EDUCATION WEEK 2026: Where Parents Lead, Children Succeed 1st - 6th March 2026
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The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture will be celebrating Education Week 2026 across the Turks and Caicos Islands from Sunday, March 1st to Friday, March 6th, 2026 under the theme: ‘Where Parents Lead, Children Succeed.’
This theme reinforces the Ministry’s strategic focus on strengthening parental engagement as a cornerstone of student success and school advancement. Education Week 2026 will highlight the collective efforts of teachers, students, parents, school leaders, and community partners who continue to shape the future of education across our islands.
National PTA Meeting
On 26th February 2026, ahead of the commencement of Education Week, the Department of Education will host a National PTA Meeting to address key topics including Safeguarding at Home and School, the Juvenile Prevention and Intervention Committee/Bright Horizon, Preventing Communicable Diseases at Home and School, Programmes Available for Students, Education Week highlights, and more.
Education Week 2026 Opens with Ecumenical Services
On Sunday, 1st March 2026, Ecumenical Services will be held across the Turks and Caicos Islands with the exception of South Caicos ( 2nd March 2026) as we seek God’s guidance and blessings for the week of activities and for all stakeholders in the education sector.
NATIONAL EVENTS
Sunday, March 1 — Ecumenical Services (Various Islands and Times)
Monday, March 2 — 5:00 PM — Local Social Studies Competition, Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Complex
Tuesday, March 3 — 9:00 AM — Education Week National Road March; Parents’ & Novelty Sports Day (All are invited)
Tuesday, March 3 — 5:00 PM — Secondary Schools Film Festival & Digital Storytelling Competition
Wednesday & Thursday, March 4–5 — National Science Fair, Quiz & Debate
Friday, March 6 — 5:00 PM — National Teachers’ Day Banquet (RSVP Only)
ISLAND‑BASED ACTIVITIES (March 1st – 6th, 2026)
PROVIDENCIALES — March 1–6, 2026
Sunday, March 1 – Ecumenical Service
Monday, March 2 – Special Devotions, Performances, Sports Days
Tuesday, March 3 – Education Week March and Parents’ Sports Day
Wednesday, March 4 – Teacher‑Student Swap Day, Spelling Bees
Thursday, March 5 – Fun Day, Character Dress‑Up, Parent‑Engagement Activities
Friday, March 6 – Teachers’ Day Observances
NORTH & MIDDLE CAICOS — March 1–6, 2026
Sunday, March 1 – Ecumenical Service
Monday, March 2 – Parents’ Awareness Activities, Local History Day
Tuesday, March 3 – Education Week March and Parade
Wednesday, March 4 – Teacher‑Parent Swap Day
Thursday, March 5 – Trivia and Engagement Activities
Friday, March 6 – Teachers’ Day Observances
GRAND TURK — March 1–6, 2026
Sunday, March 1 – Ecumenical Service
Monday, March 2 – Honour Roll Ceremonies, Awards, Rhyme‑Time Activities
Tuesday, March 3 – Culture Day and Parent Engagement Sessions
Wednesday, March 4 – Teacher‑Parent Swap Day
Thursday, March 5 – Book Character Day, Student Swap Day
Friday, March 6 – Teachers’ Day Observances
SOUTH CAICOS — March 1–6, 2026
Sunday, March 1 – Ecumenical Service
Monday, March 2 – Cricket Match Launch, Basketball Tournament
Tuesday, March 3 – Education Week Fitness Walk and Family Engagement Activities
Wednesday, March 4 – Spelling Bees, Parents vs. Students Sporting Activities
Thursday, March 5 – Swap Day and PTA‑led Activities
Friday, March 6 – Teachers’ Day Observances
Commenting on the week ahead Hon. Rachel Taylor expressed that “Education Week 2026 provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the strength of our education system and to acknowledge the contributions of our teachers, students, parents, and school leaders across the Turks and Caicos Islands.
“This year’s theme, ‘Where Parents Lead, Children Succeed,’ highlights the importance of strong home‑school partnerships in every child’s success. I extend sincere appreciation to the parents and guardians who remain actively engaged and consistently show up to support the shaping of a brighter future for our young people. As we join together for this week of activities, I encourage everyone to embrace this moment of unity and celebration as we continue building an education sector worthy of the immense potential of our children.”
The Ministry encourages the public to join in the week’s activities and to support the continued growth and success of our students and educators. We look forward to the partnership of parents, families, and the wider community as we celebrate education across the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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