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Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
18 Alexandra Street, St. Clair, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Phone: 1-868-628-1581/622-1088 Fax: 1-868-628-2088 www.moe.gov.tt
NEWS RELEASE 4th January, 2016
SUCCESSFUL REOPENING OF SCHOOLS
Minister of Education, The Honourable Anthony Garcia is confirming all primary and secondary
schools have opened today (January 4th, 2016) and are in a state of readiness. This includes the
Vistabella Presbyterian Primary School which has a full turnout of teachers and 400 out of 475
students reoccupying the school building since it was closed during the last semester due to electrical
problems.
He said due to roadblocks in the St. Patrick district, students’ attendance in eleven (11) schools was
adversely affected. These schools are Guapo Government Primary School; Vance River RC Primary;
Brighton AC Primary; La Brea RC Primary; Point Fortin AC Primary; Point Fortin RC Primary;
Point Fortin ASJA Primary School; Holy Name Convent; Point Fortin East, Vessigny Secondary
School and the Point Fortin West Secondary.
Additionally, Minister Garcia said classes at the Santa Rosa Government Primary School has fully
resumed today following early dismissals last term due to a malfunctioning water pump, toilets and
plumbing problems.
Speaking on the issue of the reopening of schools, Minister Garcia said, “I would like to thank the
Education Facilities Company Limited, its contractors and officials from the Ministry of Education
who have worked assiduously to ensure that all schools were opened today.” He further called on
students to ensure that they take their schoolwork seriously, and acknowledged that many teachers
operate under challenging conditions, but said he sincerely appreciates their dedication to duty and
willingness to provide a high quality education to the country’s children.
For further information please contact the Corporate Communications Division,Ministryof Education: ph:628-1581 / fx:628-2088

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News release successful reopening of schools

  • 1. Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago MINISTRY OF EDUCATION CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION 18 Alexandra Street, St. Clair, Port of Spain, Trinidad Phone: 1-868-628-1581/622-1088 Fax: 1-868-628-2088 www.moe.gov.tt NEWS RELEASE 4th January, 2016 SUCCESSFUL REOPENING OF SCHOOLS Minister of Education, The Honourable Anthony Garcia is confirming all primary and secondary schools have opened today (January 4th, 2016) and are in a state of readiness. This includes the Vistabella Presbyterian Primary School which has a full turnout of teachers and 400 out of 475 students reoccupying the school building since it was closed during the last semester due to electrical problems. He said due to roadblocks in the St. Patrick district, students’ attendance in eleven (11) schools was adversely affected. These schools are Guapo Government Primary School; Vance River RC Primary; Brighton AC Primary; La Brea RC Primary; Point Fortin AC Primary; Point Fortin RC Primary; Point Fortin ASJA Primary School; Holy Name Convent; Point Fortin East, Vessigny Secondary School and the Point Fortin West Secondary. Additionally, Minister Garcia said classes at the Santa Rosa Government Primary School has fully resumed today following early dismissals last term due to a malfunctioning water pump, toilets and plumbing problems. Speaking on the issue of the reopening of schools, Minister Garcia said, “I would like to thank the Education Facilities Company Limited, its contractors and officials from the Ministry of Education who have worked assiduously to ensure that all schools were opened today.” He further called on students to ensure that they take their schoolwork seriously, and acknowledged that many teachers operate under challenging conditions, but said he sincerely appreciates their dedication to duty and willingness to provide a high quality education to the country’s children.
  • 2. For further information please contact the Corporate Communications Division,Ministryof Education: ph:628-1581 / fx:628-2088