Education
Ministry of Education Announces Education Week 2025 Schedule
PRESS RELEASE
FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Friday, 21 February 2025: Education Week 2025 will be observed between 2 – 7 March 2025 under the theme “Reimagining Education for Better Futures.”
The week will commence with Ecumenical Services to invite God’s presence and ask for His blessings on the planned activities. Services on
all islands except South Caicos, will be held on Sunday, 2nd March during the regular morning service time at the following churches:
- Salem Baptist Church – Grand Turk
- Mt Lebanon Baptist Church – North and Middle Caicos
- Abundant Life Ministries International – Providenciales
The service on South Caicos will take place at 9:30 am on Monday, 3rd March at New Testament Church of God. We invite the various island communities to support our teachers, students and the Department/Ministry of Education through their participation in the Ecumenical Services and activities throughout the week.
On Monday, 3rd March two national events will be held. In the morning there will be the 2nd Annual Local Studies Competition for primary schools which will be held at the Salvation Army’s Brighter Futures Centre between 10 am and 3 pm.
The second event, The Education Symposium, scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm, will also be held at the Salvation Army’s Brighter Futures
Centre. The symposium will address the topic of the importance of parental involvement in the success of students in school. It is a topic that is crucial to any discussion or activities that can be implemented to reimagine education for better futures.
As both events will be live-streamed, we invite the support of parents and the country at large to participate in the various activities. Where you can attend in person, please do.
On the evening of Tuesday, 4th March, we return to the Salvation Army’s Brighter Futures Centre for the 2nd Annual Local Studies Competition for high schools. Do not miss out on the opportunity to support your various alma maters and test your knowledge of our history and culture.
During the week there will be different activities at various schools, public and private, throughout the country. Do not miss out on the opportunity to support our schools and your children as schools highlight their skills, talents and work. Supporting school activities is an essential part of parental involvement, so parents check out your children’s school web pages and make plans to attend the various activities.
On Wednesday, 5th March and Thursday, 6th March we will join our partner, Fortis TCI, at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex for the 13th annual Science and Technology Fair. Four competitions will highlight the resilience, intelligence and potential of our students; a debate between High Schools, a Primary School Quiz Competition, a Poster Competition, and the big one, the Science Project. For more information visit www.fortistcisciencefair.com
Friday, 7th March, will be observed as Teacher’s Day. Collectively, we will celebrate our teachers and the work they do to chart a path to better futures for our children. We invite everyone to reach out to a teacher or the teachers who is making or have made a positive impact on your development.
All residents are invited to join us during the week as we reimagine education for better futures.
Bahamas Information Services
GRAND BAHAMA, The Bahamas — On Saturday, August 23, 2025, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry for Grand Bahama and Member of Parliament for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, Kingsley Smith along with Deputy Director of Education for the Grand Bahama, Bimini, and The Cays District, Michelle Bowleg toured Holmes Rock Junior High School to assess ongoing progress and ensure the project remains on track to welcome students for the new academic term in September.
Following the tour, Smith expressed optimism regarding the ongoing progress, stating, “Having toured the site and seeing the work that is
being done on the weekend, shows the commitment and dedication to getting it completed.”
He also noted that after discussions with the contractors, he was assured that with sufficient manpower and around-the-clock work, the project remains on track for completion by September 1, 2025.
“One of our underlying goals is really access, so we are happy that the school will be up and ready for our students,” said Bowleg.
She highlighted that several zoom meetings were held with parents to keep them informed about key updates including booklists, uniforms, and staffing. According to Bowleg, feedback from parents has been overwhelmingly positive.
“It is a beautiful facility, one that parents will be very proud of, and the entire West Grand Bahama community,” she added.
(BIS Photos/Danielle Rollon)
