School. The work will be done on priority areas in Block E to address minor issues, including the installation of awnings to reduce water flow in the corridor, and the application of a surface epoxy on the existing tiles to eliminate the risk of slipping […]
Secondary School Art Competition Begins
The annual Secondary Schools Art Competition is open for submissions. The top 12 entries will receive up to $30,000 in prizes. Their artwork will also earn a spot in the 2019 edition of the Chief Secretary’s calendar. The competition is open to secondary school students only, and the deadline for submission is October 31. Application […]