Principal excited about school’s performance at the CCE

Now that the Common Entrance Examinations (CEE) are over, The students of the Kingstown Preparatory School who placed in the top ten are looking forward to a summer of relaxation and fun.{{more}}

Topping the list for the nation, the school and girls was Iana Ferguson, who recorded scores of 92.5 in English, 96.67 in Mathematics and 96.67 in General Paper, for an overall average of 95.16 per cent.

The confident 11-year-old, who recorded the highest score nationwide in both General Paper and English, is the daughter of Fay Ferguson.

“I’m going to relax for a long, long time,” Jordan Hamlett told SEARCHLIGHT. Hamlett, son of Enole Lawrence and the late Michael Hamlett, secured the third spot overall in the CEE Exams, placing second for boys. Hamlett gained 96.67 per cent for Mathematics, 93.33 for General Paper and 86 for English.

His classmate, Jonathan Gieowarsingh, tied with him for third place overall, and second for boys.

Gieowarsingh, the son of Bronte and Ian Gieowarsingh, gained 90.71 per cent for English Language, 91.64 per cent for General Paper and 93.33 for Mathematics. Gieowarsingh said that he felt happy and relieved that the exams are over.

Aranique Stapleton Jackson, who placed fifth overall and second for girls, is quite proud of her performance in the CEE.

“I know I have done my best and that I get to go to the school of my choice, which is the Girls’ High School,” she said, quietly.

The daughter of Anika Stapleton and Rano Jackson, Aranique gained 88.67 per cent in English Language, 96.67 per cent for General Paper and 88.33 per cent for Math. Aranique tied with her classmate Iana, Shermar Cato of the St Mary’s Roman Catholic School and Marese Blugh of the Kingstown Government School for the highest score in General Paper.

Melissa Adams placed eighth overall and fourth for girls, while Krenice Jocelyn placed 11th overall and 7th for girls.

“I felt like I’ve done the best that I can…but it was always in God’s hands,” Adams stated about her performance.

Adams scored 91.67 per cent in English Language, 90 per cent in General Paper and 88.33 in Mathematics.

Jocelyn scored 85.61 percent in English Language, 91.67 in General Paper and 88.33 in Mathematics.

“I feel satisfied with my marks, but I know I could have done better if I studied harder,” she stated.

The students told SEARCHLIGHT that they all studied hard as part of the preparation process for the examinations. They all did past CEE papers, and stayed up to date with events by looking at the news on television. They also did extra lessons at school and at home.

The students, who now have some time to relax, stated that the exams were a bit challenging, and though some were a bit frightened, for others, it was just like a normal examination.

“I thought I would have been frightened, but it felt like I was doing a regular exam,” Hamlett said.

“I had to observe the atmosphere, and I could feel an ahdrenalin rush, because it was so scary,” Adams said. She however didn’t let the nerves get the best of her, and settled after she saw the examination paper.

“When I first read the examination paper, I said this is it, this is my moment to shine,” she said, smiling.

Jonathan and Iana, also shared that they felt a bit nervous during the examinations.

“I was nervous when I began the English test, but when I began the Maths and GP in the afternoon, I mellowed down,” Iana said.

“I was very nervous even though I was reassured every day by my parents,” Jonathan said.

Feeling quite content with about their performances, the students also said that they were proud of their classmates who they thought did well.

They also shared that they will enjoy their summer vacation in neighboring Caribbean countries or by just relaxing and watching television, or reading.

Acting Principal Carol Ross shared her excitement about the school’s performanace at the CEE “It’s exciting as usual. Once the children perform well we are always excited,” she said.

She however stated that the school had hoped to achieve a higher passing percentage. The school recieved 84 per cent passes.

“I think we were looking for a higher overall percentage and I said 88, 90 (per cent)….but we are still grateful” Ross stated.(OS)