National Grade Six exam postponed over coronavirus concerns

The Ministry of Education yesterday announced the postponement of the National Grade Six examination as containment measures for the coronavirus pandemic intensify across the country.

In a statement, the Ministry said that due to the current situation, careful thought has been given to the scheduled dates for the administration of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) 2020.

“As such, please be advised that the previously announced dates (April 8 and 9, 2020) are no longer valid. Adequate notice will be given with regard to the new dates”, the statement said.

It added that parents are encouraged to continue working with their children in preparation for this assessment. In addition, they can also:Visit the Ministry of Education website on https://bit.ly/39Y698S to access NGSA Practice Test Papers in the four core areas. (Please note that the link is case sensitive)

Tune into the Guyana Learning Channel (Channel 42/Cable 29) to access the following:

Nursery Programme – 06:00h – 09:00h

Primary Programmes – 09:00h – 12:00h

Documentaries – 12:00h – 13:00h Secondary Programmes – 13:00 – 15:00h

Continue to listen to the Radio broadcasts of the Interactive Radio Instruction for Grades 1 – 3 daily. The timings are:

Grade 1 09:30h – 10:00h

Grade 2 10:30h – 11:00h

Grade 3 13:00h – 13:30h

These are also aired on the following Radio Stations

Mahdia, Bartica, Essequibo, Mabaruma, Lethem and Annai.

Continue to listen to Broadcasts to schools for Grade 3-6 at 13:00h daily on NCN Radio.