Ministry of Education

MINISTRY TO REMOVE AUXILIARY FEES IN SEPTEMBER

Submitted by Althea on Apr 21, 2016 00:29 am

Senator Ruel Reid, Minister of Education, Youth and Information has announced the removal of auxiliary fees in high schools effective at the start of the next academic year. He said this will be facilitated by increasing the Ministry’s subvention to schools for tuition from $11500 to $19000.

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JAMAICA DAY 2013 - “Celebrating Jamaica: I’m On It”

Submitted by administrator on Feb 5, 2013 15:09 pm

As you may well be aware, Jamaica Day will be celebrated on Friday, February 22, 2013, under the theme "Celebrating Jamaica: I'm On It." By now your preparations for Jamaica Day 2013 should be moving into high gear. Here are a few tips to help us all have a really successful day:

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Author: Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education has taken a policy position to end the use of corporal punishment of all forms in schools. In support of this decision, and given the culturally embedded nature of corporal punishment in our society and schools, the Ministry is supporting the abolition of corporal punishment by providing information and training to guide school personnel on alternatives to corporal punishment.

It is against this background that this resource guide to support positive discipline in Jamaica’s schools is being produced. Its purpose is to provide easy access to information for school personnel, especially teachers, and Ministry of Education officials to support them in using alternatives to corporal punishment.The document should therefore serve as a guide to help create and maintain environments that support positive discipline in schools.

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Back To School Message 2012

Submitted by administrator on Sep 11, 2012 13:43 pm

Back to School Broadcast The Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, M. P, J.P. Minister of Education Wednesday August 29, 2012 Parents/Guardians, Teachers, Students, Friends of Education, Jamaicans all, a pleasant good evening. It is important that as we begin the 2012-2013 academic year, the conversation about education continues. It is the most important issue we must discuss. Educational outcomes will determine our future.