Governor Attends CBA School Honours Assembly
[Written by Mrs. Denise Weekes-Burke]
His Excellency the Governor, Mr. George Fergusson and Mrs. Fergusson were in attendance at the S2 Honours Assembly held on Thursday, April 17th at CedarBridge Academy in the Ruth Seaton James auditorium. His Excellency the Governor was accompanied by his Honorary Aide-de-campe, Captain Smith. MP Glenn Smith was also in attendance.
The distinguished guests witnessed the celebration of forty-six S2 students who were recognized for attaining Honour Roll status for trimester 2. Taiyana Allen was the lone recipient of Principal’s Honours maintaining a 90% overall average with no failing grades. The majority of students achieved Honours maintaining an overall average between 80% and 89% with no failing courses.
MP Glen Smith, Governor, Mrs. Fergusson & CBA Principal Mrs. Kalmar Richards
His Excellency welcomed the opportunity to offer some motivating remarks to students in the assembly. His Excellency cited the outstanding school facilities and urged students to take advantage of the facilities and its dedicated staff. He further encouraged students to consider one day becoming ambassadors to the Crown.
S2 Advisor, Mrs. Rhonda Edwards-Adams said: “His Excellency’s presence was a very motivating opportunity for students and it offered them the occasion to experience high levels of protocol. I was happy with the reception of students and their overall display of appropriate behavior. They represented the school exceptionally well.”
Governor & Mrs. Fergusson with Zauri Simmons, Shaqueta Mallory & Miesha Greaves
The S2 team is extremely pleased with the level of students who continue to excel academically.
Principal, Mrs. Kalmar Richards, during her remarks, highlighted a large number of students who attained higher level grades across a range of courses illustrating the fact that many students are making gains academically though they may not have received honours. Mrs. Richards challenged students to continue to seize opportunities that would enable them to achieve high honours.
Mr. Darren Woods of the Family Centre was the recipient of the Star Award for his outstanding service and dedication to students at CedarBridge Academy particularly through the Youth Leadership Community Program and the Beyond Rugby Cedarbridge Program. Each trimester, a school or community individual is selected by year level teams for recognition at their Honours assembly.
The Star Award is generally presented to persons who are shining stars for young people and who work unwaveringly to support the youth to achieve success.
Following the assembly, His Excellency, along with his distinguished entourage, was taken on a tour of the school’s facilities.
- Photos by Anthony Wade
