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96 students ‘exit’ the 'Mighty Scatliffe'

- urged to continue to strive for excellence; parents & teachers lauded by Education Minister
A section of the exiting class of 2015. Photo: VINO
Hon Myron V. Walwyn, Minister for Education and Culture speaking at the exit ceremony. Photo: VINO
Hon Myron V. Walwyn, Minister for Education and Culture speaking at the exit ceremony. Photo: VINO
A section of the audience at the ceremony. Photo: VINO
A section of the audience at the ceremony. Photo: VINO
Top student T'Kai Lewis addressing the gathering. Photo: VINO
Top student T'Kai Lewis addressing the gathering. Photo: VINO
The procession of students making their way into the seating area. Photo: VINO
The procession of students making their way into the seating area. Photo: VINO
Principal of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School Marietta C. Flax-Headley with top students T'Kai Lewis and Rennisha Rodgers. Photo: VINO
Principal of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School Marietta C. Flax-Headley with top students T'Kai Lewis and Rennisha Rodgers. Photo: VINO
Another section of the exiting class of 2015. Photo: VINO
Another section of the exiting class of 2015. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 96 students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) ‘exited’ the Primary level during an exit ceremony held at Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall in Road Town yesterday July 1, 2015.

These students, most of whom will be moving on to the Elmore Stoutt High School, are the first to be given an exit ceremony instead of a graduation due to the changes in the education system, which saw the utilisation of ‘Key Stage Testing’ instead of a single examination to determine the readiness of that child for the secondary school environment.

Addressing the students, Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn said the Ministry recognises the hard work of the students which has seen them arrive to that point.

“You have disciplined yourselves, you were focused and you have worked hard to where you are today and I want to say a job well done to all of you,” said the Minister.

He also thanked the teachers of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School for the good job that they are doing with the students, and pointed out that the job of a teacher is perhaps one of the most important in society. “It is a very noble profession and we can’t pay you nearly enough to do what you have to do to get the students to where they are,” said the Minister, thanking them for the job they are doing and urging them to continue to do it.

“Parents we also want to thank you and encourage you to work with them. They are moving on from primary to secondary school now where there will be a lot more challenges,” he said.

The Minister said that while the ministry has made improvements to the school to reduce the interaction between the senior students and the younger ones, he said even in the junior part of the school they are going to deal with a lot more students than they might be accustomed to.

“Parents you have to encourage your children, monitor their behaviour…if they stop doing homework, if they start to give back chat, you will know that something somewhere is wrong and you will know that perhaps they are in the wrong crowd in school. And so you have to form a relationship with the teachers and other staff of the school so that you can arrest the problem very early,” he advised the parents.

He said too that the Ministry from September will be introducing the subject of Civics, since some children and even some adults don’t know basic knowledge such as who the Premier of the territory is and other questions. He said the children must understand that with the rights that they have to be citizens of the country has with them responsibilities.

You are well on your way

In brief remarks, Principal of the ASPS Marieta C. Flax-Headley said, “I believe that the start you receive here at the ‘Mighty Scatliffe’ should allow each of you to hold your own and perform at the highest level at the Elmore Stoutt High School and for that matter any secondary institution globally. Hence you are well on your way to embrace your future.” She urged them against thinking that this success is an end within itself but to see it instead as the end of one phase and the beginning of another.

Top Student thanks those who encouraged him

Top student T’Kai Lewis thanked the people who inspired him and his other classmates for the success that they have achieved.

“I take this opportunity to thank my mother who has always stood by me, teaching me the importance of education from day one,” he said, also thanking his father and grandfather for their continuous support through the years.

10 Responses to “96 students ‘exit’ the 'Mighty Scatliffe'”

  • .......... (02/07/2015, 10:08) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Exit,?? Tis does not make sence
  • political snitch (02/07/2015, 11:00) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    Did those envelopes contained any certificates? because i heard that the ministry wouldn't be getting them in until september for the lack of funds.
  • ccc (02/07/2015, 12:44) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats to all
  • LaLa (02/07/2015, 13:44) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    why are they the only primary school allowed to wear gowns?
    • facts (02/07/2015, 19:37) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      please get the facts before airing your mouth!! Many school wearing or wore gowns. It was each schools decision to make.
  • Teacher (02/07/2015, 14:41) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is not exit it is a graduation class of the Mighty ASPS going to the ESHS.What exit it sounds and seems so dumb. If one is to ask of your previous schools as most universities are asking for now they even want certificates from your preschool days ,so do be careful. ANYWAY CONGRATS TO ALL AND BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE
  • .teacher two (02/07/2015, 20:15) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    So like Ministry of Education to start before they're ready. Can't get certificates ready yet they are quick to criticise teachers when they make mistakes. I don't believe that some of these people were teachers. They are behaving like it was yesterday the change was made. Had a year to make things right and still can't stpss
  • Pissed (03/07/2015, 01:16) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    Is Enis Adams Primary School the only school in the territory had their kids graduate in their school uniform that they wore for seven years. Not Good, not good at all. That was very distasteful of the principal and staff of that school. I am just stating my opinion people, I'm entitled to do so
  • Teacher (03/07/2015, 06:36) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    It doesn't matter if the children graduated in gown or school uniforms the most important thing is that they have completed their tenure with good grades and skills going into another phase of their lives.Remember too you still have to look forward to doing a lot of spending preparing for the next level. Everyone wants the best for their children as we too want the same. Then why spend so much for such and the other levels of high school and university can do well with that expense.Many schools have and rent gowns and most of the time the same uniform that they have used for years is right under that gown. Parents my advice to you is save for your children's future it doesn't matter if they are grateful or ungrateful after as you have done your part the blessing will come someday and from above.
  • bex (03/07/2015, 11:14) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    I agree with pissed. ..it looked tacky as hell....


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