9th Annual National Secondary Schools Literacy Quiz Competition Winners
Competition Results
The Rotary Club of Dominica is delighted to announce the 9th Annual National Secondary Schools Literacy Quiz Competition winners, held on March 22nd, 2024, at the Prevost Cinemall conference room.
First Place: Convent High School
Convent High School emerged as the competition winner, represented by Mia Joseph and Sienna Andrew. They displayed exceptional knowledge and skill throughout the competition, earning them the top spot. In recognition of their achievement, Convent High School received:
- Laptops generously donated by the Rotary Club of Tortola
- Business Training Guides from Maanz Ltd.
- tokens from Finance Focus
- A plaque, trophy, and ten gallons of paint from Harris Paints Dominica Ltd.
Second Place: St. Mary’s Academy
- Laptops from the Rotary Club of Tortola
- tokens from Finance Focus
Third Place: Dominica Grammar School
Dominica Grammar School secured third place, represented by Lydia Charles and Saffina Prosper. They were awarded:
- Tablets from the Rotary Club of Dominica
- tokens from Finance Focus
Finalists
The other finalists in the competition included:
- Eliz Charles and Junique Blandford of Northeast Comprehensive School
- Lucie Cernota and Colin Grant of Orion Academy
- Sary Bruney and Faith Jno-Finn of Castle Bruce Secondary School
Message from the Rotary Club of Dominica
The Rotary Club of Dominica extends heartfelt congratulations to all the students for their remarkable performance in this keenly contested competition, held under the theme “Building Strong Communities through Literacy.” The competition encourages youth participation in literacy activities worldwide, fostering learning and inspiring widespread reading.
Acknowledgments
We sincerely thank the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, principals, teachers, parents, and participants for their dedication and hard work, which significantly contributed to the competition’s success.
Sponsors
Special thanks are also extended to our esteemed sponsors:
- The Rotary Club of Tortola
- National Cooperative Credit Union
- Central Cooperative Credit Union
- Insurance Company of the West Indies
- Digicel
- Finance Focus
- Paxum Bank
- Harris Paints Dominica Ltd.
- Maanz Ltd.
- Olive Strachan Consultancy
- All patrons of the recently concluded Rotary Original Souse and Punch fundraiser
Conclusion
The 9th Annual National Secondary Schools Literacy Quiz Competition was a great success, with talented students showcasing their knowledge and skills. We congratulate all the winners and participants, and thank our sponsors and partners for their support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was the competition held?
A: The competition was held on March 22nd, 2024.
Q: What was the theme of the competition?
A: The theme was “Building Strong Communities through Literacy”.
Q: Who were the winners of the competition?
A: Convent High School emerged as the winner, with St. Mary’s Academy and Dominica Grammar School taking second and third place, respectively.
Q: What did the winners receive?
A: The winners received laptops, tablets, tokens, and other prizes donated by our sponsors.