As deputy chairwoman of the board of governors at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Fiona Forbes-Vanterpool knows she has big shoes to fill. “When I reflect on the challenges that …
January 16, 2020
October 22, 2019
Week of events celebrates reading
The students of Joyce Samuel Primary School wanted everyone to know that reading is their “super power.” As they took to the streets of Road Town along with other primary …
September 14, 2019
ESHS building opens as school year begins
Exactly two years after Hurricane Irma gutted the L-shaped building at Elmore Stoutt High School, a team of contractors handed the renovated facility back to the Ministry of Education, Culture, …
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September 12, 2019
Preschoolers to learn ‘physical literacy’
Preschool students around the territory will learn “physical literacy” as part of a new programme that is scheduled to continue through the school year, according to Government Information Services. Health …
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June 26, 2019
Bar lowered for high school exit exam
The pass mark for the public high school exit exam recently was lowered from 60 percent to 50 percent after a review found that teachers had never seen a copy …
June 4, 2019
‘Virtual museum’ highlights Virgin Islands culture
The Department of Culture has launched its first “virtual museum” as part of efforts to motivate young people around the territory, according to government. The initiative, which launched on May …
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April 29, 2019
St. George’s schools celebrate VI impact
Hundreds of children in uniforms marched under the hot sun to the sound of gospel songs Tuesday from Queen Elizabeth II Park to the St. George’s Episcopal Church on Main …
June 8, 2018
Rebuild of Elmore Stoutt High School faces delays
Ask any Elmore Stoutt High School student about their number-one wish to improve their educational experience, and their answer is likely to be more space. “We have, like, 700 juniors?” …
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