Education seems to be top of mind in Carrot Bay, with several residents voicing concerns about school-related issues like mould in the classroom and disruptive students during last night’s meeting of National Democratic Party government ministers and the community at Isabella Morris Primary School.
The meeting venue has had mould issues in the past, according to one attendee, and certain classrooms have had continuing problems.
Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn responded that he is aware of the mould issue and that work has been done and will continue at the school.
A resident who identified herself as a teacher said she is concerned about the presence of students who are repeating primary grades. These students can be a negative influence on others in the classroom, she said, adding that she’s worried that her students might commit violence against her or other teachers.
Mr. Walwyn said there’s no quick solution to the problem she described, but the ministry is taking steps toward establishing a post-primary programme that will help place students with difficulties in a programme to help them catch up.
“I ask teachers to continue to exercise tolerance until we can get other things in place,” Mr. Walwyn said.
See the Feb. 28, 2013 edition for full coverage.
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