The Elmore Stoutt High School was badly damaged by Hurricane Irma. Photo: VINO

Even the new structures at Elmore Stoutt High School were damaged during Hurricane Irma. Photo: VINO

The main building of the Elmore Stoutt High School after Hurricane Irma. Photo: VINO

For many; however, they have no choice but to wait until school reopens here in the Virgin Islands, under a makeshift system.

An option has been opened up; however, for senior high school students in the Virgin Islands to continue their education in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has offered to accept senior students from the BVI Secondary Schools to continue their education in that country.

According to Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), the offer by Prime Minister Ralph E. Gonsalves and the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines was made specifically for students who would be writing CSEC and CAPE examinations next year.

Parents who are interested in taking up this offer can make contact Permanent Secretary, Dr Marcia Potter at 346-5360 for further details.

Grades 10 to 12 students to attend school in Pasea Estate

Meanwhile, beginning October 5, 2017 students in Grades 10 to 12 will begin sessions at the old Clarence Thomas Ltd building in Pasea Estate, which was acquired earlier this year for use as the new public library.

Honourable Walywn said, “We are paying close attention to these students as they have already started their CXC preparations and are preparing to exit the secondary education system so we understand the urgency that is needed so that that they will be able to remain on track with the CSEC and CAPE syllabi.”