Back to In-Person School Returns by October

Francis Fonseca

Minister of Education Francis Fonseca empathized with teachers and students who had been anticipating their return to the classrooms this semester.  While in-person classes have been called off, the Ministry of Education expects that face-to-face instructions will resume within the first week of October.

Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education

“We understand and appreciate that many of our school communities are devastated by our decision to delay the return to face-to-face instructions.  The Ministry of Education has been consistent in our position that we will at all times give priority to the health and safety of our students, teachers administrators and staff.  In this regard, we must rely on the expert advice and recommendations of our public health officials at the Ministry of Health and Wellness.  My letter dated August thirteenth, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has provided these recommendations and we are obliged to follow them.  Secondary schools will open on August twenty-third, primary schools on August thirtieth, fully online mode.  With increased vaccinations among our general population and teachers, as well as the imminent rollout of the Pfizer vaccine for ages twelve to seventeen.  It is our sincere hope and expectation that we will be able to return to some level of face-to-face instruction on or before October fourth, 2021.”