St Sylvan - Carapichaima Anglican Primary School

19/06/2026

We ended Mrs. Gail Elliott-De Coteau's retirement celebration with a wonderful presentation of gifts. Each class gifted her plants in recognition of her 14 years of dedicated service as Principal, creating a beautiful garden of memories for her to cherish.

A heartfelt thank you to our corporate sponsors The Backyard, Swayne Solomon, Nestlé Trinidad and Tobago Limited, C.W.S.L., Arlene Villarule,Sunny Dentistry Limited, our parents, students, staff, and community members for your generous contributions. Your kindness and support helped make her send-off truly grand and unforgettable.

Thank you for celebrating a remarkable leader who has given so much to our school community. 💐❤️

19/06/2026

Miss Kerinda Primus delivered a heartfelt tribute filled with love, gratitude, and admiration for Mrs. Gail Elliott-De Coteau. Through her sincere and touching words, she reflected on the kindness, guidance, and unwavering support Mrs. De Coteau has shown throughout the years. Her tribute beautifully highlighted the lasting impact Mrs. De Coteau has made on her life and expressed the deep appreciation and affection she will always hold for her.

19/06/2026

The student tributes truly captured the love and appreciation the school community has for Mrs. De Coteau. ❤️🌹📚

19/06/2026

One of the most touching moments of Mrs. Gail Elliott-De Coteau's retirement celebration was the heartfelt tributes presented by the students. Through poems, speeches, songs, and words of appreciation, they expressed their love, gratitude, and admiration for a principal who has touched so many lives.

With sincerity and emotion, the students reflected on the kindness, guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support Mrs. De Coteau has shown throughout her years of service. Their tributes were a beautiful reminder of the lasting impact she has made on generations of children.

There was hardly a dry eye as students shared cherished memories and thanked her for being a source of inspiration, wisdom, and love. Their words served as a testament to the difference she has made in the Carapichaima Anglican Primary School family.

Mrs. De Coteau leaves behind a legacy that will continue to live on in the hearts of the many students she has nurtured and guided over the past fourteen years.

19/06/2026

A special thank you to our students for the beautiful poem shared in honour of Mrs. Gail Elliott-De Coteau. Your words came straight from the heart and made the celebration even more meaningful.

Mrs. De Coteau was truly touched by your tribute. ❤️💐

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

One of the most touching moments of Mrs. Gail Elliott-De Coteau's retirement celebration was the beautiful acrostic poem presented by the Infant Department of Carapichaima Anglican Primary School.

Using each letter of her name, our youngest students captured the qualities that have made Mrs. De Coteau such an exceptional leader, educator, and role model. Their heartfelt words reflected the love, admiration, and gratitude that the entire school community feels for her.

Thank you, Infant Department, for this meaningful tribute that brought smiles, pride, and cherished memories to a truly special occasion.

Mrs. De Coteau, your legacy of faith, kindness, dedication, and excellence will continue to inspire generations of students and teachers. We celebrate you today and always. 💐❤️

18/06/2026

Happy Retirement to the legendary Miss Decouteau! 🥂✨

​After 40 years of incredible dedication, hard work, and countless memories, Miss is officially closing this chapter and starting a well-deserved retirement. Thank you for being an amazing colleague, a mentor, and a true friend to so many of us.

​Swipe through to see some highlights from the farewell celebration! 📸 We are going to miss you like crazy, Miss, but we can’t wait to see what adventures this next chapter brings. Cheers to sleeping in, relaxing, and doing whatever you want!

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