complete integration between peoples of different races. Since this has happened over many generations, the St. Helenians now regard themselves as a common race with a common national identity. Children from all predominantly Christian denominations attend the state schools. Any child can opt on religious grounds not to participate in any aspect of education. Any literature received from United Nations agencies is given to secondary schools and the objectives of the agencies promoted.
C.
D.
Right to primary education
All children receive compulsory and free primary education.
Right to secondary education
All children receive compulsory and free secondary education. All children sit an 11+ examination and the brightest children are chosen on merit to attend a selective secondary school. The remaining children attend one of three other neighbourhood secondary schools. Broad-based vocational and technical education, geared to the needs of the island, are an integral part of the curriculum of secondary schooling.
E. Right to higher education
Children attending the selective secondary school on the basis of performance, stay on beyond fifteen years of age (the compulsory school leaving age) to do '0' level courses, and are paid an allowance by the State. Regular further education courses are offered free, together with free transport. A small technical training centre offers courses in trade for boys beyond fifteen years of age. The courses offered depend on job prospects at the completion of the courses. The following courses have been held over the past five years:
(a) One-year courses:
General building;
Electrical installation;
Plumbing;
Motor mechanics:
Carpentry,
maintenance and repairs,
Furniture and cabinet-making;
Inlaid work;
(b) Two-year course:
Building technicians;
(c) Short-term courses:
Metrication;
Surveying and levelling;