The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has offered Virgin Islands high schoolers a chance to continue their studies in that country until the VI has recovered further from Hurricane Irma.
Anyone interested in taking up the offer can make contact Permanent Secretary Dr. Marcia Potter at 346-5360.
Here in the VI, on Oct. 5 students in grades 10 to 12 will begin sessions at the former Clarence Thomas Ltd building in Pasea Estate, which was acquired earlier this year for use as the new public library.
“We are paying close attention to these students as they have already started their CXC preparations and are preparing to exit the secondary education system so we understand the urgency that is needed so that that they will be able to remain on track with the CSEC and CAPE syllabi,” Mr. Walwyn said.
He added that discussions have begun with one of the territory’s internet service providers and will continue with others to ensure that Wi-Fi is available during and after school so that students who can’t access to the internet at home can still access online learning platforms.
The minister also said that mobile phones will be permitted in classrooms to help facilitate learning.
The government plans to assist 11th and 12th graders “with laptops to assist in the additional learning material that they will need for their senior school programmes,” according to a government statement.
Mr. Walwyn is urging potential donors to assist by providing laptops.
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