The ability to communicate is among the most important skills taught in our schools. Today, some top students were honoured for their efforts in the field of writing. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting The students were asked to write an essay on why it is important for children to have access to information and be able to […]
It’s a part of an educational system that could easily be neglected, but in Belize is very much at the forefront. Ann-Marie Williams reports. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting The School Health and Physical Education Services, SHAPES, met this morning to officially launch its National Advisory Council. Of the thirteen members comprising the council drawn for NGOs, […]
His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York has wound up his four day visit to Belize. This morning, after attending a tree planting ceremony in Belmopan, he was off to the village of Gracie Rock…which is where News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams caught up with him. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting When Prince Andrew arrived at […]
For their history of long time service to the country’s children, this year Belize’s teachers are to be honoured. The Teacher of the Year Award is slated to take place later this month at the Belize City Centre. Four outstanding teachers, representing pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary level institutions respectively, are to receive awards. The […]
Education: It takes the biggest chunk out of the national budget and is probably the most important factor in defining the nation’s future. This morning those who determine the overall shape of our educational system met to unveil some new directions for high school students. Ann-Marie reports. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Secondary schools in Belize country […]
It’s not the first time that a primary school has received musical instruments, but this morning’s donation to the Salvation Army Primary School was special. Thanks to the House of Culture and the Belize Choral Society, the school will now field a ten-member recorder group. The budding musicians, all students from the middle division, received […]
If you think Internet access in libraries is a luxury available only to North American students, you’re behind time. This afternoon, the Leo Bradley Library in Belize City became the first public library in the country to allow scholars to connect to the world wide web. Caribbean Shores Area Representative Jose Coye, whose government made […]
Every September, several Belize City schools call us up to report serious overcrowding in their classrooms. But today, one of our regulars, Grace Primary School, proudly opened their new three-storey school building. Minister of Education Cordel Hyde was on hand for the official ceremony this afternoon and was among the first to climb the stairs […]
Today, teachers from all over the country participated in a workshop aimed at helping them educate students with special needs. News 5’s Ann-Marie Williams was at the training exercise in Belize City this morning. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting Teachers have a daunting task trying to educate regular children, let alone those with special needs. Today, over […]
Crime may dominate the headlines, but while the bad guys are stealing the spotlight, some hard working scholars are getting ready for the future. News 5’s Jacqueline Woods caught up with these top students as they were honoured this morning. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting At the seventh annual CXC awards ceremony, two hundred and eighty-six students […]
In news from the Cayo District, late last week we were reminded that overcrowded classrooms are not just a city phenomena. On Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Said Musa officially inaugurated a new school building for The United Pentecostal School in San Antonio Village. As the students introduced the P.M. to their new classrooms, area representative […]
Five students from southern Belize have been awarded scholarships to study at the University of Belize. On Wednesday, through a special program initiated by Prime Minister Said Musa, the three men and two women will pursue associate degrees at the University of Belize. Rudolfo Shal of Punta Gorda is studying for a degree in social […]
How many of you really know about the first people who settled in our country, or that two board bridges were in place before the manually operated swing bridge? Those are just some of the historical questions primary school students are asked in their social studies class. And while the new Museum of Belize is […]
As many people on the job hunt can tell you, the demand for university degrees in the work force is at an all time high. And with many aspiring students trapped by lack of finances and access, getting into a tertiary level institution is a big deal. It is within that context that this week […]
The results of the First Class National Teacher’s Examination are in. Of the two hundred and eighty-eight teachers who sat the exam, only sixty-six were successful, which, believe it or not, represents an increase in performance over last year when two hundred and fourteen took the exam and only twenty-five passed. According to Programme Director, […]
After two weeks of training, nearly twenty Belizeans are now certified arson investigators. The eighteen fire-fighters of the National Fire Service, who participated in intensive sessions conducted by international instructors, were all successful and in a graduation ceremony earlier today awarded their certificates. The men and women from fire stations countrywide, studied the dynamics of […]
If you’re the parent of a school aged child, then like many others, you probably hold your breathe at the start of every year hoping he or she gets a “good teacher”. This has prompted one diocese to turn their teachers into students. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting Standard five and six students of […]
It’s an institution of higher learning that hundreds of Belizeans drive by each day without knowing it’s there. Located in the Bally Gardens subdivision off the Northern Highway, the Belize Medical College is one of a number of facilities located throughout the Caribbean and Central America. Collectively, they are known as “offshore” medical schools; places […]
Whenever we report a fire on this newscast, one of the first questions our reporters ask is “how did it start?” While sometimes the answer is obvious, often it is not. This week Belizean fire-fighters are getting some help to improve the odds on giving a correct answer. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting They are responsible for […]
In the last several years new school buildings have been sprouting like weeds at the start of rainy season. Today, the earth was turned once more, this time in Belize City. Ann-Marie reports. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting It was a small, but impressive ceremony this morning as students of Wesley Lower School on Albert Street in […]
In other education news, UNICEF has responded quickly to help rebuild schools in the south destroyed by Hurricane Iris. Twenty temporary classroom structures have been constructed in nine hard hit communities and additional funds have been earmarked for textbooks and educational supplies. Primary donor to the UNICEF assistance has been the Government of Italy. On […]
Most schools are out for the holidays, but a few teachers are still in the classroom. This morning, teachers from all over the country met in Belize City to discuss a problem facing many of their students…dyslexia. Jacqueline Woods reports. Jacqueline Woods, Reporting School may be closed for the Christmas holiday but some teachers have […]
This morning, the P.M. took time out before the meeting of the House of Representatives to receive half a million Belize dollars for the development of the Regional Language Centre in Belmopan. According to a government press release, Ambassador Charles Tsai handed over a cheque for two hundred and fifty thousand U.S. dollars to G.O.B. […]
Today the Belmopan campus of the University of Belize was abuzz with activity, and in several different languages. The students of the Regional Language Centre have set their sights on conquering the English language, a task many have yet to master. Ann-Marie went west to test her own skills. Ann-Marie Williams, Reporting They come from […]
With exam week only a few days away for most students, the heat is on to leave teachers with a good impression. Such was the case on the campus of Saint John’s Junior College as it hosted the school’s annual business Expo. The aspiring entrepreneurs practised their public relations skills with News 5’s Jacqueline Woods […]
