St. Andrew’s Primary School
LETTER
I am a former parent of two children who attended St. Andrew’s, and I write this to support the many voices, past and present, who have spoken up about the mismanagement and toxic environment that led to the school’s decline.
In 2016, following Marrissa’s return from the U.S. in 2015, a formal letter was sent to Mrs. Andrea Walter, the school principal, to raise concerns regarding Marrissa’s behavior and its growing negative impact on the school.
A meeting was even requested at the Multipurpose Cultural Centre to address these urgent issues. Unfortunately, these early warnings were ignored.
Many of us, as concerned parents, initially defended the teachers and tried to “nip the problem in the bud,” but our efforts were constantly dismissed. During that time, over 100 students left the school across various levels mine included.
That kind of mass withdrawal speaks volumes about the internal issues and the leadership’s failure to act.
I personally witnessed Marrissa push three teachers out of their jobs within months, creating a hostile and abusive environment. Let’s be clear the eventual closure of the school was not due to COVID-19 or any of the other excuses being offered. The school’s problems began long before that.
Teachers’ salaries were slashed without warning, yet parents were still expected to pay full tuition even while our children were learning from home. Where was that money going?
We’ve had enough. I call on all parents past and present who lived through this trauma to come forward and demand accountability.
The leadership must be held responsible, not only for the financial mismanagement but also for the emotional and professional harm inflicted on teachers, students, and families.
Justice is long overdue. The school may be closed, but the pain and loss remain. It’s time we stand together to support those who were affected and ensure those responsible are held accountable.
—A Former Parent of St. Andrew’s
Also Read: https://antigua.news/2025/06/07/sudden-closure-of-st-andrews-school-amid-allegations-of-abuse/
Even is a school is private doesnt it still come under the rule of the Ministry of Education? If this is so someone dropped the ball. No way this madness could be going and the school in operation
Please stop putting “Everything” on government. Put the blame where it belongs, on the person or ersons whom work at the school. Long time parents were complaining an nothing was done; blame the teachers or administrators at the said school, hold their feet to the fire for accountability and leave government out of it.
Antigua.news you need to find these teachers and put their faces in camera. We depend on you for these kinds of things. Remember ABS and the rest of the clan won’t do that. This situation is nor only unfortunate but very shocking. I hope the teachers get employment and students find better learning institutions.
So why is only now you choose to come forward and talk. The teachers have been suffering in silence for years and only now you talk
This is the reason victims stay silent
So why become vocal only now?
Faithful National are you back at work yet?. You seem idle. Doesnt matter what time It was reported. Some things never get reported at all
We must demand a full investigation into what happened at St. Andrew’s. This isn’t just about one school—it’s about protecting the future of our children’s education.
Maybe this tragedy can serve as a wake-up call for other schools to ensure transparency and proper leadership.