Education
New semester starts with hybrid learning: schools yet to be fully re-opened
Several schools across Belize re-opened on Monday, January 10th to a hybrid learning system. The system sees some students taking online classes, while others attend face-to-face sessions. The re-opening (particularly in governmental institutions) is considered imperative by the current government, but in San Pedro Town, the only schools offering in-person classes, since last year, are reportedly the private institutions, while governmental institutions still prepare to offer physical teaching.
Education
Presentation of the “Mesoamerica Hunger Free AMEXCID-FAO” experience in Belize
The work of this Program of Mexico and FAO in Belize focuses on the implementation of a school feeding program following the "Sustainable Schools" model.
Education
San Pedro High School to start face to face classes for at-risk students next week
Starting Monday, December 6th, the San Pedro High School (SPHS) will welcome a portion of its student population for face-to-face classes. On Wednesday, December 1st, the school issued a letter informing parents that only at-risk students will be attending physical instruction while the rest of the student body will continue online learning. The administration of the SPHS said that this is necessary to help students improve their grades and be successful at school.
Community and Society
Ten islanders complete Mandarin language program
Ten successful candidates completed an intensive 6-month course in Mandarin lessons taught by the Feng Chia University of Taiwan and facilitated by the SPTC.
Education
Ministry of Education, Culture, Science & Technology announces Transition to Hybrid Learning
At the beginning of this academic year, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology (MoECST) postponed the transition to hybrid learning, due to a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and the absence of approved vaccinations for our students. At the time of that announcement, the Ministry had also pledged to work on reopening some schools for hybrid learning, come October 4th. MoECST is pleased to announce that some schools will be given the Green Light to reopen for hybrid learning beginning on October 4, 2021.
Education
Police Officer is First Recipient of George Cadle Price Scholarship
The Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Galen University are pleased to announce that Mr. Zenubio Coc, Inspector of Police and Commander of Community Policing in the Eastern Division, is the first recipient of the George Cadle Price Scholarship. The scholarship is a new award that honours the memory of one of Belize’s most celebrated, respected and beloved leaders.
Community and Society
Caye Education Foundation to sponsor seven high school students; you can become a donor
As the new school year approaches, the Caye Education Foundation has committed to help seven students with their secondary education for the 2021 school year. CEF provides financial and motivational support for deserving children to attend high school in San Pedro Town and previously assisted ten students through their four-year high school education. This project is possible via fundraising and the support of generous donors.
Education
MOE says no PSE again this year
The Primary School Examination (PSE) for 2021-2022 is again suspended this year as per the Minister of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology (MOE), the Honourable Francis Fonseca. The minister indicated that there are other plans, like getting students adjusted to the pandemic-style system of learning applied in 2020. These include the absence of the PSE and the Belize Junior Achievement Test (BJAT).