PARENTS and guardians of the St. Agnes and St. Angela’s Primary Schools are asked to note that there will be no school today and tomorrow (Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5, 2015).The closure of the two schools is to facilitate the cleaning of sewage facilities which malfunctioned and caused disruptions to class sessions.
The Ministry apologises for the inconvenience caused and commits to ensuring that both schools will be ready to welcome its students and staff on Monday, June 8.
SEWAGE PROBLEMS

Students of St. Agnes Primary School on Church Street, Georgetown had to be sent home yesterday after the school was affected by a stench from sewage overflows arising during the recent flood.
St. Angela’s Primary is also facing a similar sewage problem.

The Chronicle visited St. Agnes Primary while students were in the midst of being dismissed and the prevailing stench proved that it was impossible for anyone to continue working there.

Moreover, the school had not being properly sanitised after the flood and so its facilities were not ready to accommodate students and teachers.

The teachers expressed their concerns over the recurring sewage problem and are hoping that a solution will come about soon.

The Grade Two and Four exams are slated for next week and unless this situation improves, the students will be facing an environmental challenge in writing their exams. These two exams play a vital role in the final results of the National Grade Six Assessment.

Meanwhile, parents and guardians of the Chateau Margot Primary school are also asked to note that school will be closed today to allow for flood waters to recede and for the cleaning and sanitisation of the facility.