The Ministry of Educational Transformation in Barbados is extending a formal invitation to parents and guardians across the nation to participate in a series of crucial town hall meetings. These sessions are specifically designed to provide comprehensive insights and clarity regarding the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE), a pivotal assessment in a student’s academic journey.
To ensure widespread accessibility, the Ministry has organized multiple meetings in key locations. The initiative commences this Saturday, January 3, with dual sessions scheduled simultaneously. The first will convene at Alexandra School on Queen’s Street in St. Peter, while a second, parallel meeting will be held at Princess Margaret Secondary School located at Six Roads in St. Philip.
Further extending the outreach, a subsequent round of town halls is planned for Tuesday, January 6. Residents in the parishes of St. George and St. Thomas will have their opportunity for engagement. The St. George Secondary School in Constant and the Lester Vaughan School in Cane Garden, St. Thomas, will serve as the respective venues. The Ministry has standardized the timing for all events, with each session slated to begin promptly at 5:00 p.m., allowing for convenience after standard working hours.
These forums represent a significant effort by educational authorities to foster transparency and strengthen the partnership between schools and the communities they serve. By attending, parents and guardians can gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the examination’s structure, preparation strategies, and its overall role within the Barbadian education system, ultimately empowering them to better support their children’s academic aspirations.