Frederick Smith School remains closed on Monday for students; staff to report to work

The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) is informing parents/guardians of students of the Frederick Smith Secondary School, located at Trents, St James, that the school will remain closed for all STUDENTS on Monday,  March 13, 2023.

The Chief Education Officer, Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw and several senior officials of the METVT met with the principal and staff of the Frederick Secondary School on Friday, March 10, 2023.

During the four-hour meeting, teachers were provided with an opportunity to discuss concerns with the Ministry officials. Several recommendations were made by the staff for areas of improvement. At the end of the meeting, it was agreed that there was a need to develop an action plan for the way forward for the school. To this end,

the school will remain closed for students on Monday, March 13, 2023. All staff members will be required to report to work and students are required to check their Google Classrooms for work assignments from their teachers.

Please note that all field athletes of the School’s Athletic Team are still expected to report at 9:00 a.m. to Harrison College for the BSSAC Field Meet on Monday, March 13, 2023, as previously advised.

The METVT regrets any inconvenience this closure may cause.

Regular school should resume on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.