GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- Minister of Education Hon. Silveria Jacobs recently spoke to Ruby Labega Primary School pupils, teachers and parents at a school leaving exercise about aspiring to be professionals.
The students were dressed the part in professional wear, and were awarded their diplomas and gifts to commemorate the end of their season as elementary school students.
Many students were honored with awards as the top students in several areas, namely Academics, Sports, Behaviour as well as Most Improved.
The Minister of Education delivered a short yet powerful address expressing her congratulations to the gathering, but especially to the students. She encouraged them to strive to achieve their goals of professionalism in whatever field they chose.
Minister Jacobs also appealed to the parents to remain involved in their children's lives, by setting good examples, encouraging them and doing all they could to assist them in achieving their goals.
The Minister awarded Top Academic Student Erick John Justo a full scholarship for his first year's tuition at the St. Maarten Academy where he will commence secondary school in August of 2012.
Also receiving academic prizes from the school was Geneviere Paulino and the Top Student Athlete and Most Improved Student was Rene Mota Gonzales.
In attendance was also Head of Division Public Education Services Glenderlin Davis Holiday.