St. Andrew’s School Shuts Down Abruptly
Teachers and parents were left reeling after St. Andrew’s School announced the school’s immediate closure, sparking outrage and speculation that the move is tied to ongoing wage disputes and escalating tensions.
Staff say they have spent years fighting for back pay allegedly withheld without consent.
After union intervention led to a legal order for reimbursement, Walter reportedly retaliated by fostering a hostile work environment.
Teachers claim she vandalized their property, blocked restroom access, and fostered chaos on campus. Parents also reported verbal and physical altercations involving Marissa.
The sudden shutdown has left staff jobless and students displaced, with growing calls for accountability and answers.
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that’s how she has operated for years,,, horrible young lady. she’s not an educator,
The ministry has been written to about her on many occasions, to no avail. She should be banned from ever operating a school or being involved in any form of educational facility for life… but then again,, her daddy left a lot of land so she doesn’t need the money
Consider the future of the children and please make urgent attention to this situation. Our future is in the hand of God but please act responsibly. Solve this with love and compassion
Not surprised
Who is Walter?
I had my share with both the mother and the daughter. Marissa who is the daughter is nothing but a bitch and her mother shelters her behavior.. god nah sleep!!!
The private primary school on Old Parham road is next if the Board does not step in. The Principal there is horrible. Quite a few parents have expressed that they will be taking their children out. The Secretary is a pig. And both her and the principal are bringing the school down. Years ago u had to be of a certain moral standing to be a Principal at that school. I guess all that has gone out of the door.
Not sure what the issues are and it is a real pity. The school was seen and recognized as one of the highly thought of private primary school in the earlier days. Not sure if it is done but there might be a need for a registration board to monitor, audit and oversee these private educational institutions in order to ensure that they are operating in conformity with the country’s educational and labour guidelines.
@ me
Did you say “young ” lady? Is this the same Walter than has been at helm since the school’s inception? That Walter I knew to be cold and haughty and generally not a nice person. Not surprised by the allegations made against her!
As usual Antigua Newsroom did not fact check the information before posting. Very misleading. The school closes June 27, 2025 at the end of this academic term and school year. I tried pasting the notice from the school but I was unable. Please look up the notice from the school with all the details.
It’s the daughter now
IF a person is capable do that. That person should be banned permanently to run any education business in the future. Not school should be close in that way, regardless if you are private. If you even think because your management is under private initiative, you still need to follow the regional standard of education and the country rules in that matters. You can’t run an school to teach what do you want and do whatever you want as you wish. Don’t work in that way. But showing this face, is pretty clear this woman don’t want to accept she made mistakes and she doesn’t want to take accountability for it, instead she shutdown everything and send a clear message to all…She don’t give a dam f….k for any children, parent and friends. After this move, there is not a single word coming from her mouth that should be trusted.
Plenty more to go including one in belmont