Tarrant High School in Kingston is positioning its students to take advantage of jobs in the areas of robotics, programming and animation. Principal, Paul Hall, who has been at the helm of the school since 2017, says the institution is already creating a name for itself in the area of robotics. Listen to Jamaica’s Promise to learn more about how this robotics club is making waves.
Kanton Hardy has had a passion for books and reading since the age of eight, so much so that he decided very early on that he was going to become an author. Learn about Kanton’s recently published book titled, ‘The Adventures of Goober: The Alien from Mars,’ right here on Jamaica’s Promise.
The Enid Bennett High School, based in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, is one of 200 schools set to save as much as 50 percent on its annual water bill as the institution is benefit from the establishment of a rainwater harvesting system by the Rural Water supply Limited. The system, valued at 7 million dollars, comprises four 1,000-gallon black tanks, a 20,000-gallon block and steel tank, a solar-powered pump, and other features to harvest, store and use the precious commodity.
Teachers and students at Tarrant High School in St. Andrew are set to benefit from the establishment of a Smart Math lab at the institution. Principal, Paul Hall, says Tarrant High like many other schools, has a challenge with mathematics, and the main idea behind the creation of the lab is to use technology to engage the children, who for the most part, are visual learners and technologically-savvy. The lab will be equipped with the latest technology that will allow instructors to interact with mathematics specialists from anywhere in the world through smartphones and other devices while they teach.
Nestled in the northeast region of St. Catherine in the rural district – Glengoffe you will find the Grateful Hill Primary and Infant School. Principal of the institution, George Moodie says the school has rolled out several initiatives to boost literacy and numeracy and expand students’ skills. In addition to creating a positive environment for students to grow academically, there is also a thrust to introduce students to agricultural practices to among other things, sustain the sector. To this end, Grateful Hill Primary has established a thriving agricultural project with the support of the St. Catherine 4-H Clubs, Rural Agricultural Development Authority, Social Development Commission and Jamaica Broilers.
On today’s edition of Jamaica’s Promise, we feature the Gregory Park Primary School.
On today’s edition of Jamaica’s Promise, Waterford Primary School rolls out an initiative geared towards teaching students about etiquette and poise.
On today’s edition of Jamaica’s Promise, Barrett Town All Age to benefit from new Infant Department.
The Petersfield Primary School ‘Jamaica Moves’ club is making strides in promoting healthy lifestyle habits among staff and students. Coordinator of the club, Crystal-Gaye Scott, says as part of the healthy lifestyle thrust the Westmoreland-based institution has stopped the sale of sugary drinks on the compound.
A fully equipped, state-of-the-art, refurbished science laboratory was recently handed over to St. Catherine High School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Jean Lowrie-Chin, The Digicel Foundation, says the renovation done at a cost of 10.5 million dollars represents their ongoing commitment to science education.
A new classroom and administrative block has been constructed at Campbell’s Castle Primary and Infant School in Manchester. The work was done over two phases, with support from the National Education Trust (NET), grant funding from the Japanese government, as well as budgetary support from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information.
On today’s edition of Jamaica’s Promise, we share practice resources for students and teachers for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination.
On today’s edition of Jamaica’s Promise, we feature the Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland.
The Ardenne High School in St. Andrew is one of 15 schools that have received a solar photovoltaic (PV) system and a major light emitting diode (LED) lighting upgrade, under a Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) led initiative to reduce energy costs in the public sector.
Situated in northeastern St. Catherine, between the towns of Linstead and Bog Walk on over 130 acres of land you will find the Dinthill Technical High School. The institution was established on April 1, 1938, as a practical training centre, offering skills training in agriculture and allied trades to youngsters 15 to 17 years of age.
The Rock River Primary School in Clarendon now boasts a learning centre, expected to benefit the students, staff and residents of the wider community. Stay tuned to hear more on today’s edition of Jamaica’s Promise.
Holy Family Primary School has been reaching out to the community of Parade Gardens in downtown Kingston for many years. One of the school’s traditions in doing so is its annual Christmas carolling exercise, which residents look forward to each year.
The inaugural sitting of the primary exit profile (PEP) is drawing closer. In preparation for the sitting of the first set of exams, the ministry held a number of consultation sessions with teachers and parents.
The Montego Bay High School for Girls has opened a new classroom block, thanks to Food for the Poor. The new space will see the institution expanding their subject offerings. G
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