George Charles Secondary School initiates annual awards for students
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Contact: Amanda-Faye Clarke
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 – The principal and staff of the George Charles Secondary School have made public, their intention to reward the academic and co-curricular achievements of their students; a move they hope will showcase George Charles Secondary School in a more positive light.
The First Annual George Charles Secondary School Awards which formed part of the School’s 18th anniversary celebrations, was held at the National Cultural Centre on Tuesday, the 23rd of March.
Principal of the George Charles Secondary School, Lera Pascal, says an awards ceremony is a critical component of the teaching-learning experience, and as such, Tuesday’s exercise was aimed at inspiring students to harness their potential in order to lead more productive lives.
“We believe it is important to recognise the effort, it is important to recognise good behaviour, it is important to recognize positive traits in our students, and we think the recognition goes a long way in enhancing the overall experience of students. It is said success breeds success; so if you can succeed along the way, your success can be total.”
Education Officer for District Four, Marilyn Bain, says if parents were cognizant that education was an investment in the future of Saint. Lucia, they would do a lot more to protect and nurture the talents of the youth.
Ms. Bain has urged students to focus heavily on their academic success in order to make an invaluable contribution to Saint Lucia’s development and effect change in the world.
“The students of the George Charles Secondary are loving students. When your classmate passed away tragically last week, some of you cried because you care. You care for each other, you love each other. I know because I am part of your school; I see all the good things. I look forward to the day when people will appreciate you for your talent, love, caring, resilience and your passion for learning.”
The 1st Annual George Charles Secondary School Awards was held under the theme, “Celebrating Students Achievement”. |
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