BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct 14, CMC -Barbados education authorities Monday said that tests will be conducted at the St. Luke’s Brighton Primary on Tuesday after the school was forced tyo close down due to complaints “of a strong odour that left some experiencing burning eyes, itchy throat, itchy skin and a bitter taste in the mout”.
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training said that while the staff and students were relocated to a nearby car park, an environmental hygienist had isited the school to conduct an air quality test.
It said after further consultation, it was decided to close the school for the day and allow parents to collect their children.
“During interviews with those who were on the site from the morning, it was revealed that the scent was at its strongest during the early parts of this morning. Tests will be performed tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15, to glean further information on the air quality. Therefore, there will be no in-person classes tomorrow”it added.
President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT),Rudy Lovell, said teachers complained of a burning sensation to the throat as well as burning eyes .
In a statement, the ministers apologised “for the inconvenience caused by the disruption, and hopes that any discomfort experienced is alleviated”.
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