Rashunda Campbell, first Top CXC student to come from North Caicos.
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TURKS & CAICOS -
The National Council of External Examinations and
the Ministry of Education have expressed pride in the outstanding overall
performance of TCI students in this year’s overseas exams. The Council in
collaboration with the Ministry hosted the annual awards ceremony last Friday
under the theme “Celebrating the Past; Igniting the Future. It was
held for the first time in North Caicos, at the Horse Stable Beach Complex.
Chairman of the National Council of External
Examinations David Bowen in his report said there have been great improvements
in the number of students graduating with five passes or more and an increase
in the number of students passing at the General One level, instead of Two and
Three.
Director of Education Edgar Howell in addressing the
students and many well wishers said, “
Today we are here to celebrate the achievements of our
youths, The Ministry and the Department salutes you all, you’ve done well
and made us all very proud”.
Rashunda
Campbell, who was born in North Caicos and attended Raymond Gardiner High
School did herself, her parents, school, community, and country proud by
becoming the first Top CXC student to come from North Caicos. She was adjudged
best student for ten CXC General 1’s, one General 2, and two General 3
passes. Miss. Campbell told fellow students at the ceremony, “Today
I know the difference one grade can make, I urge you all to challenge
yourselves in the years to come and never settle for less. No one can determine
your destiny but you.”
Brenesha Cox
and Amelie Speer of British West Indies Collegiate, and Kenya Jones of H J
Robinson High received awards for second place. These three and top CXC
student, Rashunda Campbell were awarded scholarships up to the Bachelor Degree
level
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Amelie Speer
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Clement Howell High Students
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Students from North and South Caicos at ceremony
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H. J. Robinson High School Students
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Students from the Wesleyan Methodist High School.
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Dance Group at the Awards ceremony
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