Education Ministry commissions 4 school buses
Education Minister Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) explained that this initiative arose from a challenge that created an opportunity to purchase these buses, ultimately benefiting the students.
Sources indicate that the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports acquired the four school buses in late 2024 to assist students displaced by the demolition of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School.
More than just a mode of transportation
Minister de Castro noted, “Students in the Road Town area needed to be transported to both the Enis Adams Primary School and the Francis Lettsome Primary School. These buses serve as a vital access tool to ensure they can get to school.”
She emphasised that the buses do more than just transport students; they also support experiential learning.
“This initiative represents a significant shift towards active learning, allowing students to step outside the classroom and engage with real-world experiences. I want to celebrate the success of having these school buses,” she added at the commissioning ceremony on June 6, 2025.
Minister de Castro stressed the importance of active learning, saying, “Learning should not be stationary; it should be dynamic. Students need to be able to move, think critically, and solve problems, which often arise beyond the four walls of a classroom. I commend the ministry for advancing this initiative. It is a financially prudent decision that enhances access to education for all schools.”
Transportation initiative to be expanded?
She also expressed her gratitude to the bus drivers who have joined the ministry and are doing an excellent job transporting students.
The minister thanked parents and the community for their trust in the ministry regarding this initiative and hinted at plans to expand the programme for the benefit of the children of the Virgin Islands.
Meanwhile, Virgin Islands Chief Education Officer Orlandette R. Crabbe shared that the idea for transportation stemmed from a pressing need to provide affordable and reliable transportation for students.
She stated, “We are pleased to officially launch these buses, confirming safe and secure transportation to and from school, as well as for excursions and field trips for our students.”
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Someone with half a brain would have ordered buses that let people in and out on the sidewalk side.