Parents and administrators expressed gratitude on Tuesday as students of five Kingston schools were gifted computers that will help close the deficit on online learning as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. Shorna Hunter, mother of Allman Town Primary School grade four student, Tasheena Evans, was effusive with praise as her...
‘Sense of Peace’ continues the legacy
The Wolmer’s Dance Troupe is less than one year away from celebrating 30 years of delivering productions that contrast with Jamaica’s rhythmic culture and character. It’s that time of the year when dancers, as young as four years old, get to exhibit their talent. Its 29th season of dance will...
Wolmer’s chairman: Nothing except salvation is free
Milton Samuda, chairman of the Wolmer’s Trust, in declaring the academic year 2019 to 2020 officially open for the Wolmer’s Boys’ School, last week, reminded parents that “nothing except salvation is free”. The Wolmer’s Trust governs Wolmer’s Boys’ and Girls’ Schools as well as Wolmer’s Preparatory. Samuda, an advocate for...
A mother’s choice rewarded – Wolmer’s Prep student beats heart surgery to get Gleaner GSAT county award
At five months old, doctors had limited hope that Ashleigh Jarrett would stay alive. She was, however, fortunate to have been able to visit Florida to have open heart surgery. Today, she is among The Gleaner's Spelling Bee 2018 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) County Scholarship recipients. Jarrett is the recipient...