District 8 Education Office

What a proud moment for the Fond St. Jacques Primary School!

On Friday, June 20, 2025, our talented young cricketers took to the field at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground for the Republic Bank 5 For Fun Zonal Cricket Festival — and what a performance they delivered! With grit, determination, and true team spirit, the Fond St. Jacques Primary School team rose to the occasion, securing an outstanding 2nd place finish among tough competition.

We are especially proud of Alaska James, whose incredible performance lit up the field. Alaska didn’t just play — he dominated, walking away with all three individual awards:

- Most Runs
- Most Wickets
- MVP (Most Valuable Player)

What an extraordinary feat for such a young athlete! His dedication and talent are truly inspiring.

To the entire team — your hard work, sportsmanship, and unity were on full display, and you’ve made your school and district immensely proud. Congratulations to each of you. This is more than just a win — it’s a celebration of your passion, perseverance, and potential.

Well done, Fond St. Jacques Primary! The future of cricket is bright.

What a day filled with excitement, nerves, and pride! 🥹📚
Our District 8 Spelling Competition was more than just a contest—it was a celebration of dedication, effort, and the incredible potential of our young learners.

A big round of applause to all ten amazing participants who stood tall and represented their schools with courage and heart:

Bouton Combined School: Vivian Cadette & Ajhwan Alphonse

Canaries Primary School: Jeremy Edward & Sapphire Cadet

Les Etangs Combined School: Anya Charlery & Georgio Charles

Fond St. Jacques Primary School: Adarah Clement & Aiden Augustine

Soufriere Primary School: Alazne Saul & Horizon Nicholas

You each showed us what it means to be determined, prepared, and brave. Standing in front of an audience, spelling out words under pressure—you did that, and we are so proud of every one of you!

Congratulations to our top winners!
- 1st Place: Sapphire Cadet & Jeremy Edward
- 2nd Place: Alazne Saul & Horizon Nicholas
- 3rd Place: Adarah Clement & Aiden Augustine

You shone so brightly—your schools are incredibly proud.

To the teachers and parents who worked tirelessly behind the scenes—thank you. Thank you for the support and belief in these children. Their confidence and performance today reflect your love and guidance.

Let’s keep celebrating reading, learning, and the magic of words.

What a beautiful reminder today was—that when we give children the chance to rise, they absolutely soar.
Our District 8 Reading Competition held on June 3rd, 2025, brought together five incredible students, each of them stepping up with courage, confidence, and a love for reading that left us all inspired. Whether they left with a trophy or not, each one is already a champion in our eyes.

Let’s honour our amazing participants:
- Kennedy Cadette – Bouton Combined School

- Daesean Victorin – Canaries Primary School

- Machau Sobers – Les Etangs Combined School

- Kayden Alexander – Fond St. Jacques Primary School

- Lindsey Brandis – Soufriere Primary School

Your voices, your expression, your bravery—we see you, and we are so proud. You showed up, you read with heart, and you made us believe in the power of words.
Congratulations to our winners!
- 1st Place: Kayden Alexander – Fond St. Jacques Primary School
- 2nd Place: Machau Sobers – Les Etangs Combined School
- 3rd Place: Lindsey Brandis – Soufriere Primary School

And now, with great excitement, we share that Kayden Alexander will go on to represent District 8 at the National Reading Competition! We’re all behind you, Kayden—go show the nation the strength of your voice!

To the teachers and parents who stood beside these children—thank you. Behind every confident reader is someone who believed in them first. Your time, patience, and love made all the difference.
To our young readers: keep going. Keep turning pages. Keep speaking up. You are the storytellers, the dreamers, and the future leaders we’ve been waiting for.

We would like to congratulate the following schools featured below for their meritorious performance in the National Science & Technology Fair.

Two cooks from District 8 received their CVQ Level ll certification in Food Preparation after embarking on an 8-month training after school hours. This was an initiative by the head of the Student Welfare Unit of the Ministry of Education, Ms Miriam Henville. The course was funded under the Human Resiliency Capital Project. 28 cooks from District 1-8 enrolled in this course and successfully completed. Congratulations to all cooks who embarked on this personal and professional development. Their skills and knowledge of culinary arts will be tested in the quality of food they prepare for students.

Congratulations!

As part of Reading Month activities, the Education District Eight held its spelling competition on Friday, June 14th, 2024. This year's competition featured a unique twist with a Jeopardy format, which greatly enhanced the students' experience and enjoyment.

The participating students and their respective schools were:
• Ruby Lucambe and Kade’n Sydney – Canaries Primary School
• Micah Andrew and Kasan Cazaubon – Fond St. Jacques Primary School
• Annalyn Saltibus and Kijani Paul – Les Etangs Combined School
• Nathan Japal and Aaliyah Jules– Soufriere Primary School

The competition was fierce, with each school showcasing their best efforts. After two rounds of intense competition, Ruby Lucambe and Kade’n Sydney from Canaries Primary School emerged victorious. The battle for second and third places proceeded to a tiebreaker round between the students from Fond St. Jacques Primary School and Les Etangs Combined School. Ultimately, Micah Andrew and Kasan Cazaubon from Fond St. Jacques Primary School secured second place.

We at the District Office extend our heartfelt thanks to the students for their enthusiastic participation, which was key to the event's success. We also express our sincere gratitude to the principals, teachers, and parents for their invaluable support and collaboration in making this competition possible.

Finally, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors of our 2024 Reading Month activities. Your generous contributions enabled us to reward the participants and supporters, adding a special touch to their efforts and achievements. Thank you for your unwavering support