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ASPNET Celebrates 25 years

Contact: Claudia Monlouis
 

Monday, June 11, 2007 – Schools which form part of the UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network - ASPNet - marked the 25^th Anniversary of the programme on Monday, 11^th of June with a national congress where students, teachers and ASPNet officials met to chart the way ahead.

Among the education officials present were Minister for Education Honourable Arsene James. The minister expanded on the occasion's theme : The “ASPNet: Bridging the gap to quality education in Saint Lucia” Quality education, Mr. James explain should be encompassed at all levels including adult literacy.
 

“We are fortunate that we have had universal primary education and have recently implemented universal secondary education. But having universal primary and secondary education do not guarantee quality education.. To bridge the gap we must also make adequate provisions at the early childhood education level and at tertiary education level.”

Secretary General of the National Commission for UNESCO Mrs. Paule Turmel John says ASPNet reflects the objectives of UNESCO and involves the youth in nation building.

“What difference can the ASPNet make in the lives of our students? Well let us for a moment go back to the origins of UNESCO and remind our selves that the very existence of this international organization lies in the promotion of peace and the reinforcement of international cooperation.:

Tribute was paid to the early pioneers of ASPNet Saint Lucia such as former senator and teacher Mrs. Agatha Jn.Panel; Minister in the ministry of Education Honourable Gaspard Charlemagne and Miss Lawrence Laurent former Parliamentary Commissioner of Saint Lucia.
 

UNESCO established the Associated Schools Project (ASPnet) Network in 1953 to encourage schools worldwide to educate students on issues related to UNESCO's "overarching goal of promoting peace and international understanding." The program now includes nearly eight thousand educational institutions in over 170 countries.

ASPnet schools conduct their own projects, often linking with schools from other countries, or may become involved in a UNESCO-coordinated activity, such as the "World Heritage in Young Hands" project. A national coordinator, typically housed at the National Commission, serves as the liaison between the schools and UNESCO.

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