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Selwood’s retirement yet to be confirmed!

- Assistant Principal/ Music Teacher's greatest joy is in seeing his students’ successes
Assistant Principal of the Elmore Stoutt High School Author Selwood has been an educator at the school for 25 years and is now ready for retirement but is awaiting a response from Government. Photo: VINO
Mr. Selwood at the Elmore Stoutt High School Annual Spring Concert accepting a trombone from Andre Braithwaite, the school’s band director.
Mr. Selwood at the Elmore Stoutt High School Annual Spring Concert accepting a trombone from Andre Braithwaite, the school’s band director.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Students, parents and staff members at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) are saddened by the news that Music Teacher and Assistant Principal Author Selwood would be retiring, but he revealed to this news site the decision is not final seeing that his request for retirement has not yet been granted.

In an exclusive interview with Mr. Selwood on May 16, 2012, he confirmed that he applied for retirement to leave at the end of the academic year of July 2012, but he is not sure if the government will grant it.

“I applied for retirement near the end of my 25th year which will be in September 2012, and I am still awaiting confirmation on that.”

He stated that he was very happy and pleased with the things done at the Elmore Stoutt High School Annual Spring Concert of May 12, 2012, but he had a bit of concern within himself, knowing that he is not officially retired and not sure of the outcome.

Assistant Principal Selwood, whose passion is to educate people, has been in the education system for the past 25 years.

Straight out of high school, the talented musician was given a scholarship to study music at the Vandercook College of Music in Chicago, United States of America, where he attended from 1983-1987. “I was very appreciative of that because it gave me an opportunity to attain my degree in music.”

He taught music for 18 years at the ESHS before being promoted to Assistant Principal where he is responsible for the disciplinary department.

Mr. Selwood stated that the most important and memorable times he had in his career is to see people who he taught, achieve their goals and achieve great things.

“I have had many students who have gone on to be teachers, received MD’s and PHD’s and taking on very prominent roles in society and that’s the greatest joy.”

Mr. Selwood told this news site that through his teachings, he tries to encourage persons to approach life in a manner that is constructive.

He said in his life there is always room for improvement, and he has tried to improve himself as he progresses through life and to do his best.

“As we live and we learn we try to improve ourselves as we go along and go through life.”

He stated that every challenge in his life gave him inspiration to change and improve. He added that he motivates and encourages his students to do their best and to achieve their goals through discipline.

“Discipline is the key to developing a person and when discipline is displayed in everything they do, they would be able to achieve everything they would like to achieve in life.”

Mr. Selwood stated that if his retirement is granted he has no set plans, than to spend time with his family. “My retirement is in the hands of the Lord and whatever the Lord sees fit for me do to.”

6 Responses to “Selwood’s retirement yet to be confirmed!”

  • Iron Lion (17/05/2012, 09:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a good man indeed. When he taught me in school I didn't like him because he was strict and about discipline, but now I'm older I can understand why he was that way. He has touched many lives in the BVI in a positive way. Sellwood you still got 20yrs easy, stick with the school, they need you. I actually think you should be the Principal of the High School, you have the heavy hand and respect tthat Mr. Stoutt had when he was there.
  • mm (17/05/2012, 09:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hi Mr. Sellwood, Have you considered opening a music school or something like that in your retirement
  • student (17/05/2012, 10:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Selwood Would be missed by his students he is a good man
  • farmer brown (17/05/2012, 18:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    they should move he to the Dept or Ministry he certainly will do a better job than the person they bringing back
  • along the way (18/05/2012, 11:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ALL THE BEST MR. SELWOOD YOU HAVE MOLD MANY YOUTHS IN THE BVI


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