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Schools, policy, and learning on the island.
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"Democratic Labour President calls for Minister of Education Kay McConney's removal due to environmental issues in schools, questioning her ability to address problems effectively. Parents urged to speak out."
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The Group of Concerned Parents of Barbados is troubled by sick building syndrome in schools. They propose the creation of an infrastructure committee to address these issues and ensure the proposed education system transformation is successful.
Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School in Wildey, St Michael will be closed for the week due to meetings and evaluation of the school's condition, following complaints about structural and environmental issues.
Concerns arise among parents of Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School students over environmental issues potentially affecting their children's health, including rat and bird droppings, mould, and structural deficiencies. PTA president raises long-standing hazardous working conditions.
Public schools in Barbados will be closed for the Christmas holidays from December 14 to January 8, with a mid-term break on February 22 and 23. Term ends April 4/5.
