It?s the middle of the summer holidays, but somebody forgot to tell a group of primary school teachers, who we found still working hard in the classroom. The over one hundred and twenty educators that are this week taking part in a three day workshop, are not just improving their skills in multi grade teaching, […]
With the decision firmly made to include African and Maya Studies in the National Primary School curriculum, it is now time for the far more difficult stage of actually implementing the policy. Today News 5?s Patrick Jones sat in on a session aimed at preparing teachers for their new assignment. Patrick Jones, Reporting A month […]
School may be out for the summer, but this doesn’t mean Belize’s educators are sleeping late. As News 5’s Patrick Jones discovered, the process of learning never takes a break. Patrick Jones, Reporting It sounds, and even looks like a typical classroom, but the teachers of Holy Redeemer Primary School have traded places with their […]
Summer vacation officially started this week for thousands of the country’s students. And while most will travel to vacation spots at home and abroad, a group of forty-five teachers will spend the first half of their summer break in the classroom, working towards their Masters degree in Education. Coordinator of the Masters in Education programme, […]
Rex Nettleford; his name has long been synonymous with the University of the West Indies–and to honour him UWI has created a travelling exhibition. That presentation is now in Belize…and News 5’s Patrick Jones checked it out. The exhibition chronicles the inspiring rise of Professor Rex Nettleford from humble beginnings in rural Jamaica to become […]
With tertiary level graduations taking place around the country this month, the Organization of American States is now accepting applications for students to pursue graduate degrees in 2005. According to a release from the Ministry of National Development, the courses should not exceed two academic years and are in the areas of Economic Development and […]
The names and rankings were announced several weeks ago, but today was the day that the hard working students got to take their bows and bask in the spotlight of official recognition. Janelle Chanona This morning, to an audience of their biggest fans: their family, friends and teachers, the nation?s top scorers in this year […]
In news from the education front, the Government has announced that ten young Belizeans have been awarded scholarships to study at the University of the West Indies in various fields. According to this week’s Cabinet release, Michael Arana will study electrical and computer engineering; Areini Arzu: Environmental Engineering; Herman Castillo: Land Economy and Valuation; Evan […]
There are few institutions in Belize more authentically grass roots than our credit unions. And today the nation’s largest credit union announced a major new initiative to give back even more… to its members and the community. News 5’s Patrick Jones reports. Patrick Jones, Reporting The fifty-two page book chronicles what directors of the Holy […]
Belizean students have made their mark at scores of universities around the world, but two recent graduates of S.J.C. Junior College will be charting a new course in September. Javier and Andrea Bosch will take their place in the freshman class at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Javier told News 5 that he […]
The P.S.E. may be over and the results in…but that doesn’t mean primary school students have stopped learning. Today I stopped by one Belize City school where the June heat did not seem to affect the children’s creativity. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The Science exhibition is nothing new for the students of St. Joseph Primary School. […]
She left Belize over a decade ago with a reputation as the nation’s most accomplished novelist and a job offer at a U.S. University. Today, she was back as keynote speaker on day three of the education summit. News 5’s Patrick Jones reports. Zee Edgell, Author “I learnt that my home language is Creole, but […]
It was day two of the education summit and the focus shifted from guaranteeing access to financing investment. The keynote speaker, a former president of BELCAST and P.S. in the Ministry of Education, returned from his post in Washington for the occasion. Dr. Santos Mahung, Dir. of Scholarships & Training, O.A.S. “More schooling generally results […]
It was billed as the “Education Summit” and was preceded by numerous public consultations and a healthy advertising campaign. Following an official opening on Monday night, the three-day conclave got down to business this morning. Despite annoying problems with the venue’s audio system, the opening plenary session set the tone for what should be a […]
They are the best overall results since the Primary School Examination was introduced four years ago… with scores up in math, science, and English. And while averages of fifty-four point nine, sixty-six point six, and fifty-five point one percent will not earn many gold stars, the improvement, according to educators, is significant. As for the […]
It is one of those annual events that the media–and public–use to mark the all too rapid passage of time. As usual, this year’s competition was keen, the prizes generous, and the organisation superb. That’s right, we could only be talking about the spelling bee. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting A huge success is the only way […]
Next week the long anticipated education summit takes centre stage. But while the policy makers try to wrap their arms around the big picture, efforts less noted continue to be made on the educational front lines. Today I visited one such session in which teachers are sharpening their tools for learning. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting These […]
Institutions of higher learning no longer see themselves as isolated ivory towers…and from its creation, the University of Belize has prided itself on a “real world” approach to education. Today that concept was amply demonstrated in a small village on the Western Highway where University of Belize students applied their knowledge. Patrick Jones reports. Patrick […]
Coming up on Friday is the much anticipated final round in the Coca Cola National Spelling Bee. But while the sharpest spellers from six districts were studying their lists, another group of potential champions was working just as hard. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The students all between the ages of five and thirteen may not have […]
Miss Belize, Leilah Pandy, is on her way to Ecuador for the Miss Universe Pageant…but right here at home a half dozen future Miss Belizes are getting ready for a pageant of their own. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting These six students from St. John Anglican Primary School invite you to their annual pageant […]
More Belizeans are achieving excellence in the field of music?at least that’s the implication of the latest examination results. Jacqueline Woods has more. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting This year sixty students from various music schools across the country sat the annual Royal Schools of Music Examination. Of that number, eight of the violinists and pianists passed […]
Also at the Mexican Institute this week is an exhibition by St. Catherine’s Academy students. The show is part of a creative approach to history and the results far exceeded the expectations of the teacher who gave the assignment. We’re sure you will also find the student’s work a very enjoyable way to learn more […]
The use of condoms is still controversial in some quarters, but last week, the University of Belize launched a new campaign aimed at educating its students about HIV/AIDS and other issues. News 5 was invited to find out more about the programme. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The conference dubbed “No Condom, No Sex” targets students at […]
Consultation has become the mantra of the twenty-first century good governance movement, and while we sometimes get carried away with the concept, the feedback facilitated today in Belize City seemed to make a good deal of sense. Maud Hyde, Chief Education Officer “We feel that our students, our children have a voice. We need to […]
On Saturday, the first set of students in a Master’s Degree programme in public health will graduate during a ceremony at the Radisson Fort George. The programme, which started in 2002, is aimed at preparing experienced health professionals to assume leadership roles as members of multi disciplinary teams which will develop public health projects. The […]
