I am here with the President of the St. George’s Prep School PTA to share updates on our education reform efforts, including changes that will impact St. George’s Prep.
Addressing the St. George’s Prep Decision
The Ministry of Education met with the PTA executive to discuss the decision to stop Primary 1 (P1) enrolments at St. George’s Preparatory School starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
We presented two options for managing the transition to the new parish primary school at East End Primary:
The Ministry recommended the first option as it was considered less disruptive for families and students, with fewer younger students needing to transition to a new school. While we discussed the pros and cons of both options, the PTA expressed a preference for the second option, citing better planning and immediate stability for families.
We approve the requested P1 enrollment and we respect their position and will collaborate closely with them to support the school community through this transition.
Moving Education Reform Forward
This decision is part of Bermuda’s broader education reform. We aim to create a better system for students, teachers, and families.
Key changes include:
Commitment to Collaboration
We know change can be challenging, and we value the input of parents, teachers, and the community. This meeting with this PTA is just one example of the partnerships we are building to make reform a success.
Next week, we will host a Zoom Town Hall Meeting with the parents of Whitney Institute Middle School and the parents from all eastern primary schools that feed into Whitney Institute Middle School. The purpose of that meeting is to help clarify Whitney Institute’s future, as announced several weeks ago: it will continue as a middle school for M1 and M2 until further notice. Later in the week, we will host a meeting with the Somerset PTA as per their request.
We are committed to working together to ensure that every decision prioritises students, and we will keep the public informed as we proceed. However, we will also continue to accept invitations and extend invitations to come and sit and discuss our education reform agenda.
Thank you to the St. George’s Prep PTA for your dedication and cooperation. Together, we can build an education system that prepares every child in Bermuda for a bright future.
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