A packed hall of parents and staff of John Gray High School listened attentively to the latest update on the developments regarding the building of the new high schools. Following a presentation by Mr Gareth Long, Strategic Development Advisor (Education), the Minister; Hon. Alden McLaughlin, Chief Officer; Mrs. Angela Martins and the Minister gave detailed answers to questions from an appreciative audience who, at one stage bursting into spontaneous applause as the Minister spoke. It was stressed that the new schools are just one part of a major transformation of the education service and not the sole focus of development.The audience also listened keenly to a contribution by Mr Dave Martins, Chair of the Cultural Advisory Group and they were particularly impressed by the amount of thought and work that has been, and continues to be, put into the reflection of Caymanian culture into the design of the new schools. Mr Martins noted that every suggestion the Group had made had been adopted by architects and reflected in the school designs.
There will be further public updates on the new schools projects as the term proceeds. There is a real commitment to communicate about what is happening through a variety of media, this blog being just one method. GL.
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