Anyella Birmingham of the St. Martin Primary School who emerged as the top student of the 2020 Grade Six National Assessment says she feels “great and joyful” at her achievement.
The other top students are Syreina Harris of St. Luke’s Primary, Kenilee Baron St. John’s Primary, Dinari Samuel St. Mary’s Primary and Therese LeBlanc of Convent Preparatory School all with three “A”
The results were announced by officials from the Ministry of Education. This year, the government has decided to award 64 scholarships and 114 bursaries.
“I feel great and joyful, I worked very hard during the year and it paid off. I find joy in reading which helped me with English and comprehension. With the help of my parents and teachers, I was able to do it. You have to study your books and don’t waste time. I am very thankful to my teachers who pushed me and helped me to get those results,” she said.
Her parents Arnolda & Ambrose Birmingham praised God for the achievement despite the challenges faced. “It is an exciting and rewarding day for us. She loves to read, going forward we are there to give her the support she required and her teacher Ms. Bonnie has been a great help,” her dad Ambrose Birmingham stated.
He called on parents to be supportive of their children. “Be there for your children no matter how broke you are, you have to make sacrifices and that is what is required, talk to the teacher inquire of them and be there all the way it’s your responsibility no sidetracking,” he said.