Thanks to  the purchase of 100 computers by the Government of Anguilla, students on the island now have increased opportunity to become technologically literate. Sixty of the purchased computers were given to the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School (A.L.H.C.S), while the remaining forty were shared amongst the six public primary schools. This effort was complemented by a donation of thirty additional computers by Mr. Applewait “Ramee” Lake of Anguilla Masonry Products.

Government’s effort to help improve education also was enhanced through the purchase of four Promethean interactive boards (two by government and two by the governor’s office). Plans are in place to procure additional boards for the upcoming year, so learning can be more interactive.

Government and several community partners have begun repairs on schools through out the island. Those upgrades included installation of new toilets, roof repairs, and improvement of school play grounds. At the Road Primary School, Flags Luxury Properties has played a major role in the upgrade of that school. Campus B’s auditorium came on stream at a highly critical time and has filled a deep void in being the place of accommodation for several school events. Improvements also encompassed several initiatives on teacher and student improvement.

Passes in most areas were rather encouraging. However, the number of passes in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics has warranted concern as only a third of the students passed in the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) exams. Despite the aforementioned efforts, there have been pockets of antisocial behaviour that continually distract from positive strides made by students. These were often in the form of truancy, recalcitrance or a lackadaisical attitude towards work.

The Education Department and all teachers remain committed to providing a quality service to the children of Anguilla.