Education

Education June 29, 2009

SJC Offering Refunds for Unauthorized Fee Hike

SJC will refund parents for a blocked fee increase and offers a voluntary donation option while some parents demand improvements in education quality.

Education June 29, 2009

Summer Swimming Classes Begin at YWCA

summer swimming classes for children have started at the YWCA, teaching essential swimming skills for safety in water.

Education June 26, 2009

Wish Comes Through in More Tomorrow

The Wish Foundation provided school supplies and scholarships to students at More Tomorrow Government School, celebrating their achievements on the last day of school.

Education June 25, 2009

SJC President Lashes Back at Patrick Faber

Frank Garbutt, President of SJC, responds to Minister of Education Patrick Faber's comments regarding new fees and the National Education Services Commission.

Education June 25, 2009

...And Discusses Concerns about TSC

The Minister discusses the implications of the Teaching Services Commission on Catholic Schools' hiring practices and the need for further consultation.

Education June 24, 2009

Conductor Who Punched Student Fired

Gareth Humes, a bus conductor at Stella Maris School, was fired after assaulting a 14-year-old student with special needs during a confrontation.

Education June 23, 2009

Education Minister Patrick Faber Takes on SJC

Education Minister Patrick Faber criticizes Saint John’s College High School for increasing registration fees without approval from the Ministry of Education.

Education June 23, 2009

Faber Defends Teaching Services Commission

Patrick Faber defends the proposed Teaching Services Commission aimed at managing teacher hiring in grant-aided schools amid concerns from the Catholic Church.

Education June 23, 2009

4 Belizean Students Accepted Into Petters' Leadership Academy

Four Belizean students have been accepted into Dr. Arlie Petters Summer Leadership Academy at the Petters Research Institute in Dangriga.

Education June 22, 2009

SJC Arbitrarily Imposes New Fees

Saint John’s College High School has unilaterally increased its fees despite a Ministry of Education memorandum prohibiting such increases for the new school year.

Education June 22, 2009

The Next Generation of Fire Fighters

Twenty-two recruits are currently training to become firefighters in Belize, aiming to boost the understaffed National Fire Service.

Education June 17, 2009

The PSE's Successes and Failures

This year's primary school examination saw nearly seven thousand students, with less than three thousand passing, prompting concerns from the Education Minister about declining results.