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The Genevieve Smith Foundation is proud to announce its donation of two thousand dollars to four deserving students from Potters Primary School, continuing its tradition of supporting academic excellence and community growth. This marks the second consecutive year the Foundation has awarded scholarships, celebrating the ongoing impact of its founder, Genevieve Smith, affectionately known as Teacher Gen.

Teacher Gen has dedicated over 50 years to education, with many of those years spent teaching at Potters Primary School. Her unwavering commitment to the students and the Potters community has shaped generations of learners, especially those facing challenges. Beyond her impactful teaching career, she remains deeply involved in the community, having provided a loving home to over 60 abused and abandoned children throughout her life.

In recognition of her lifelong dedication and to give back to the community she cherishes, the Foundation awards four scholarships annually to outstanding students from Potters Primary School. This year’s recipients, each awarded $500, are:

Top Female Student: Adora Browne

Top Male Student: Caleb Samuel

Most Improved Student: Elrion Colbourne

Exceptional Dedication and Potential: Deidra JnBaptiste

Jnoure Smith-Kellman, granddaughter of Teacher Gen and representative of the Foundation, stated, “Our family is honored to continue supporting the students at Potters Primary School, where Teacher Gen has devoted so much of her life. Her passion for education and community upliftment continues to inspire us all.”

The Genevieve Smith Foundation remains steadfast in its mission to foster academic achievement and personal growth among young learners, reflecting Teacher Gen’s enduring commitment to love, dedication, and service.

The wait is almost over for Grade Six students as the National Grade Assessment results will be released on Friday.

A press briefing by senior education officials will highlight performances in core subjects—English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies—along with the top achievers and schools with the most top 100 placements.

Students and parents are expected to visit schools for the full breakdown and to confirm secondary school placements. Results are classified into four levels, with Level 1 being the highest.

In 2023, Minoah Magnet’s Elyze Henry claimed the top spot, while Villa Primary’s Oskeya Toney ranked as the highest-placed government student at 11th overall.

The new School of Agriculture, set to open this September at the former Glanvilles Secondary School campus, will offer associate degree programmes as part of its curriculum, according to Deputy Director of Education Dr. Jonah Greene.

The School of Agriculture will provide technical and vocational education in areas such as agro-processing, pest control, and sustainable farming. It is part of a broader government effort to strengthen food security and align education with national development priorities.

Pares Secondary School is set to undergo significant renovations this summer as the government prepares to consolidate it with Glanvilles Secondary School, Education Minister Daryll Matthew has confirmed.

Speaking on the _Browne and Browne_ radio programme, Minister Matthew explained that the upgrades, overseen by the Board of Education, were already scheduled prior to Cabinet’s recent approval of the merger.

However, the decision to combine the two student bodies has prompted the government to expand the scope of the works.

“Pares was identified as a school that work needs to be done on this summer,” he said. “But given the merger, I’ve instructed that the planned budget be increased. Pares needs to now become a model institution here in Antigua and Barbuda.”

The upgrades aim to modernise the ageing school plant and improve learning conditions for the newly merged student population, which will number just over 340 students when the academic year begins in September.

“We do not want students from Glanvilles to feel they have left a better facility and gone to an inferior one in terms of the physical infrastructure,” Matthew said. “We’re ensuring that the school is ready, not just physically but also in terms of academic offerings and support systems.”

The planned works include improvements to labs, classrooms, and sporting facilities, with the goal of transforming Pares into one of the country’s best-equipped secondary schools.

The merger is part of a broader restructuring within the education system, driven by declining enrolment and the need to improve efficiency and quality. The vacated Glanvilles campus will be repurposed as a School of Agriculture.

Education Minister Daryll Matthew has announced that Dr. Jonah Greene will serve as the inaugural president of the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS), a newly established tertiary institution formed through the consolidation of four major post-secondary entities.

The announcement was made during the Browne and Browne radio programme over the weekend, where Minister Matthew praised Dr. Greene’s leadership within the Ministry of Education and confirmed her appointment to head the institution.

The formation of ABCAS is part of the government’s broader strategy to modernize tertiary education and improve the management, delivery, and relevance of academic and technical programmes. The institution will operate through several specialised schools, including Hospitality, Technology, Continuing Education, Creative Industries—and, newly announced, Agriculture.

Dr. Greene, who currently serves as Deputy Director of Education, said the college is poised to become a transformative force for national development. “Our goal is to have a certificate in every home,” she said, pointing to plans to expand access to vocational and academic training across the country.

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