The Ministry of Schooling is repeatedly showcasing its dedication to highschool security by distributing hearth extinguishers to numerous faculties throughout St Kitts. The distribution of fireside extinguishers is a part of the federal government’s ‘Mannequin Secure College Programme‘.
This initiative is funded by the Caribbean Catastrophe Emergency Administration Company (CDEMA) to assist the Ministry of Schooling’s objective to strengthen emergency preparedness in faculties and create a protected studying atmosphere for kids by means of assessments and focused interventions.
Significance of Mannequin Secure College Programme
Dr Tricia Esdaille highlighted the significance of getting protected faculties in St Kitts throughout the newest hearth extinguisher distribution ceremony, Focal Level for the Secure College Programme.
She mentioned that the Ministry of Schooling and Secure College Programme will proceed to work with 9 pilot faculties to construct this program.
Phases of the Mannequin Secure College Programme
Dr Esdaille additional added that the distribution of fireside extinguishers is the primary section of this system and over time, coaching packages will likely be organized to show the kids on the significance of fireside extinguishers and the best way to use them
She additionally mentioned that the following section of this initiative will embrace a mixed method to highschool security, constructing extra group connections, growth of college security plans, college security drills, and capability constructing for employees and college students as a apply for any future incidents in faculties.
College Principals acknowledges this initiative
College Principals, who obtained the fireplace extinguishers, appreciated the considered protected faculties and acknowledged the significance of the Mannequin Secure College Programme in guaranteeing the security of scholars and workers.
They mentioned that if the necessity ever rises, they might use the fireplace extinguishers accurately, maintaining the security of youngsters as their predominant precedence.
