At Mon Repos: Two classes being held in one classroom

Oct 03, 2024 Letters

Dear Editor,

Overtime, we have witnessed the PPP government accomplishments in building new schools across the country, in ensuring our citizens have access to education. I wish to applaud the Government for its effort but, I still question the neglect at existing schools with inadequate classrooms, deplorable washrooms, etc.

I am no expert on education and classroom environment, but even the brainless can summarise that, classrooms need to provide an atmosphere conducive for learning and teaching to be effective.

As a parent, my observations at the Mon Repos Primary School, on the East Coast of Demerara, where a single classroom is now accomodating two classes and because of the high number of students crammed into one classroom, in my opinion, that’s unfavourable to learning and it has become a class of distraction and confusion to both children and teachers.

It is a concern that requires revisiting to eliminate the barriers to good learning environment, since it is not sympathetic to the wellbeing of our children. Personal and collective well-being for our children is vital for successful individual growth, but I’m afraid this current situatiion will impact negatively.

Imagine having both teachers using one chalk board, just different sides and both may be teaching according to a timetable, but with different approach and methods, a recipe for distraction and confusion.

A positive classroom environment is essential for successful teaching and learning, and builds emotional and social connections between students and teachers, making them feel comfortable, respected and valued, but after witnessing this situation, I’m very concerned for my child’s educational well-being at this particular public institution.

This adverse situation our children have to endure, can hamper their focus, but imagine how difficult it must be for our teachers who find themselves in these situation without a voice.

I would like to recommend to the Ministry of Education, to construct a separate block to house Grade 6 classes, leaving more room in the existing building to accomodate the high influx of student at this institution.

Editor, I’m optimistic that this letter will reach those in authority and immediate action will be taken to remedy same soonest.

Regards,
Concerned Parent

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