Pear Tree River Primary undergoes transformation

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Pear Tree River Primary undergoes transformation

Pear Tree River Primary School in St Thomas is to play a new role, empowering older students with special needs with the skills they need to enter the world of work. In July of this year, representatives of the Ministry of Education, Youth and...

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