Education
‘Dream, Believe, Achieve’: SPRCS Celebrates 2026 Graduates
San Pedro Roman Catholic School held its commencement exercises on Saturday, June 20th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium, bringing together graduating students, faculty, clergy, and families for an afternoon of celebration and recognition. Held under the theme “Dream, Believe, Achieve: The Future Begins with Us,” the ceremony featured academic awards, student addresses, the presentation of graduation certificates, and a torch ceremony symbolizing the passing of leadership to younger students.
Education
New National Training Program Aims to Better Support Students with Special Needs
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology (MoECST) launched a national training program on June 17th to strengthen inclusive education for students with disabilities and learning differences. The week-long initiative brought together 55 teachers and Special Education Officers for in-person training sessions at the University of Belize in Belmopan and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institute in Belize City. The Ministry, in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), said the program will certify participants as Special and Inclusive Education Coaches.
Education
Isla Bonita Elementary honors 18 graduates in Class of 2026
The Isla Bonita Elementary School (IBES) celebrated its graduating Class of 2026 on Saturday, June 13th, during its 26th commencement exercise held at the Watermark Hotel. Family members, teachers, school officials, and friends gathered to honor the 18 students as they completed their primary school education and prepared to begin the next chapter of their academic journey.
Education
$47 Million Loan Approved for Early Childhood and Women’s Empowerment
On June 5th, the House of Representatives approved a US$23.5 million (BZ$47 million) loan from the International Development Association to fund Belize’s Early Childhood Development and Female Empowerment Project. Members of the House voted in favor of the loan during a session in Belmopan, endorsing a program to expand access to quality early childhood education and create greater economic opportunities for women across Belize, including in communities such as San Pedro.
Community and Society
Hol Chan to Host Free Guardians of the Reef Camp for Young Explorers
Hol Chan Marine Reserve will once again host its Guardians of the Reef Summer Camp, bringing free environmental education opportunities to children in San Pedro Town and Caye Caulker Village. The camp will run in San Pedro from June 29th to July 10th at the San Pedro Lions Den and in Caye Caulker from July 13 to 17 at the Caye Caulker Roman Catholic School. Open to children ages 5 to 13, the camp will take place daily from 8:30AM to 11:30AM.
Education
First National Student Assessment Piloted in Belize
On June 3rd and 4th, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology (MoECST) administered Belize’s first simultaneous nationwide student assessment. Under the pilot launch of the National Student Assessment System (NSAS), with more than 20,000 students participating across all districts, including schools in San Pedro. Students in Standards 1, 4, and 6 completed the Language Arts assessment on June 3rd, followed by the Mathematics assessments on June 4th.
Education
San Pedro High School Marks 50th Milestone with Record Graduation Class
San Pedro High School celebrated its 50th graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 6th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium, beginning at 4PM. A total of 153 students crossed the stage, making this the largest graduating class in the school's history. The ceremony featured speeches, awards, and the formal presentation of diplomas, with Principal Maria C. Flota addressing graduates during the milestone event.
Education
Belize Pilots National Student Assessment System
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology (MoECST) has launched the pilot of the National Student Assessment System (NSAS). On June 3, 2026, students in Standards 1, 4, and 6 completed the Language Arts assessment, followed by the Mathematics assessment on June 4, 2026. The NSAS is Belize's new national framework for measuring student learning at key stages in primary and secondary education. This two-day pilot is the initial step toward full national implementation, planned for 2027 in primary schools and 2028 in secondary schools.