The inclusion of migrant children in the education system is an opportunity to teach young people another language.
That’s according to President of the National Parent Teachers Association (NPTA) Kevin David.
Speaking at the NPTA’s first family day at the Cipriani Labour College on Saturday, he said this needs to be encouraged in schools.
“We certainly do look forward to embracing those students and, based upon the culture, that in itself may be able to assist our children in learning Spanish. Something that we really do need to encourage within our school system.”
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Lisa Morris-Julian, who was also at the event, said these discussions are still underway ahead of the new school term.
She added that “everybody deserves a chance and an opportunity to be educated.”