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Chalky Hill will be ready for face-to-face pilot, says principal | News | Jamaica Gleaner

Preparations are on track to get Chalky Hill Primary and Infant School ready for the face-to-face pilot reopening of schools on Monday, November 9, according to principal, Christine Badal-McBean.

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