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Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - A very strong message on the importance of academic excellence has been sent to the youth of Canaries, through the hosting of the first annual Community Academic Awards on Saturday, September 26th, 2004. The awards ceremony, which included the presentation of scholarships and bursaries, was an initiative of the Canaries Community Club.

Public Relations Officer of the club, Ms. Jacqueline Joseph called on the community to work together to improve the attitude of the youth towards educational achievement: “In the coming months, the Canaries community will aggressively promote education for all in Canaries. We will continue to expand our evening classes programme, we will persist with our fundraising efforts to make formal education more accessible to our young people, and we will continue to encourage academic excellence.”

The community club members believe their efforts will ensure that more students gain entry into secondary schools.

Member of Parliament for Canaries, Honourable Cyprian Lansiquot in his remarks reminded the students that qualifications are what will determine their future progress. “I think there is too much reliance, too much dependence on things like favouritism, nepotism and political patronage. People think well, because I vote for so and so then I am automatically entitled for a job, but it is not so at all. We are living in a very competitive world, hence the reason we are placing such priority on education,” explained Mr. Lansiquot.

The Canaries Community Club presented the Maguerite Edwards Award to the most outstanding Common Entrance student, whilst thee Edsel Edmund Scholarship Award was presented to the most outstanding O Level student. The awards were named after two members of the community who have excelled academically, but moreover, have been giving of their time and knowledge to enhance the development of the community of Canaries. Awards totalling $3,600 was made possible through the support of several sponsors including Mrs. Marguerite Edward, Mr. Cyprian Lansiquot and Mr Edsel Edmund, Mr. Keith Mondesir, and the Canaries/UK Association.

 

 


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