![PREP THE PARENT [8TH SEPTEMBER 2026] - Academic development and achievement remain at the forefront of the agenda for schools across Saint Lucia, with principals exploring new ways to improve student performance. At the Ave Maria Primary School, however, the focus is extending beyond the students themselves, with greater attention being placed on the role parents play in their children’s academic success. Principal Valerie Henry Long is calling for increased training and support for parents of students at the school.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
PARENTS MUST BE EQUIPPED TOO, SAYS AVE MARIA PRINCIPAL AS SCHOOL PUSHES FOR STRONGER HOME SUPPORT
PREP THE PARENT [8TH SEPTEMBER 2026] – Academic development and achievement remain at the forefront of the agenda for schools across Saint Lucia, with principals exploring new ways to improve student performance. At the Ave Maria Primary School, however, the focus is extending beyond the students themselves, with greater attention being placed on the role parents play in their children’s academic success. Principal Valerie Henry Long is calling for increased training and support for parents of students at the school.
