The Education Reform Unit's (ERU) School Transformation Teams (STT) have been diligently working, meeting weekly in preparation for the September 2025 opening of two new parish schools: Devonshire Parish School, which will open at the current Elliot Primary School site, and Smith's Parish School, which will open at the Harrington Sound School site.

These teams are pivotal in redesigning Bermuda's public education system to prepare young learners for a successful future. Meeting weekly, the teams are engaged in prototyping new features of their parish school,  gathering feedback, and refining key foundational documents, including each school's Case for Change, Vision For Learning, and overarching Blueprint Statements.

In addition to developing curriculum and learning experiences for Years 1 and 7, the teams are designing innovative learning spaces and unique school features tailored to meet the needs of students and the broader community. They are also innovating and co-developing advanced strategies to redefine modern teaching and learning.

Since September 2024, the teams have conducted prototyping sessions with stakeholders, including students and parents, ensuring that their voices help shape the future of these schools.

The School Transformation Team members include Principals Kimberly Creighton (Elliot) and Cindy Weeks (Harrington Sound); Deputy Principals; Department of Education Officers, Teachers; Paraeducators; Counsellors; Encore Teachers; Education Reform Unit Leads for Parish Primary Schools, ERU, Dr. Jana Pitcher and Luann Wainwright-Dill; School Transformation Co-Lead, Acting Director of Accountability and Standards, Department of Education, Terry Cox.

STT Co-Leader Luann Wainwright-Dill said: "The Education Reform Unit wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to the late Ms. Beverley Issac (pictured) for her invaluable contributions to the Smith Parish School STT. As a dedicated and passionate member of the Team, Ms. Issac devoted countless hours to advancing education reform. Her commitment and service leave a lasting impact. She will be deeply missed."

Beyond the work at Elliot and Harrington Sound, the School Transformation Teams are also making strides in the continued transformation of the current parish school in Hamilton Parish School at the Francis Patton School site and Warwick Parish School at the Purvis Primary School site.

For more information on the Parish School transformation process at Elliot and Harrington Sound, visit learningfirstbda.com.