Dear Editor,
They are a shining example of appropriate parenting and a model for their peers to value the importance of education! From the bottom of my heart, permit me to congratulate the parents and participating students of CXC. Despite the thunderstorm and treacherous flood of Monday, May 29, the parents made it their duty to take their children to school.
It is such an awesome feeling to know that all students were present. Both the children and parents have influenced my entire week. This situation tells me that this group of parents and students has put education as a priority. My sincere prayer is that these students would exercise this same commitment during their years of higher learning.
Due to this admirable situation, it would be a golden opportunity for the Minister of Education to honour the parents and students, by hosting a gala dinner for them at NIPA. There, the Minister can re-emphasize how their decision to show up for the exam has inspired a wide section of the community. To congratulate them at the upcoming press briefing is not enough. There must be a special celebration for them. And, if the students have siblings of school going age, they should be invited as well.
This recognition would be a perfect example of “Education on the move.” It would also be an incentive for other parents and a motivation for the little ones to emulate. Bravo to the parents and CXC students of St. Maarten Academy and St. Dominic High!
Joslyn Morton
