St Georges – The Ministry of Education on Monday announced that schools will not be reopening on January 4 to start the second or Hilary term 2021.
Acting on the advice of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, in a statement, said that during the week commencing January 4, officers will seek to engage managers, principals, teachers and other key personnel to discuss plans for the new term.
“This is deemed necessary, based on the prevailing circumstances related to COVID-19,” said the release.
It also issued an apology for all inconveniences that this development may cause.
“All decisions made to advance the engagement of our students will be done with due consideration for the health and safety of all concerned. Every effort will be made to provide an update in the timeliest manner, once plans for Hilary Term 2021 are finalised.”
The delay for the start of the school’s term comes against the backdrop of a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases across the country since the weekend of December 12.
At least two minors are known to be infected with COVID-19. (CMC)
