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Swimming with the dolphins experience a reward for hard work

-Bregado Flax Grade 3 pupil wants VI to be proud of his school performance
Bregado Flax grade three pupils rewarded with a field trip to Dolphin Discovery where they enjoyed swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
Bregado Flax primary school pupils enjoy swimming with the dolphins. Photo: Provided
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Friday October 18, 2013 was a day that will forever be etched in the memories of the grade 3 pupils of the Bregado Flax Primary Schools as for most of them, it was a dream come through having the opportunity to swim with the dolphins.

It was especially important for little Jadon J. Gibson who chose to share his experience with the Virgin Islands News Online yesterday Sunday October 20, 2013. “We got to go there because we did well at school.” he said in soft yet bold tones.

Jadon was one of sixteen (16) pupils who participated in a field trip to Tortola with their teacher Ms Beryl B. Vanterpool. Three pupils did not make the trip because they failed to make the required 70% in their chapter test on animals.

Ms Vanterpool was with Jadon at the time of speaking with Virgin Islands News Online and she related that while the trip was a reward for hard work is was part of their curriculum and the pupils will have to prepare a report on their experience.

Swimming with the Dolphin was not the only part of the trip for the grade 3 pupils. They visited a number of farms including the pig farm at Paraquita Bay and a private lobster farm at Pockwood Pond. “I like the lobster farm too. Mr Richard Land (farm owner) is very good. He likes the lobsters and said that soon he will be producing about 1000 lobsters in one day.” Jadon recalled. “And the lobsters are very fast too.” he added.

Being at the pig farm was not one that Jadon enjoyed much but said that it was important. “We have to know about pigs too, I didn’t like them so much but l learn about pigs too.” said Jadon J. Gibson.

He continued to talk about what was the highlight of his trip and said that it was a something he will never forget the experience and wish that his three peers who missed the trip will someday soon get a chance and the experience.

“I feel sad that they didn’t get to go but they will go another time I hope. I want them to go.” he said.

Ms Vanterpool said that sharing the story of the grade 3 pupils will make parents and the participating students proud and should also serve as a motivator to the others to work harder. 

12 Responses to “Swimming with the dolphins experience a reward for hard work”

  • Star (21/10/2013, 11:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    tis so sweet me touched
  • Educator (21/10/2013, 11:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wonderful article,and hope that the students will continue to do well in Miss Vanterpool class.
  • Concern 1 (21/10/2013, 11:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    So educational so rewarding . Thanks teacher hand on experiences can be so rewarding and remembering too a picture paints a thousand words
  • Boris (21/10/2013, 11:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well done. Continue to make your teacher, parents, classmates and the community proud. Excellent, excellent, excellent.
  • Ray Flax (21/10/2013, 12:26) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Kudos Beryl Vanterpool... Keep up the good work..
  • shaw (21/10/2013, 13:34) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    I love the idea that children were introduced to several kinds of farms and how important they are to the livelihood of BVI. Maybe more can be done with historical sites and history as important education.

    I am amazed at the empathy shown by Jadon towards the three students that didn't make it. That is really special. If it was only one student that didn't do well in class, would he/she be left behind by him/herself? I ask because, while the motive was trying to motivate others to do well in school, it might have the opposite affect-- meaning making the 3 students left behind feel like failures and stupid which does nothing for their self-esteem. If those 3 understood that they did poorly, but were given the chance anyway, I bet they would REALLY try harder to do better because that is the deal made to include them. Instead, if I was left behind, it would not motivate me but make me feel left out and worthless. It is a slippery slope which teachers will have to weigh.
  • Sasha (21/10/2013, 14:07) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Ms. Vanterpool continues to do whatever it takes to enlighten, encourage, and motivate students! One of the best teachers out there!
  • Only in the BVI (21/10/2013, 19:43) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great initiative. Those that didn't get to go because of poor performance was a great idea. It will push them to do better next time . No 'shaw' they should not have been given the chance to go anyway as harsh as it may seem. That is why the BVI is messed up and we have kids graduating from high school that can't read or write a decent letter because there are no consequences when they don't do well. I can bet that those three will try their hardest now. Kudos to Ms. Vanterpool, the kids, and their parents . Let's encourage the ones who did not make it and push them to excel as well instead of giving them a handout
    • shaw (22/10/2013, 22:53) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
      you can attract more flies with honey than vinegar. If a police pull you over for a violation, would you rather get a ticket or a warning? A warning makes you more careful next time while a ticket can just make you angry.
      With bullying so rampant in schools, who is to say the three left behind isn't getting taunted. A strong deal with further consequences would be more affective than leaving them behind.
  • ccc (21/10/2013, 23:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s always good to read these positive stories only on vino…good luck to the BFEC we love you
  • Ikabot Crane (22/10/2013, 09:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I just have one question......when you swimming with the dolphin and some of that water get in your mouth.....where does the dolphin chit?
  • Needing a joint (22/10/2013, 20:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The boy in the first picture on the right seems to be real upset.


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