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| The other section of the graduating class. |
Charlestown Nevis (June 30, 2006) Principal of the Gingerland Primary School, Mrs Marion Lescott said that each one has an opportunity and a responsibility to make a difference in the world. She was at the time delivering the School's Report for the academic year 2005/2006 at the 19th annual Graduation ceremony.
Mrs. Lescott remarked: "There is a challenge for each one of us to personalise the theme (You can make a difference in your world) and seek to make a positive difference in our homes, in our communities and indeed in our world".
The ceremony was held at the St. Georges Anglican Church on Wednesday June 28, where 51 students graduated to the secondary level. Ms Austine Liburd was awarded for best performance at the school in the Test of Standards Examinations.
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A section of the graduating class with the top student in Test of Standard at the Gingerland Primary School, Ms Austine Liburd seated at left front row.
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While reporting on the challenges and achievements during the year under review, Mrs Lescott expressed gratitude on behalf of the school for the invaluable support it had received from the Education Department, parents, businesses and the general public. She also expressed gratitude to her staff for the unwavering support and the commendable job exhibited throughout the year.
"You have been making a difference at the Gingerland Primary School and your efforts are greatly appreciated," she told the teachers. "The ripple effect of this difference is felt throughout the community and indeed the world. I charge you to continue. We will need to make adjustments as we meet the daily challenges on the high seas of teaching. Find strength in the command and the promise recorded in Joshua 1 verse 9. Even when it gets real tough teachers, keep pressing forward".
"Each of you seek to make a difference in your world," was the simple request that Principal Lescott had for the graduating class. "You have made your choice as to where you will begin at the high school for this is only a starting point. Where you go from here is totally up to you. You must recall the knowledge and skills and values imparted to you at the primary level and seek to build on these."
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| Principle Mrs. Marion Lescott delivering the School's Report for the academic year 2005/2006 |
Mrs. Sonia Herbert gave the feature address while Mrs. Ellen Grant gave brief remarks on behalf of the Education Department. She noted that the department sincerely applauded the dedication and total commitment and achievements of Mrs. Marion Lescott and staff for the academic school year 2006.
She told the graduants that a momentous occasion was given in their honour as the day marked the culmination of many years of hard work and study. "If you are to make a difference in your world, you must take a second to look at the people you so greatly admire."
The Education Officer also noted that the younger students of the school looked up to them (graduants), admired them and emulate them so, "you will make a difference in your world when you demonstrate that you are a good role model and that you can make positively influence in their lives."
The Valedictory Speech was presented by Ms Austine Liburd and Master Cleon Williams while the ceremony was held in honour of Mr and Mrs Calvin Maynard.
~~Adz:Left~~The ceremony was chaired by Police Inspector Austin Lescott and also attended by Premier and area representative, the Hon Mr. Vance Amory, Jr Minister of Education and Library Services, the Hon Mr. Livingston Herbert as well as Permanent Secretary, Human Resources Mrs. Venetta Hobson-Moving.
