New anti-absenteeism campaign locates 538 students

Education Minister Priya Manickchand accompanied by Education Officers speaking with a pupil during an outreach on Friday (Ministry of Education photo)

The Ministry of Education on Saturday said it has already located at least 538 students who were absent from schools for the recent National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) mock exams through the launch of its countrywide ‘Operation Recovery’ campaign.

According to the Ministry, Education Officers conducted visits across 538 homes in regions One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Nine and Ten, where these students where located.

Reports had yet to be received from officers in regions Seven and Eight, the ministry added.