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Africa-Press – Seychelles. <\/strong><\/span>Students, parents, teachers and other education stakeholders of the English River secondary school gathered at Club 55 in Victoria on Saturday for a one-day symposium to discuss how to improve the school\u2019s environment into a place where students can thrive.<\/b><\/p>\n

The first independent symposium organised by the school in collaboration with the Parents Teacher Association and the School Council, was held under the theme \u2018Nou Lekol\u2019 (Our School).<\/p>\n

The objectives were to collaboratively work with all stakeholders to build an effective relationship for the betterment of the school, promote a school environment that is supportive of the students\u2019 welfare and wellbeing and also to assess ways in which to improve the school’s image and infrastructure; the latter revealed as the biggest issue the school was facing.<\/p>\n

The symposium started with an introductory remark by the school’s head teacher, Steve Hoareau, who said that it was important to look at how the school was doing and how it can be improved to become better for the staff, students and parents.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we step into the school we need to ask ourselves, \u2018Are we achieving our school’s mission and vision?\u2019 We need to create that good environment so our students can thrive. And for this we need to have a better relationship with our stakeholders, staff and parents,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

This was then followed by a presentation by the deputy head teacher, Ted Arrisol, who displayed and explained the school’s mission, vision and core values. \u201cOur goal is to spread the message that English River secondary is a magnificent school and the reputation is getting better and better,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the media, Sir Steve, the head teacher, said that to improve the school, all those involved need to come together.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that we have done a lot already but we are not satisfied, and together as a team we made the decision to have this symposium to address these issues,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added that the symposium was not focused on discussing education methods or difficulties but rather the services the school offers and how to improve them.<\/p>\n

During Saturday\u2019s symposium, the participants were divided into groups to discuss five main thematic areas which included infrastructure and facilities, students\u2019 welfare and services, autonomy, partnership, communication and public relations. This was then followed by a plenary discussion.<\/p>\n

Sir Steve said the recommendations that came out of the discussion will be used to adjust the school\u2019s strategic plan so that the School Council and PTA could work on their action plans.<\/p>\n

He said the recommendations were all in line with the symposium\u2019s three objectives and the theme \u2018Nou lekol\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will classify what will be done in the short term, medium term and long term,\u201d explained Sir Steve.<\/p>\n

Mathias Valentin, one of the students who joined the English River secondary school two years ago, said his parents were a bit wary to send him to English River secondary school in S3 after leaving International School. Mathias, who is now in S5, said his experience so far has been nothing but good and encouraging.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy expectation was not good I can say but upon entering the school it was really different from what I thought. The staff was welcoming, the students were comforting and the teaching in class was well delivered. The overall atmosphere at the school was calming but also exciting,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s symposium also saw the launch of the school\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n

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