Beaches Turks and Caicos resort was the main sponsor for the second staging of the Ministry of Education Mathematics Quiz Competition held recently at the resort.
Clement Howell High and the International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) emerged overall champions of the high and primary school categories respectively. The two-day event saw 13 primary schools vying for the title on day one and seven high schools matching wits on the final day.
The Beaches Turks and Caicos, as well as first place prizes and school supplies to each student courtesy of the Sandals Foundation.
At the end of three sessions of jeopardy style competition, International School of TCI placed third in the high school category, HJ Robinson placed second Clement Howell High School was declared champion.
Adelaide Oemler copped third place in the primary school segment, Shining Stars placed second and International School of the TCI walked away with the first place title.
Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Social Services Hon. Rachel Taylor, while lauding the planning team expressed gratitude to the sponsors for supporting education in the TCI, “congratulations to every student who participated in this competition and the coaches who have committed their time in working with these youths.
“Beaches Turks and Caicos continues to provide this ministry with the necessary support to help in the development of our youth and the nation at large. As our main sponsor, their support is helping to nurture a passion for mathematics among our young people which will ultimately contribute to the students’ advancement in the field.”
General Manager James McAnally noted, “the team ensured that we created the perfect environment for the children and their teachers as well as the team from the Ministry of Education. During one of the breaks, I showed some of the students around the resort and had the chance to do a ‘pop-quiz’ which they aced. These students performed well in this competitive environment and I must commend the coaches and their supporting teams on how well they performed.”
While expressing appreciation to the resort for being the main sponsor for the event, Curriculum Development Officer, Elisann Delancy shared, “We are anticipating a long lasting relationship with the Beaches as we look forward to the annual growth of this competition. Congratulations to every participant and special commendations to the 2023 champions who will be celebrating this success with their family at the resort. Thank you Beaches Turks and Caicos and all our other sponsors.”
High school champions, Antwan Butler and J’Annah Gardiner while being happy for the crown are also looking towards experiencing the amenities at the resort on their day passes. Said Gardiner, “My mother works here at Beaches Turks and Caicos and I know that we will be able to celebrate as a family soon.”
Antwan Butler noted, “as final year students, for us to win this competition was a great feat. We worked hard, now it is time for us to play hard, and these day passes will certainly give us the opportunity to celebrate with our families. This competition truly tested our commitment to applying all that we have done and to be quick in our thinking and responses. Thanks much to the Ministry of Education and our coaches for a competition like this as it will help us to be more confident even under pressure.”
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