New signature school students ‘clapped in’ by minister and staff

Stefano Ausenda

Created: Sep 20, 2022 03:09 PM (Updated: Sep 20, 2022 09:25 PM)

Four students from CedarBridge Academy who are enrolled on a signature programme. (Photograph supplied).

Three students from the Berkeley Institute who are enrolled on a signature course. (Photograph supplied).

The incoming students at the Berkeley Institute are greeted and high-fived by minister of education Diallo Rabain, faculty, staff and supporters. They are the first class to participate in the Ministry of Education’s signature learning programme. (Photograph supplied).

A new chapter in the island’s education has begun as 289 incoming students at CedarBridge Academy and the Berkeley Institute were ‘clapped in’ to mark the start of the Ministry of Education’s signature school programme.

Incoming freshmen are applauded by other students, faculty and staff at CedarBridge Academy. They are the first class to participate in the Ministry of Education’s signature learning programme. (Photograph supplied).

A freshman at the Berkeley Institute gets her picture taken on the first day of a signature course. Photograph supplied.

The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said: “A total of 289 incoming S1 students were 'clapped in' as they entered The Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy to undertake studies in Health and Social Care, Financial and Insurance Services, STEM, and Trades and Professions.

Incoming studengts are applauded by other students, faculty and staff at CedarBridge Academy. They are the first class to participate in the Ministry of Education’s signature learning programme. (Photograph supplied).

“We look forward to continuing the work to reform our public school systems and create the necessary opportunities for our children to follow their passions and interests, build on their talents and capabilities and achieve their careers and further aspirations.”

A supporter holds up a sign at the Berkeley Institue on September 12. Photograph supplied.

Signature courses at Berkeley are Health and Social Care and Financial and Insurance Services. CedarBridge has courses in STEM and Trades and Professions.

Selfie time: signature school students go back to school (Photograph supplied)

An incoming student at Cedar Bridge Academy gets greeted with applause from students, faculty and staff. Photograph supplied.

David Burt, the Premier said: “This government is committed to ensuring that you and your peers achieve great learning and life outcomes; not only for you but for the benefit of our society, economy and the future of our nation.”

New signature school students ‘clapped in’ by minister and staff

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New signature school students ‘clapped in’ by minister and staff

New signature school students ‘clapped in’ by minister and staff