The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday announced that an inmate at the Juvenile Holding Centre (JHC) successfully secured four passes at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.
The ministry said the passes demonstrate the effectiveness of the centre’s comprehensive education programme. The student, whose identity remains confidential, achieved Grade II in English A and Office Adminis-tration, and Grade III in Principles of Business and Social Studies.
According to a post on its Facebook page, Karen Schmidt, a teacher at the JHC, revealed that preparing the juvenile for the CSEC exams involved four months of intensive study, including regular daytime classes and additional late-night sessions. She said that the juvenile had initially hesitated to participate due to self-doubt, but with encouragement from the JHC team, committed to the programme and ultimately succeeded.
Social Worker Sabrina Persaud commended the juvenile’s responsible and respectful demeanour, highlighting his unwavering commitment throughout the preparation period, the post said.
Meantime, Director of Juvenile Justice Joan Ann Edghill-Stuart expressed her gratitude to the dedicated JHC team for their tireless efforts in supporting the juveniles.
The National Centre for Educational Resource Develop-ment was commended for its collaboration in providing additional teachers, ensuring each juvenile received personalised attention based on their academic needs and grade level.
“This achievement underscores the importance of education in juvenile rehabilitation and the positive impact of collaborative efforts between correctional facilities and educational institutions,” the post said.
