Section
Schools, policy, and learning on the island.
Lead story
Minister of Education Kay McConney discusses lessons learned from a simulation exercise at Springer Memorial School, responds to criticisms, and addresses the concerns in a media conference.
Read full story
"Examining the potential impact of a recent school invasion simulation on the psychological well-being of children in Barbados, and considering the adherence to international standards and ethical considerations."
A teacher has been killed and two seriously injured in a knife attack at a school in France. The attacker, of Chechen origin, has been arrested. Investigation ongoing.
Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight urges Barbadian and regional leaders to prioritize strengthening values in various aspects of society for the benefit of youth and overall development.
Lessons were learned from a simulation exercise at a secondary school in Barbados that caused panic among students and parents. Future drills will be conducted in collaboration with agencies and according to protocols.
