The Ministry of Education is pleased to advise that 445 students across the country, representing 21 primary schools, wrote the GSAT on May 27 and 28, 2015.
Of the 445 students, 321 students scored a passing average of 50% or higher. The overall pass rate this year is 72.13% compared with 68.3% in 2014.
This year the top ten student performers are:
- Vincent Zamora, Precious Treasures Primary – 1st Place
- Shawn Gardiner, Precious Treasures Primary – 1st Place
- Alex Swaby, Oseta Jolly Primary – 3rd Place
- Oksana Daley, Richmond Hill Prep – 4th Place
- Ovancia Gardiner, Shining Stars Primary – 5th Place
- Amanda Ingham, Eliza Simons Primary – 6th Place
- Jason Bennett, Wesley Methodist Primary – 7th Place
- Xaria Johnson, CH James Primary – 8th Place
- D’Anne Tennant, Precious Treasures Primary – 9th Place
- Alexis Anara, Precious Treasures Primary – 9th Place
Hon. Akierra Missick, Minister of Education stated; “We at the Ministry would like to congratulate all the candidates and their parents who worked with them over the past eight years to bring them to this milestone. It remains a priority to ensure those children who were not successful not be daunted or too discouraged.
“We intend to ensure that schools have the necessary tools to ensure their success on their next attempt. This is a very important moment in the lives and we encourage parents to take an active role in the studies and school lives.”
She closed; “Congratulations also go to the Principals and Teachers in all of our primary schools as well as the support from our partners. Together we have been able to impact the lives of our children in a positive way and we look forward to strengthening these relationships.”
An invitation is extended to the public to support the prize giving ceremonies to recognize and reward the children who have performed.
