Minister Liburd Congratulates Outstanding Students in Nevis’ Secondary Schools and Sixth Form College

Exceptional Performances Across Nevis’ Secondary Schools and Sixth Form College

During his contribution to the NIA’s 2024 Budget Debate on December 4, Minister Liburd highlighted the outstanding performances of students across Nevis’ secondary schools and Sixth Form College.

High Achievers at Charlestown Secondary School (CSS) and Gingerland Secondary School (GSS)

Rucha Shamar: Passed 9 subjects with 9 Grade 1s, earning the title of valedictorian.
Tyedre Woodley: Passed 10 subjects with 7 Grade 1s, named salutatorian.

High Achievers at Gingerland Secondary School (GSS)

Rajuan Fyfield: Passed 10 subjects with 7 Grade 1s, earning the title of valedictorian.
Shamar Ottley: Passed 9 subjects with 6 Grade 1s, named salutatorian.

High Achievers at Nevis Sixth Form College

Ayush Patel: Completed 10 CAPE Units with 9 Grade 1s and a GPA of 3.85.
Hrishikesh Srinivassan: Completed 10 CAPE Units with 9 Grade 1s and a GPA of 3.85.

Minister Liburd remarked, “These are exceptional, exceptional performances by any measure. I want to commend all our students for their hard work and dedication.”

Noteworthy Success Across Subject Areas

Both Charlestown Secondary School and Gingerland Secondary School achieved noteworthy success across the scope of subject areas for CXC.

At GSS, a 100 percent pass rate was recorded in 11 subject areas, including Agricultural Science, Biology, Industrial Technical Building, Technical Drawing, and Information Technology. At CSS, a 100 percent pass rate was recorded in 13 subject areas, including Caribbean History, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Information Technology, and Visual Arts.

Minister Liburd’s Remarks

Minister Liburd further emphasized the collective achievements, informing that at GSS, 24 students attained six or more subject passes, at CSS, 47 students earned six or more subject passes, and at the Sixth Form College, 46 out of 50 students attained six or more CAPE units.

The Honourable Senator attributed these successes to the dedicated efforts of teachers, the adoption of innovative teaching methodologies, and the hard work of students.

Conclusion

Minister Liburd extended heartfelt thanks to the teachers across Nevis for their tireless commitment to student success. “Our teachers have embraced new methods to facilitate learning, and their efforts have borne fruit,” he noted.

FAQs

Q: What were the outstanding performances of students across Nevis’ secondary schools and Sixth Form College?
A: Minister Liburd highlighted the exceptional performances of students across Nevis’ secondary schools and Sixth Form College, including valedictorians and salutatorians.

Q: Which schools achieved noteworthy success across subject areas for CXC?
A: Both Charlestown Secondary School and Gingerland Secondary School achieved noteworthy success across the scope of subject areas for CXC.

Q: What did Minister Liburd attribute the successes to?
A: Minister Liburd attributed the successes to the dedicated efforts of teachers, the adoption of innovative teaching methodologies, and the hard work of students.

Q: What did Minister Liburd say about the Ministry’s transformative education policies?
A: Minister Liburd highlighted the Ministry’s transformative education policies, including the shift away from traditional streaming practices, which previously limited students’ opportunities to sit CXC examinations.