Education Ministry moves schools to remote learning ahead of potential TS Melissa impact
/ Our Today
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The Ministry of Education is advising that all schools have been directed to suspend face-to-face classes and transition to remote learning out of an abundance of caution due to the expected effects of Tropical Storm Melissa.
The ministry, in a statement on Wednesday evening (October 22), declared that where remote learning is not possible, schools have been asked to prepare take-home worksheets and other at-home learning activities to ensure learning continues.
It arrived at the decision following consultations with the Meteorological Service of Jamaica and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), as heavy rains and possible flooding are expected in some areas tomorrow afternoon.
“The safety and well-being of our students, teachers, and staff must always come first,” said portfolio minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon.
Minister Morris Dixon also noted: “There is some uncertainty about the trajectory of Tropical Storm Melissa. Based on current forecast, we expect to feel the effects of the system on the Eastern Parishes in the late afternoon tomorrow. As a result, out of an abundance of caution we have directed schools to transition to remote learning. All schools are encouraged to make full use of virtual platforms, and where that is not possible, to provide take-home materials so that every child can continue learning safely from home. We will continue to monitor the weather conditions closely and provide timely updates as the situation evolves.”
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