Ave Maria Girls' Primary School

Another aspect of celebrating International Women's Day, on Friday 7th March, Ms. Inglis, our behaviour support teacher, invited a group that she is a member, Soroptomist International Sent Lisi, to make a special presentation to our grade sixers. All 89 grade sixers received care pouches.
It included a guide which gives step by step instructions on how to care for themselves during their menstral cycle, the proper use and disposal of sanitary napkins.
The girls were beaming with excitement about the hygiene pouches especially the 'touch up' items like the lip balms, edge brushes and gel.
It was an educational and fun lecture for them, led by the president of the club Dr. Charmaine Hippolyte Emmanuel.
Soroptomist Internatiinal Sent Lisi's mission is to transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.
A hearty thank you to Ms. Inglis and the members of this club for their wonderful and timely gesture towards our grade six girls.
Let's continue to help them PLANT, GROW, BLOOM, BOOM!!

On Friday 7th March, the infant and primary schools gathered to celebrate International Womem's Day, under theme For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality and Empowerment. All girls, female teachers and female auxillary staff were celebrated and honored. The guest speaker, Mrs. Davadile Bernard, a parent of the school, inspired, encouraged and motivated the girls on how to persevere and achieve their goals growing up as girls in the society.
The female teachers and auxillary staff were pinned by the male teachers and received a special token. The male teachers played special roles during the assembly to ensure the female members of staff received their much deserved recognition and acknowledgement. The event could not end without the serenading of the girls and female teachers by the most popular saxophonist Mr. Deland St. Juste, who performed the song Strength of a Woman.
Happy International Women's Day to all the brilliant and resilient girls and ladies of the Ave Maria Girls' School. BOOM!!

On Thursday 6th March, the District 3 hosted its Science Fair in their conference room. The Ave Maria Girls' Primary School submitted 6 projects, which were undertaken by the Science Club as well as some grade 3 and grade 5 students. At the end three of the projects placed in the top 4 places - 2nd, 3rd and 4th place.
2nd - See the Colour Taste the Difference
3rd - Tropical Drizzle
4th - Ant Way
These 3 projects will be moving to the National Science Fair at the end of March.
Congratulations to Ms. Nisa Prospere and her team.
Plant, Grow, Bloom, Boom!!

Students and teachers of both the infant and primary schools, gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for Ash Wednesday service. Father Michel, the officiating priest, was highly engaging with the girls as he explained the purpose of lent. Students were able to identify the three pillars (tripod) of lent - praying, fasting and almsgiving.
Father challenged the students to make a $1 sacrifice each day, and collectively, either as a class or school, donations can be made towards a worthy cause/home.
Students and teachers received their ashes as they sung songs of worship.
The principal, staff and teachers would like to wish Father Quinlan, our parish priest, who is unwell, speedy recovery and God's healing mercies.
Let us all use this lentern season to reflect and repent of our transgressions.
God is good, all the time.

On Monday 3rd March 2025, the Ave Maria Girls' Schools, hosted their Sports Meet at the Mindoo Phillip Park. At the end of the meet the results were as follows: 1st Place - Yellow House (Pierre), 2nd Place Red House (Riviere), 3rd Place Blue House (Egan) and 4th Place Green House (Phillip).
A great big thanks to the PE teachers, house mistresses/master, officials, other teachers, auxillary staff, parents, atheltes and other students. A huge thank you to Jenna Estephane and her team of cheer leaders. Everyone played their part in ensuring a successful sports meet.
The day was filled with much excitement as the atheltes represented their house proudly. Ave Maria Girls' Sports Meet 2025 was awesome.
Great job team Ave!
BOOM!!

Our choir and dancers performed in the House of Parliament before the visiting Ambassodor for France and French Senators, along with our own President of the Senate and other senators, as well as Speaker of the House.
From all reports they made us very proud and performed excellently.
Great job girls!! Plant, Grow, Bloom, Boom!!
Each Task Well Done!

HAPPY 46th INDEPENDENCE ST. LUCIA

On Tuesday 18th February, students of the Ave Maria Girls' School, turned out to show their national pride as they witnessed the exchange of the National Baton for Castries Central. Students were decked out in t-shirts and ribbons in colors of the flag, waving the St. Lucian flag high in the true spirit of patriotism.
It was an atmosphere filled with festivity, excitement and jubilation.
A group of Grade 6 students performed a dignified, patriotic dance to the song HELEN, sung by local artists, Rashad Joseph, Michael Robinson, Teddyson John, KAYO, Curmiah Lysette and Tori Elle.
The National Baton Relay has become a much anticipated event for students of the Ave Maria Girls' School, who participates every year, as the island celebrates St. Lucia's Independence Anniversary.
BRAVO TEAM AVE!!

Ave is proud to have an up-and-coming, young sailor by the name of Kaylee Louis. She is a member of the Rodney Bay Yacht Club, where she has competed at her level and has done exceedingly well so far.
Kaylee will be travelling to Martinique next week along with her other team mates to participate in a competition. Her proud grandmother introduced her to this sport at a tender age, where she accompanied her to the Yacht Club where she works.
The Ave Marie family wishes Kaylee all the best, as she continues on her journey in becoming an outstanding sailor.
Each task well done, Kaylee!!
Great job Kaylee!!
Plant, Grow, Bloom, Boom!!

On Wednesday 22nd January, two of our students participated in the District Science Quizz and emerged winners. They will be moving onto participate in the National Science Quizz on February 12th.
Congratulations to Lenique Cadette and Anna Johnny for their outstanding performance. Special thanks must go out to their teacher for thoroughly preparing them. Great job Ms. Nisa Prospere.
Plant Grow Bloom Boom!!