Schools’ Re-opening Steps up Tempo

The continued programme of re-opening of schools continued this week, with a stand-down of all school shelters and increasing tempo of health and safety inspections.

Many schools suffered substantial damage, delaying anticipated opening dates, whilst others were being used as shelters for residents whose property was damaged. Two schools were also being used as clinics. This was being resolved this week, with the closure of all shelters accommodated on school sites. At week’s end, shelter occupants were being moved to the East End Civic Centre, which will be the sole remaining shelter.

In addition, the Ministry has been working with the Department of Environmental Health and a private company to ensure that classrooms are free of mould and any other hazards. In some cases, this work has delayed the scheduled reopening. However, the Ministry is putting the health and safety of the students first.

In light of this, schools have opened wherever possible but are mainly operating as learning centres. These centres are focusing on core subjects and a range of enrichment opportunities and are not able to accommodate the full school population. Students who have gone overseas are encouraged to remain to complete the full term.

The following are the current proposed opening dates for schools (as at 28 October). Members of the public should be aware that this may be subject to change:

The Lighthouse School – Re-opened 25 October.

John Gray High School – Year 12 opened 20 October with it’s full examination programme; Year 10 & 11 – 8 November (Year 10 classes will be at the Agape Family Centre).

George Hicks High School – 8 November with split shifts introduced.

George Town Primary – 25 October as a learning centre at the Elmslie Church Hall with 100 children. Plan to return to school site by 8 November.

John A Cumber Primary – 1 November. Some classes will be held in the Hall.

Red Bay Primary – Re-opening as a learning centre on 1 November at the Mary Miller Memorial Hall.

Prospect Primary School – 1 November, subject to clinic being relocated.

Bodden Town Primary – 8 November, subject to clinic being relocated.

Savannah Primary School – Re-opening 8 November as a learning centre in the United Church Hall, subject to repairs being completed.

North Side Primary – Re-opening 1 November in the North Side Civic centre.

East End Primary – 18 October as a learning centre.

Alternative Education – 15 November

University College – Re-opened

The following 13 pre-schools and day care centres are now open:

Corisues in Lower Valley - contact 947 2270

First Steps on Smith Road, George Town - contact 525 8413 or 916 1121

Just For Kids on Orange Drive, Prospect - contact 916 5754

Little Angels on Walkers Road, George Town - contact 917 7920/ 916 3057

Little Trotters on Walkers Road, George Town - contact 525 4080

Montessori by the Sea in temporary accommodation in George Town - contact 925 4792

Montessori del Sol on Walkers Road, GT- contact 525 7000/ 949 3222

Quality Child Care in West Bay - contact 926 2527/ 917 9014

Shauna’s Early World in West Bay- contact 916 6367

Sister Janice early Learning Center on Crewe Road - contact 929 0102

St George’s Anglican Pre-School off Eastern Avenue, GT- contact 945 0441

Tiffany’s Pre-School in West Bay - contact 916 1101

The Achievement Centre on Shamrock Road - c