Education Minister Kay McConney says she is satisfied with efforts by her Ministry to ensure a smooth start to the Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination. 

Ms. McConney flanked by other officials from the Ministry of Education spoke with journalists at the Princess Margaret Secondary School in St. Philip where 198 students from 5 primary schools were writing the exam.

She is also pleased with the arrangements made for the examiners.  

Education Minister Kay McConney

Meantime, parents waited on the outskirts of several secondary schools as their children prepared to sit the exam.

At the St. Michael School, students from various schools gathered in groups, some in prayer others receiving last minute advice from their principals and teachers.

While some parents said they were nervous, many commended the teachers for their efforts in preparing the students.

Parents of students taking the Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination.