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September 25th, 2023
East Action Committee presents 2 smart TVs to Willard Wheatley Primary School

EAST END, Tortola, VI- The East Action Committee was put together only about a month ago, but it is already making a positive impact in the community.

March 16th, 2023
Education Minister Hon de Castro grateful for corporate support to schools

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reflective of a healthy public-private partnership, Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has expressed gratitude for strong support recently received by two schools from corporate entities.

January 5th, 2018
This Week We Feature Young Professional Michelle M. Merry

According to A. P. J Abdul Kalam, former president of India, “Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, calibre, and future of an individual.” If the saying is true then our Young Professional this week walks with nobility. This week we feature Michelle M. Merry, elementary school teacher during normal working hours and so many other things after.

July 3rd, 2017
Willard Wheatley wins Primary School Cheerleading C/ship

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All roads led to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town on Saturday July 1, 2017 when the Primary School Cheerleading Championship was held.

March 7th, 2017
School boy hit in front of Willard Wheatley Primary in EE

EAST END, Tortola, VI- A boy said to be about seven (7) years of age was rushed to Peebles Hospital today, March 7, 2017 after he was hit by a motor vehicle in front of Willard Wheatley Primary School in East End.

October 30th, 2016
WWPS retain Jelani N. Lettsome Memorial Bowling title

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The boys of the Willard Wheatley Primary School made it known that their first title came by no fluke as they stood strong as a team to once again take the championship trophy of the Jelani N. Lettsome Memorial Bowling Tournament.

July 8th, 2015
Keevin Walker accused of stealing $$ from WWPS

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Nottingham Estate man is before the courts accused of breaking and entering the office of the Willard Wheatley Primary School and carting away a silver cash pan containing $118 and a pencil case which had $4.00.

July 6th, 2015
Late Chief Minister Willard Wheatley to be recognised

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Willard Wheatley Centennial Celebration Committee (WWCCC) would like to invite the general public to a memorial service on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 3:30 pm to honour the memory of the territory’s first Minister of Finance and second Chief Minister, the late Dr Willard Wheatley, MBE, at the Willard Wheatley Primary School grounds on the occasion of his 100th birthday anniversary on July 16, 2015.

May 31st, 2015
Businesses get involved in schools career fair

EAST END, Tortola, VI – Under the supervision of the schools’ principals and mainly Guidance Gounselor Shaunice A. Leonard, M.A., CMHC, B.S., three schools on the main island of Tortola over the past week saw young children dressing to their career choice while several business entities gave hands-on experience to the children.

March 9th, 2015
‘Bullying a serious issue in VI’- Guidance Counselor

EAST END, Tortola, VI – “Bullying is a serious issue that affects our school aged children in the BVI and they were several students that had reported to me that they were fearful of staying in their classrooms. They were also fearful because they were being bullied by others on campus and not only in their classrooms,” commented Guidance Counselor Shaunice A. Leonard.

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