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The Student Support Programme |
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Written by Kenny Huang
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Wednesday, 25 February 2009 |
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Through the Guidance & Counseling Department, the school has responded in a variety of ways to the changing demographics of the student population—22% of which cannot afford to pay the auxiliary fee or many of the other costs associated with a high school education. In addition, the Department has identified over 50 students in the 2008-09 academic year whose needs are severe and are considered high risk. This group of students is assisted through the provision of: § Lunch vouchers § Bus cards § Grants towards fees, books and other supplies The Department has also introduced a Breakfast Programme which is open to the entire school body in response to a recent survey showing that most students do not eat before arriving at school due to lack of food at their homes, or lack of time because of the great distances that many students have to travel. The Department relies on the generosity of corporate partners such as GraceKennedy and individuals for donations of food items, and on parents to be volunteers for the cooking and serving of these meals. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 07 March 2009 )
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Student Spotlight: Sharlayne Waller |
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Written by Kenny Huang
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Wednesday, 25 February 2009 |
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Winner of the Avinash Potluri Scholarship for 2008, Sharlayne Waller is an exceptional student who obtained all Grade Ones in her 10 subjects in 2008, and is now in Lower 6th Form doing a record six CAPE subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, French and Communication Studies. Sharlayne is not only a brilliant student, but she also excels in many extra-curricular activities. She is a member of numerous clubs, including: the Interact Club, the Students’ Voice, the Magazine Committee, the Sixth Form Association and ISCF. In addition, she is a passionate volleyball player, who has represented her school in this sport from 1st Form, and an accomplished piano player, who plays at the Grade 4 level.
Born on January 10th, 1992, in Kingston, Sharlayne attended Sts. Peter and Paul Prep School before being placed at Campion. Her mother is a gynecologist/obstetrician, her father is a chemical engineer, and she currently has a brother at Campion who is in 2nd Form. As expected, Sharlayne is a very busy person, but she stopped just long enough to give us some insight on how she stays at the top of her game.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 07 March 2009 )
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