London – Great Britain also wants to accommodate asylum seekers on ships in the future and thus significantly reduce costs. “We will look at the full range of options, low-cost housing, former army barracks and – where appropriate and as done elsewhere in Europe (…) – ships when they can be used safely and responsibly”, Justice Secretary Dominic Raab told the BBC on Wednesday.
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Parents Condemn “Unreasonable Decision” of Depriving Immersion School of Its English Teacher
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
The municipal school of Tilleul in Loncin is currently facing a disturbing situation where they offer immersion in English without an English teacher. At the start of the school year last September, the school hired a Haitian, English-speaking teacher. However, following a few months, the Walloon Region decided that he did not have the required qualifications to teach. Consequently, the teacher had to leave in the middle of the year without any immediate replacement. The Tilleul school is struggling to find a suitable candidate to replace the rare pearl stolen from them. The teacher, Mr. Casimir, has a university background but is not trained in pedagogy. He is a native English speaker, which is a rare profile sought following by schools offering language immersion learning. Half of the students’ education consists of English periods; hence, the children are unable to learn English without a teacher. In an arbitrary decision in the middle of the school year, the Walloon Region revoked the new teacher’s permit for problems concerning qualification and work permits, causing the parents of the pupils to be outraged. Mr. Casimir has appealed once morest this decision, but his call does not suspend the fact that he can no longer teach, leading to the students not learning English.
A school that offers immersion in English, without an English teacher. This is the grotesque situation that the municipal school of Tilleul, in Loncin, is currently experiencing.
At the start of the school year last September, the town had hired a Haitian, English-speaking teacher. Problem: following a few months, the Walloon Region decides that he does not have the qualifications required to teach. He is due to leave his post in the middle of the year, with no one to replace him.
We are in short supply “Native speaker”
The Tilleul school has the impression that its rare pearl has been stolen. The teacher in question, Mr. Casimir, is certainly not trained in pedagogy, but he has a university background: medical studies in Haiti, then a Master’s degree at the University of Liège. And above all, he has this very popular quality: he is a native English speaker, a rare profile and sought following by schools that offer language immersion learning.
Half of their teaching
“We are short of “Native speaker” “, confirms Nathalie Dubois, alderman for education in Ans. “It’s quite difficult to get back on our feet, because we don’t have a potential candidate to replace him and the children are deprived of their English periods, which nevertheless represent half of their teaching!”
A few weeks following the start of the school year, when the municipality tries to regularize the situation of its new teacher, it obtains an end of inadmissibility from the employment and training service of the Walloon Region. In its letter, the Walloon Region mentions problems of qualification and work permits.
An arbitrary decision in the middle of the school year
Arguments that parents of students are not ready to hear. They do not understand why their children are deprived of this teacher in the middle of the school year, with no alternative. They denounce “an arbitrary decision in the middle of the school year”. Especially since many of them had chosen this school precisely for its immersive course.
The parents of pupils see above all the qualities of this teacher. “My son has blossomed this year. He has made great progress in English. I see a causal link with the arrival of this teacher”testifies Sarah, mother of Enzo, 9 years old. “Our children no longer have English lessons, in an immersion school… It’s wonderful!” she quips.
The teacher in question, Mr. Casimir, appealed once morest this decision by the Walloon Region. But this call is not suspensive: it means that in the meantime, he no longer has the right to teach and that his students no longer learn English.
The situation at the municipal school of Tilleul is truly concerning. The school’s immersive English program, which had been thriving with the help of a highly sought-following native speaker, is now in jeopardy due to a decision made by the Walloon Region. Despite the parents and students’ outcry, the decision remains in effect, leaving the teacher and the students in a precarious situation. It is crucial for schools and regions to prioritize the education and well-being of students, especially in the midst of a pandemic. Let us hope that a solution is found soon so that the students can continue to learn and thrive in their language immersion program.
Doctor at Pathanamthitta General Hospital Found Hanged with a Note on the Wall
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
On March 29, 2023 at 01:59 PM IST, Dr. Ganesh Kumar, a Casualty Medical Officer at Pathanamthitta General Hospital, was found dead in a rented house in Pathanamthitta. The cause of death appeared to be suicide as he was found hanging. The doctor had played football with his fellow doctors at an indoor stadium until 10 PM the night before. When his friend visited him the next morning, he did not respond. It was later discovered that he had used ink to write “lost, in every sense” on the wall. Ganesh Kumar was originally from Thiruvananthapuram Kaimanam. It is important to note that suicide is not a solution and individuals dealing with mental health issues should seek professional help. One such resource is the ‘Disha’ helpline, which can be reached toll-free at 1056 or at 0471-2552056.
Pathanamthitta: A doctor of Pathanamthitta General Hospital was found hanging dead. Casualty Medical Officer Dr. Ganesh Kumar was found dead. The incident happened on Wednesday.
He was found dead in a rented house. ‘Lost, in every sense’ is the writing on the wall. It was also found that he dipped his hand in ink and hit it on the wall. He played football with his fellow doctors at the nearby indoor stadium till 10 o’clock on Tuesday night. The reason for the suicide is not clear.
Ganesh Kumar is a native of Thiruvananthapuram Kaimanam. The doctor had not opened the door in the morning when his friend, who had come home with breakfast, called him. Later, the house owner and his friend found him dead.
(Note: Suicide is not a solution to anything, seek help from mental health experts and try to survive. When you have such thoughts, call ‘Disha’ helpline. Toll free helpline number: 1056, 0471-2552056)
The tragic loss of Dr. Ganesh Kumar has left the medical community and his loved ones mourning. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of seeking help when struggling with mental health issues. No one should have to suffer in silence. If you or anyone you know is struggling, please reach out to mental health experts and utilize resources such as helplines. Remember, there is hope and help available.
FOCUS 17th Annual Conference on March 31 | Pravasi | Deshabhimani
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
KUWAIT CITY> The 17th Annual Conference of the Forum of Cad Users Kuwait, a group of people working in the field of engineering design in Kuwait, will meet on Friday, March 31 from 2.30 pm at Abbasia Poppins Hall. Sixteen units working in different areas of Kuwait have elected new unit officers following the meetings. Representatives from the units will attend the annual conference. The general secretary, financial report treasurer and audit report auditors will present the activity reports of the last one year in the conference. The conference will elect officers for the next working year. Iftar is also arranged following the conference. Read on deshabhimani.com