Education Minister tells pupils reading is a gateway to success

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October 12, 2026

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Pupils of Mount Tabor Primary School today heard from Minister of Education Transformation Chad Blackman that reading is a gateway to success.

The Minister toured the St John school this morning, along with other Ministry officials and Member of Parliament Charles Griffith.

The tour formed part of the Ministry’s activities marking Education Month.

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