Opening date of satellite schools pushed back

The Education Ministry has pushed back the opening date of satellite schools established in three islands.

The Education Ministry's Senior Policy Director, Moosa Adam, said the satellite schools' opening was initially scheduled for October 24. However, the date was pushed back as the first term was still in progress, he said.

'As the end of the term is approaching, students will be studying for a short duration this term. Therefore, we have delayed the opening f the satellite schools until next term,' he said.

However, he did not specify a date on which the schools would be opened.

Satellite schools have been developed in B. Fehendhoo, V. Rakeedhoo, and V. Thinadhoo.

KD Enterprises is developing the satellite school in Fehendhoo, and schools are being developed in Rakeedhoo and Thinadhoo by Asbro Maldives Pvt. Ltd. The government is spending MVR 1 million on Fehendhoo and Thinadhoo School and MVR 2 million on Rakeedhoo School.

Satellite schools are being established in islands with significantly fewer students or do not have schools. The Education Ministry said students who wish to enroll in the satellite schools may register before October 14. The ministry said teachers and all necessary resources would be available at the schools when it opens. The ministry is coordinating with schools in nearby islands to make arrangements for the students to participate in extra-curricular activities.