Georgetown student excited about top ten placement

Overwhelmed, excited and happy are the words that 11-year-old Kaje Jack of the Georgetown Government School used to describe how he feels about his top ten placement in this year’s Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA).

Kaje who hails from Colonaire placed 7th for boys and 10th overall. The son of Clayton and Farrah Jack gained 96 per cent in Mathematics, 90 per cent in Science and 88 per cent in Language.{{more}}

“I think it was my parents and teachers who helped me do so well. I expected to do well. I would like to thank my parents, my grandmother and I would like to thank the teachers of the school and those who taught me at Colonaire School and I would like to thank Emmanuel who was always there to make sure I was ready for school,” said Kaje.

To other students, the confident youngster gives advice, “work hard and persevere because at the end of the road you will always be on top.”

Kaje said that he is hoping to pursue studies at the St Vincent Grammar School.

Davanah Yearwood placed second for her school (Georgetown Government) with 96 per cent for mathematics, 92 per cent for science and 80 per cent for language. She placed 4th for girls and 14th overall.

“I’m feeling overwhelmed excited and proud and I would like to encourage other students to stay focused, continue to work hard and trust God because with him all things are possible,” said Davanah who is the daughter of Alwyn and Jennifer Yearwood.

Davanah recognised her teachers and Aunt Josephine Charles who “pushed me to do my best” as the persons mainly responsible for her success.

Head teacher at the Georgetown Government School Paula Blake-Toney revealed that 41 students sat the CPEA and 31 passed.

“We are always at the top. Every year we are in the top 10, we have a good track record,” said Blake-Toney.

She said that the CPEA gives the children the opportunity to be a little more independent in their preparation for secondary school but she is encouraging parents to pay a little more attention to their children.

The head teacher said that at the school, the entire staff work together as a team, hence the consistent performance of the students every year.

“We plan together and we try to execute the curriculum in the best way possible so that we can meet the needs of all the students”, said Blake-Toney.(LC)