Flooding disrupts sitting of CXC exams in St Thomas
Published:Monday | May 6, 2024 | 11:05 AM
The Overseas Examination Commission (OEC) is advising students scheduled to take exams today who are affected by the flooding in Hordley Crossing and Duckenfield in St Thomas to go to the closest alternative examination centre if they are unable to reach their designated centre.
Torrential rains have caused flooding in these areas, impacting students who travel through Hordley and Duckenfield to reach their exam centres.
The OEC says St Thomas Technical High School and many others in the surrounding areas may be affected.
It is urging students not to attempt to cross flooded roads.
It says those going to alternative test centres shout take their original exam registration number, timetable, and identification card to the centre.
Schools have been advised that further instructions and updates will be provided as they become available.
It says schools accommodating students with Electronic Document Preparation and Management Paper 2 who are impacted by the flooding should make contact with the OEC.
Schools have also been asked to apply the 'Out of Centre Protocol'.
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