Word from the Ministry of Education is that it’s anticipating greater performance this year from students registered to write the (external) component of the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA).
Some one thousand, nine hundred and six students are registered to write the exam, 34 more than last year’s total where 1,872 were registered for the exam which was cancelled due the COVID-19 pandemic.
1, 026 males and 880 female six grade students of primary schools island-wide are making final preparations for the CPEA exam carded for next Thursday and Friday.
Deputy Chief Education Officer, Michelle Peters-George, says all is in place for the commencement of this year’s exams, giving parents and students the assurance that all COVID-19 protocols will be observed.
Peters-George also commended the teachers for their unwavering support during what’s considered to be a difficult period.
Deputy Chief Education Officer, Michelle Peters-George.
Given the global climate and the reduction of classes with students having to resort to online sessions, grade 6 teachers at the St. John’s Anglican, Nigel Forrester, and Keshawn Salfarlie at the St. Peters Roman Catholic Schools say they expect great results.
Principal at the St. John’s Anglican School, Erna Best-Mendes, says despite the academic challenges faced over the months, she’s optimistic about the students’ performances.
Acting Principal of the St. John’s Anglican School, Erna Best-Mendes.
Speaking to some of the students at the St. John’s Anglican School it appears there’s some form of readiness for the exams.
