Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to direct my question to the Minister of Education. I have a situation which I have lot ride for the last three years. It is with regard to the end of each school year, when report cards are given. One of the factors, Mr. Speaker, in determining whether or not a student advances to the next grade, is based on his size, including his age. I can only refer to my own situation, in which I have a young boy who is seven years of age, who is going to fail his grade for the third year because of his size, and I cannot believe the teachers are allowed to do that. If a child is smart enough to advance, I think that should be the determining factor, not his size or his age. I would like to ask the Minister whether or not he is aware of these kinds of practices happening in the communities because it has gone on now for about three years.
Samuel Gargan on Question O634-12(2): Factors Considered In Advancement Of Children In School
In the Legislative Assembly on June 24th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Question O634-12(2): Factors Considered In Advancement Of Children In School
Item 5: Oral Questions
June 23rd, 1992
Page 749
Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
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