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WHAT'S HAPPENING - SCHOOL NEWS Lighthouse
School Opening The School was officially
opened by His Excellency The Governor Mr. Peter Smith as he cut a
bright orange ribbon, releasing the doors. Master of Ceremonies for
the day’s programme was Mrs. Shari Bovell, Deputy Principal,
while Principal, Mrs. Marge Quinland, extended a welcome to all who
were present. Brief remarks were given by Mr. Peter Smith, Governor;
the Hon. Roy Bodden, Minister for Education; Mrs. Joy Basdeo, Permanent
Secretary in the Ministry for Education and Mrs. Nyda Flatley, Chief
Education Officer. Performing artistes were
students of George Hicks High School and Mr. Rudy Myles, along with
the school’s students. Also of note, was the recognition
paid to Mrs. Mary Trumbach, former President of the school’s
Parent-Teacher Association. Present Home School Association President
Susan Edwards gave the vote of thanks. It was a delight to have
seen long-time friends and significant contributors to the establishment
of the new school, Mr. Truman Bodden, former Minister for Education
and Dr. John Tudor, former Chief Education Officer. Lighthouse
School's Childrens' Theatre Having read a story, poem,
or other piece of writing, students have an opportunity and space
where they are able to dramatise it. There was a special opening
of the Children’s Theatre on November 23 … Reading Day.
It was celebrated by the performance of a puppet show by students
of Miss Mellony Bryan’s English class at George Hicks High School.
It was quite an experience for both the high school students and those
of the Lighthouse School. Also participating in the school’s
reading day activities, were students of Miss Lesma Panton’s
class who read to the LHS students in their classrooms. Mrs. Jean
Bahadur, principal of Cayman Prep. and High Schools read to the students
during their assembly. Following Reading Day, was
a visit by Dr. John Tudor, former Chief Edcuation Officer, on Tuesday,
November 27 who read stories to the students On December 4, Mr. Derek Tyler, Biologist and Head of Year 12 at John Gray High School gave a hands-on talk on Amphibians. He introduced the students to newts, toads and a caecilian. The students were enamoured with the novelty of being allowed to touch them. Trip
to Disney World Letters seeking sponsorship for the students have not met expectations. It is anticipated that through this medium, the response will improve. To those persons still trying to make up their mind... please consider the smile on a youngster's face at the real touch of Mickey Mouse! Kindly contact the school, should you feel the need to make a contribution. Site-base
on the move Some of the areas in which LHS staff have made a commitment, this year, are Curriculum development, Public Awareness, and Legislation for the inclusion of persons with special needs. |
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Family
Day  Parents
and children on the Early Intervention Programme at a Family Fun Day.
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Teacher
Appreciation  LHS
Home School Association Teacher Appreciation Luncheon |
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 Joanna
Ebanks and Sarah Terry pose with their hockey sticks. |
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 Work
Experience Clifford Powery on Work Experience at Cayman Economy Cars. |
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 Pirates
visit LHSThe Seattle Seafarers visit LHS during Pirates’ week held in October this year. |
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A
Day in the Life of the LHS Bus Driver Swimming, Library and field
trips also form a part of our daily duties. We take our job very seriously
because it is very important for us to take special care that each student
arrives safely at his or her destination. As a bus driver on the road, a lot of patience must be exercised because there is so much traffic to deal with both in the mornings and evenings. But at the end of each day when our mission is complete, we can feel good within ourselves that we have performed a job well done and look forward to giving our best for another day. |
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The
Lighthouse School’s opening held on November 21 can only be slated
a great success. The hall was filled with some two hundred well-wishers
who came to congratulate and wish the Lighthouse School family well.
On
April 12 through 17, 2001, approximately 23 students along with teachers,
parents and guardians will be going to Disney World. Why Disney World?
It might be surprising to know that the majority of our students have
never been on an airplane and most students their age wish to go to
Disney World. So far efforts have been made to raise funds through
Pirates Week, a "Boot Sale", and the making and selling
of Christmas Tree ornaments. Other plans are to have a Garage Sale.