{"id":5715,"date":"2015-03-04T17:50:52","date_gmt":"2015-03-04T17:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.internationalschooltci.com\/?p=5715"},"modified":"2022-03-23T04:51:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T08:51:02","slug":"education-week-tci-at-the-international-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.internationalschooltci.com\/education-week-tci-at-the-international-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Week TCI at the International School"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Extraordinary and Exciting Education Week TCI<\/h2>\r\nWe had a jam-packed week for Education Week TCI at the International School. The school was a hub of activity with many special visitors. As part of Education Week TCI, the school also participated in the Fortis TCI Science Fair and won!\r\n\r\nThe Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports & Library Services invited the general public to celebrate this year\u2019s Education Week March 1st -6th, under the theme \u201cUnite for Quality Education: Better Education for a Better World\u201d.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDuring the week of activities island-wide the general public were encouraged to join in unity with educators across the country in support of quality education for a better TCI.\r\n
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What is Education Week TCI?<\/h2>\r\nEducation Week TCI <\/a><\/strong>was established more than 26 years ago to call attention to the importance of education and to showcase the talents of TCI teachers and students. This year\u2019s theme aims to mobilize education partners around a shared vision of quality education, with a focus on:\r\n\r\n\u2022 Quality Teachers: Teachers are the most important educational resource and a critical determinant of quality.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Quality tools and resources: Modern curricula and inclusive teaching and learning materials and resources.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Quality Environment: Supportive, safe, and secure teaching and learning environments enabling teachers to teach effectively.\r\n
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TCI Science Fair<\/h2>\r\nWhat a tremendous effort from our buddy scientists!\r\n\r\nEvadne Gardiner, Grade 4, and Oliver French, Grade 5, came 3rd in the Science Fair quiz<\/strong><\/a> and Michael Saunders and Oliver French, both from Grade 5, came 1st in the project section. Read our full blog.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n
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Living History at the International School<\/h2>\r\nThe International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands created a 'Living History' workshop in order to educate and celebrate our islands as part of Education Week TCI.\r\n\r\nThe Hon. Akierra Missick<\/strong>, who is also Minister for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, visited the 'Living History' workshop and enthusiastically participated in the many educational activities. Cultural Minister David Bowen<\/strong> gave an enthralling presentation on the importance of the culture and heritage of the Turks and Caicos Islands, stories about language and introduced the types of musical instruments. View Full Blog<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\n\n \n \n \n