2015 AGM Report - Merl Grove High School
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MERL GROVE HIGH SCHOOL PSA ANNUAL REPORT 2015 MISSION To provide support and guidance to the school to fulfill the school’s Mission. ********* Inside this issue: Annual General 3 Meeting Breakfast 3 Programme Mentorship Programme 4 Quiz Team 6 Labour Day Project 7 Clean-up Day 7 Sports 7 Development Submitted by: Elizabeth Watson Date: January 29, 2015 MERL GROVE HIGH SCHOOL PSA ANNUAL REPORT—2015 Page 2 Message from the Merl Grove High School Past Students’ Association Jamaica President Dear Fellow Alumni It has been a pleasure serving in the capacity of MGHS PSA Jamaica President for the period under review. I commend my fellow sisters locally and in the Diaspora for working tirelessly and selflessly in accomplishing the many goals and going beyond duty’s call to maintain the Association’s mission A deep gratitude to fellow Presidents in the NEAC, Canada and New York Chapters. The year 2014 was a memorable one; the school celebrated its 90th anniversary! Thanks be to God for preserving our heritage. Such nostalgia!! Past students trekked down memory lane and delved in the school’s history gaining a better appreciation for the vision of our founders Miriam and Nathaniel Speid . We owe them a deep sense of gratitude for affording excellence in various spheres. Past students have ‘stamped’ their mark as ‘pacesetters,’ leaving a solid path for our younger sisters to follow. As a result of these accomplishments, MGHS is being sought after by GSAT students desirous of pursuing a solid secondary education at this prestigious institution. Thanks to the ‘cadre’ of administrators, teachers and students who have endeavoured to make the best opportunity of successfully attaining passes in the CSEC and CAPE Examinations. On Saturday, January 31, 2015, I encourage past students to attend the annual general meeting to elect the MGHS PSA Jamaica Executive. I welcome the new team whole heartedly; confident they will continue to carry the Association’s flag high in pursuit of the mission. I am assured that the Parent Teachers’ Association along with supporting groups: the national mentors participating in the National Mentorship Programme and the Class of 1963 past students will maintain their contribution to the school’s welfare in pursuit of inspiring our younger sisters to matriculate to their ‘choice’ institution of higher learning to fulfill their God-given potential. As retiring president, I express gratitude to the Board of Management for its dedication and commitment and encourage their continued professional manner in the management of the school’s operations. May God continue to bless you all and have a prosperous 2015!!! The Annual Report for the 2014-15 period is hereby submitted. See summary of activities and highlights for the period. Elizabeth Watson (Dr.) Retiring President January 28, 2015 MERL GROVE HIGH SCHOOL PSA Page 3 ANNUAL REPORT—2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting for the academic year 2013/2014 was postponed from November 2013 and subsequently held on Saturday, January 18, 2014. The Annual General Meeting for the academic year 2014/2015 will be held in the Karram-Speid Auditorium on January 31, at 2:00 p.m. Founders’ Week The 2013 Founders’ Week celebration was held during the week November 23- commencing with a Thanksgiving Service at the Rehoboth Gospel Assembly and Prize-giving Service on November 26. Constitution The Association is governed by its Constitution and upholds the Mission and Purpose as follows: Mission The Mission Statement: To provide support and guidance to the school to fulfill the school’s Mission”. THE EXECUTIVE The retiring executive members are: Dr. Elizabeth Watson – President Ms. Tishawa Gallimore – 1st Vice President Ms. Shelly-Ann Morgan– 2nd Vice President Mrs. June Coward-Fearon – PRO Ms. Barbara Dunkley – Treasurer Ms. Fiona Brooks—Asst. Treasurer Ms. Paula Gordon – Secretary Ms. Anique McKie– Asst. Secretary Mrs. Norma Lattibeaudere-Dixon, Auditor Purpose The Association exists to: “ promote and protect the image of the Merl Grove High School Community, maintain contact between past/ present students, form strategic alliances with other groups dedicated to promoting the school’s welfare and assist students to complete a formal education”. The operations of the Association for the year under review are as follows: WELFARE PROGRAMME Mindful of the varying needs of our sisters, the PSA places high priority on their welfare. The Programme embodies the Breakfast and Mentorship Programmes along with provision of scholarships and bursaries. Breakfast Programme The Association continues its partnership with LASCO Financial Services by providing breakfast for some students coupled with a monthly breakfast treat. One hundred and twenty students were treated to breakfast on MGHS PSA Day, November 17, 2014, which was made possible by the ‘Friends of the PSA’. The Association continues its appeal for partners in the above programme. Page 4 MERL GROVE HIGH SCHOOL PSA The cost for breakfast is J$100.00, less than an American/Canadian dollar. dently, effectively and responsibly in their respective communities”. Grades 7 and 10 students have benefitted from this programme. Easter distribution Bun and cheese were distributed to students for the Easter season (April). Special thanks to the donors. PSA Scholarship and bursary Five (5) scholarships and six (6) bursaries were awarded under The Lance Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund. Our gratitude to past student Loubelle Smith and her family. Mentorship Programme MGHS past students are participants in the National Mentorship Programme (Respect Agenda Programme) The mission - ‘to promote civil values, good attitudes and good civil behavior to: “make Jamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business”. We are confident this interactive programme will “empower our sisters to make positive life choices to enable the maximizing of their potential and thereby become well-rounded individuals able to function confi- A team of dedicated mentors: Elizabeth Watson, Norma Latttibeaudere-Dixon, Sharon Dookie, Hortense Rose, June Coward-Fearon, Pauline Bain, Shawn Ashman, Margaret Khaleel and Elfreda Trottman, interact with mentees twice monthly. The programme coordinator, Mr. Reginald Budhan exudes confidence in the team as expressed in correspondence to team leader and President Watson that he has “…confidence in ranking the Merl Grove Mentors to be the most motivated and passionate at the moment” This in reaction to article Jamaicans Giving Back Through Youth Mentorship produced by J.I.S on the programme launch at King’s House on March 28. Mentors were officially installed as National Mentors by The Governor General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Linton Allen, at an installation ceremony at Kings House on March 28. FR: Mentors Liz and Elfreda with Guidance Counsellor Juanita Hunter BR: Mentors Hortense, June, Norma, Sharon, Principal Alexander, Mentor Pauline and Programme, Co-ordinator Reginald Budhan. Absent: Shawn Ashman, Margaret Khaleel MERL GROVE HIGH SCHOOL PSA ANNUAL REPORT—2015 Page 5 Contact Day Contact Day is the mentorship Programme for 6 th form students and other year groups. Coordinator June Coward-Fearon is appealing to past students for their assistance in this vital programme to share, motivate and inspire students. Sixth Form Workshop Sixth form students attended seminar entitled ‘Outclassing the Competition’ on March 21 arranged by the PSA and conducted by Ms. Danielle-Beverley Phillips Etiquette Consultant, Cover letter, CV and Resume Writer. A very timely and informative topic. Sixth Form Workshop MERL GROVE HIGH SCHOOL PSA ANNUAL REPORT—2015 Page 6 CONTRIBUTIONS The PSA places on record, contributions from past students to two Welfare Funds for our younger sisters. Quiz Team Congratulations to the Quiz Team: Naomi Edwards (captain), Jamila Beckford, Moesha Cameron and Jahan Myrie for their performance in the 2014 TVJ Schools’ Challenge Quiz Competition. PSA members provided moral support by attending the recording of matches at the TVJ Studio. Thanks to Coach Austin and able assistant immediate past captain Oneilya Hall for the tireless hours spent in the team’s preparation. Special thanks to members locally and in the Diaspora who provided financial assistance for the team. CSEC/CAPE EXAMINATIONS The Association extended congratulations to students for their performance in the 2012 CSEC and CAPE Examinations. They have lived up to the school’s motto “Hard Work Overcomes All Difficulties”. NEWSLETTER TEACHERS’ DAY A special edition was published and distributed in November to commemorate the 90th celebrations. The 2014 MGHS Teachers’ Day function held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel under the Theme: ‘Teaching: A Way of Life’ saw President Watson bringing greetings on behalf of past students worldwide. Executive members Tishawa and Shelly-Ann at breakfast treat MERL GROVE HIGH SCHOOL PSA ANNUAL REPORT—2015 SIXTH FORM BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMME A contribution was made by the Association to the above programme. The PSA applauds all the Grades for their effort in beautifying the campus. Keep up the good work! 2014 LABOUR DAY PROJECT The 2014 Labour Day Project got off’ to an early start on Friday, May 23. It was an interesting sight to see past students of the Class of ’63 and executive members undertake the task of painting and landscaping. We were ably assisted by Teacher Drysden, representative from the Parent Teachers’ Association along with a few cadets. Page 7 SPORTS DEVELOPMENT A donation of fifteen (15) pairs of shin guard were handed-over to Ms. Dawson, Head of the P.E. Department on February 11 to aid the hockey team’s participation in the 2014 ISSA under 19 Schools’ Hockey Competition. A donation of tote bags were presented to the hockey team in January 2015 compliments of past student Faith. CANTEEN PROGRAMME Association president and member of the above committee provided ‘oversight’ for the canteen operations during the months of May to July. The tiling of two (2) additional classrooms on the Grade 10 block, painting of verges, planting of flowers completed the beautification project. Kudos to the labourers for a job well done. 2014 Clean-up Project It is said: ‘cleanliness is next to godliness’. Armed with paint and paint brushes, the PSA assisted in the school’s clean-up project on Saturday, August 23. With the aid of our football friends the PSA continued its Labour Day Project by painting three (3) classrooms on the Grade 10 block. The PTA was well represented on this project. Class of ‘63 painters: Marie, Elfreda and Audrey
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