The ambitious rural school that’s going fully digital
Decisive leadership from the top to the bottom of the spectrum is needed more than ever in order to quickly close this digital chasm between…
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The St Elizabeth school rising from ridicule | Lowest PEP score is 80.5%
The school was oftentimes ridiculed for its low academic performance, and at one point suffered the ignominy of being called ‘the…
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Wisynco, JP, Tru-Juice equip top-performing students with laptops
The presentation of the devices came in time for back-to-school preparations and as a follow up to a $6 million cash contribution from the…
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Ricardo Lall celebrates Glenmuir ticket after mom’s PEP prank
Based on his grades up to that point, and how hard he had studied and prepared for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exam, Ricardo had been…
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Volunteers help Marlie Mount Primary
The crew, all members of the Kiwanis International Circle K, performed painting works to the institution, situated just outside the Old…
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Schools to reopen October 5, says Education Minister
In a statement this evening the Minister Samuda said: “Given the spike in COVID-19 cases, it has now become necessary to delay the…
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Education stakeholder group appeals to Gov’t to push back physical reopening of school
The country has recorded 412 new coronavirus cases and five related deaths for the month of August, bringing the total number to 1,290…
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Jahdane McFarlane the only Old Harbour Primary student going to St George’s College
But his performance in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) – an entry-level national exam into high schools – left her in total…
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Brilliant Old Harbour girl gets government scholarship
Williams, a recent graduate and former head girl of Old Harbour Primary, will be attending the famed Campion College after logging an…
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Giancarlo Sharpe tops Marlie Mount’s PEP list
Even though there was never any doubt that he would have aced the traditional school leaving exam for primary students, the proverbial icing…
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Vaz Prep’s former Quiz captain Grace-Ann Bailey’s hard work pays off
An independent learner, Bailey approached her Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations with zeal and at each stage was outstanding in her…
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Vaz Prep’s Sage Indalmanie to continue dream of becoming a doctor at Wolmer’s Boys
He has been working towards this objective of helping persons that are not well to make a full recovery, or return to some semblance of…
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Mother says daughter's PEP success feels like winning the lottery
Miss Nevers, a single mother of five, who works as a janitor and part-time security guard at the St. Catherine-based St. John’s Primary…
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Mico University College receives $1.5 million from past students
Dr Asburn Pinnock, president of the Mico University College explained that “the Mico COVID Relief Fund was launched at the end of May…
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Marlie Mount to have new classrooms ready for September
Assurance was given by lead contractor Ashtrom Building and Systems Limited following the commencement of work on July 6. Completion of the…
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Haleigh Chambers confident in making the next step from Marlie Mount to Wolmer’s
The now former head girl made a giant leap forward in her academic pursuits when she earned a spot at the coveted Wolmer’s High School…
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