Tobago oil spill shuts down two schools

Feb 20, 2024 News

BEACH BRIEFING: A group of volunteers are briefed before the start of clean-up operations yesterday at Lambeau beach, Tobago. — Photo: TEMA

Kaieteur News – The Division of Education, Research and Technology (DERTech) in Tobago has confirmed that the Scarborough Secondary School and Lambeau Anglican Primary School will remain closed until further notice.

This decision is based on the advice of the Tobago Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) due to ongoing air quality concerns resulting from the recent oil spill incident, a statement indicated yesterday.

In response to this extended closure, DERTech convened an emergency meeting to discuss learning loss mitigation strategies.

The meeting included the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Administrator and School Supervision Unit of DERTech; the director of TEMA; the principals and Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) presidents of Scarborough Secondary School and Lambeau Anglican Primary School; the TTUTA Tobago Officer; and the CEO of the Tobago Information Technology Limited (TITL).

“To mitigate the loss of learning posed by the closure, both schools are implementing various strategies to ensure continuity in quality education. Remote learning platforms, and online resources are being implemented, enabling students to engage in structured lessons from the safety of their homes. It should be noted that the Standard Five class of Lambeau Anglican Primary School will continue to be temporarily accommodated at Tobago Information Technology Limited,” the Division of Education said. (Trinidad Express)

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