Minister of Education The Hon. Geoffrey Hanley, in his back-to-school address on Sunday revealed to the nation that Mrs. Lisa-Romayne Archibald-Pistana is the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education.
Pistana replaces William Hodge, who was the permanent secretary for the past six years.
\”We are extremely grateful and value the contribution he has made to the education fraternity,\” Hanley said. \”With this being said, I am pleased to announce our new permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education Mrs. Lisa-Romayne Archibald-Pistana. She has worked within the field of education for over 19 years during which time she served as a Teacher, Principal, Education Officer and Deputy Chief Education Officer. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the post.\”
Other appointments include:
- Ms. Jamillah Bristol is the new Head Teacher of Beach Allen Primary School
- Mr. Javan Cannonier has assumed the post of Deputy Head Teacher at the Cayon Primary School
- Ms. Ulukia Bryan has accepted the post of Deputy Head Teacher at the Dieppe Bay Primary School
Minister Hanley said it is his intent to ensure that the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to lead in the area of education. Other takeways from the speech include the following:
- Students in public primary and secondary schools, first day of school will be on Wednesday 7th September, 2022.
- Revised COVID-19 protocols for schools
- All persons seeking access into our educational institutions must sanitize their hands
- The wearing of a mask is now optional, “but strongly encouraged in enclosed spaces.”
- To avoid the spread of Covid 19, those who exhibiting symptoms should see the help of a medical professional prior to their return to school
- All significant dates, update covid19 protocols, and other relevant school information can be found in the Ministry of Education Guidelines for the Re-Opening of the School year by logging to www.Education.gov.kn
- Key message for the 2022-23 academic year “Excellence is not a skill, it is an attitude,”
- The Ministry of Education’s goals for the 2022-2023 academic year focus on inclusivity and equity. We intend to provide every child equitable access to quality education in a safe child-friendly environment.
- Rebuilding Basseterre High School and converting all of our high schools into centers of excellence
- Expanding our maintenance unit to incorporate skilled trade persons who will ensure the continued maintenance of our school plants
- strengthening the TVET sector through the provisions of certification at the end of the training period
