The Tribune

EDUCATION Minister Jerome Fitzgerald recently met with District Superintendents Helen Simmons-Johnson in Eleuthera and Pamela Gorte in Exuma to inspect the repairs done in schools on those islands thus far.

While in Eleuthera, the minister met with the Parent Teachers’ Association (PTA) to reveal and discuss the working drawings for the new school that is to be built next year.

The two-storey complex, which will cost approximately $12m dollars will boast administrators’ offices, three classroom blocks, a tuck shop, and a pavilion amongst other features.

In Exuma, Mr Fitzgerald expressed his gratitude to General Manager of Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort Jeremy Mutton for being such an excellent corporate partner for schools on the island. In Exuma, as on the other islands, the minister committed to placing the programme, “Tune in to Reading”, in each computer lab to assist teachers with the ministry’s goal of increasing the literacy levels of students throughout the country.

Covering 17 schools in Eleuthera and in Exuma, approximately nine schools, the minister thanked administrators and teachers for the exceptional work being done with students, and vowed his continued support, so that the improved results in this year’s national exams may be sustained.