Question regarding the adequacy of the retraining program for high school teachers transitioning to primary school positions, specifically questioning the brevity of the initial training. The Minister's response is vague and uncertain about the program's duration.

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9 September 2009
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HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS — TEACHING POSITIONS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
I have a supplementary question. Is it or is it not the case that the so-called retraining is just a two-day course during the school holidays, and just one day shadowing a primary teacher? Dr E. CONSTABLE

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I understand that the program will begin during the school holidays. I thought it lasted up to a week, but it may well be less than that. That retraining will continue during the fourth term in preparation for the beginning of the next school year.
Dr E. CONSTABLE replied: I understand that the program will begin during the school holidays. I thought it lasted up to a week, but it may well be less than that. That retraining will continue during the fourth term in preparation for the beginning of the next school year.
I understand that the program will begin during the school holidays. I thought it lasted up to a week, but it may well be less than that. That retraining will continue during the fourth term in preparation for the beginning of the next school year.

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