Basseterre: St. Kitts, Tuesday, July 02, 2024: Staff and students at the Dieppe Primary School (DBPS), showed their appreciation to Mrs. Tryphena Hodge for her sterling contribution to the institution in a retirement ceremony held at the school’s grounds on Monday July 01 under the theme “Celebrating your legacy, that will never be forgotten”.
Basseterre, St. Kitts, Monday, July01, 2024: The Tucker Clarke Primary School held a memorable Etiquette Banquet, an event designed to instill the values of proper manners and social grace in its grade 4 students on Saturday, June 29. The occasion forms part of the Health and Wellness Curriculum that emphasizes the importance of social skills, personal development, and overall well-being.
Ms. Kishma Issac, grade four teacher, gave the purpose for the banquet.
“As part of the grade four teachers, our coordinator, Ms. Smith, was inspired to plan this incredible etiquette banquet. All the teachers hope that the event will be a life changing experience for each student equipping all of them with essential social skills and personal confidence that will serve them well throughout their lives.”
Mrs. Amanda Serrant-Edmeade, Director of the Curriculum Development Unit, highlighted the significance of the event to the Health and Wellness curriculum.
“The Health and Wellness Curriculum has three strands, healthy self, healthy relationships, and healthy community and what is happening here this evening is, it spans all of them. It is not restricted to one. It provides grade four students with a tangible opportunity to express, display, and develop skill sets linked to the specific curriculum outcomes of the curriculum.”
Featured speaker, Ms. Venetta Zakers, shared the importance of etiquette.
“Etiquette is not about being perfect. Etiquette is about being authentic to you while being mindful and showing that you care about the people around you. It is about listening attentively, offering a helping hand, and using your words thoughtfully. When you treat someone with kindness it creates a ripple effect of positivity that can spread throughout your school, among your friends, and even your respective homes and community.”
As Tucker Clarke Primary School continues to prioritize holistic education, the Etiquette Banquet stands as a testament to the school’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared for the complexities of social life.
MAN AND THE BIOSPHERE (MAB) PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETINGDISCUSSES ST. MARY’S BIOSPHERE REVIEW.
Basseterre, St. Kitts, Monday, July 01, 2024: The Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Planning Committee convened a series of meetings on Monday, July 1, to discuss the forthcoming review of the St. Mary’s Biosphere. This critical meeting brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on the strategies needed to ensure the effective management of the biosphere. A significant highlight of the meeting was the participation of Mrs. June-Marie Mow Robinson, a consultant sent by UNESCO. Mrs. Robinson’s presence underscored the importance of the review and the global commitment to preserving the unique ecological and cultural landscapes of the St. Mary’s Biosphere.