Things aren't all bad at Aabuthnott Gallimore High
Published:Saturday | July 14, 2012 | 12:00 AM
THE EDITOR, Sir:
The Aabuthnott Gallimore High School in St Ann has been the focus of attention in the past two months because of an incident involving five boys who attacked the dean of discipline, leaving him with a stab wound and a broken leg.
This might give the impression that this is a 'bad school'. In fact, Aabuthnott Gallimore High has been labelled as such and now has the difficult task of regaining a positive public image.
However, there is another side of Aabuthnott Gallimore High that needs to be highlighted. Our school has some of the most talented students - placing second in the TVJ 'All Together Sing' competition a few years ago. This level of exposure gave our students confidence that will propel them to follow their dreams of becoming professional singers and entertainers. Romain Virgo, under the guidance of the Aabuthnott Gallimore High family, won the 2007 'Digicel Rising Stars' competition.
STUDENTS DOING WELL
Also, our students take part in the annual Festival of the Performing Arts, where they have won gold, silver and bronze medals, as well as certificates.
With regard to the academic performance of Aabuthnott Gallimore High School, of the 182 upgraded high schools in Jamaica, we are ranked 10th in mathematics and 14th in English language for the academic year 2011-2012. This would rank Aabuthnott Gallimore High first in mathematics and second in English in Region Three, which consists of the parishes St Ann and Trelawny.
In the May-June 2011 CSEC examinations, 108 students were successful in four or more subjects, with 55 distinctions, 216 credits and 251 passes. Additionally, in the May-June 2010 CSEC examinations, Giovaughn Miller and Rushane Small were awarded first and second place, respectively, in integrated science in Jamaica.
Furthermore, the Guidance and Counselling Department of Aabuthnott Gallimore High School was awarded first place for the Exemplary Guidance and Counselling Award in Region Three and was among the top six in Jamaica. This is further proof that Aabuthnott Gallimore High is performing at a satisfactory level.
I use this opportunity to encourage parents and guardians whose children have gained a place at this prestigious institution to give your child all the encouragement they need to attend this school as we are prepared to work along with any child that comes through our doors. The educators at Aabuthnott Gallimore High believe we have a duty to produce nation builders.
Winward T. Dale (BSc)
Guidance Counsellor
Alexandria, St Ann