Wesley College Bahamas

Reminders To Parents

• This is Coastal Awareness Week. Students are invited to join The Rotaru Club of Abaco in a project to clean Goombay Park from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

• Please be reminded the first Parents’/Teachers’ meeting for the Academic Year will be held at the school on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Important matters will be discussed.

• October 05, is World Teachers’ Day.

• Invoices and Statements relating to student accounts have been rendered. Please be reminded that Registration fees should have been paid by May 28^th and Tuition fees should have been be paid on or before the 28^th day of August. Accounts not paid by this date are delinquent and are subject to a late charge. Accounts over 30 days past due are seriously delinquent, and students may be asked to withdraw until their fees are paid. Additionally, students whose accounts are delinquent may be disqualified from the award of grants. Parents whose accounts are now past due are asked to make payment immediately.

• Parents are asked to provide the school with an active e-mail address. This will enable us to communicate more effectively. Be sure to visit our website: www.wesleycollegebahamas.com for updates from the school.

April 29. 2009 Swine Flu Alert: Health officials around the world are concerned about the current swine flu outbreak. Please Observe the following:  

• Keep tabs on respiratory symptoms. If you or someone in your family develops symptoms suggesting a cold or the flu, be alert for persistent or worsening symptoms, particularly a high fever.
• Stay home if you're sick. If you do have swine flu, you can give it to others starting about 24 hours before you develop symptoms and ending about seven days later.
• Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. Flu viruses can survive for two hours or longer on surfaces, such as doorknobs and countertops.
• Take extra precautionary measures if you visit or live in an affected area. Travel to Mexico has not been restricted, but some airlines are waiving fees for changing your travel plans.
• If you have a chronic condition, such as asthma or heart disease, it's a good idea to wear a breathing mask when you're out in public in affected areas.
• Be prepared. Ask your health care provider or county health department about infection-control plans in case of a serious swine flu outbreak. The antiviral drugs oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) reduce the severity of symptoms.

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January 29, 2009 The school’s 20^th Anniversary celebrations will be held next month. Please see more information on the calendar attached. Invoices for the third term tuition instalment due February 15, and BGCSE and BJC fees are attached.

October 22, 2008

• Please be reminded the first Parents’/Teachers’ meeting for the Academic Year has been postponed to Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Important matters will be discussed.

• The mid-term break has been changed to October 23 – 28, in keeping with the Ministry of Education. Classes will resume on Wednesday, October 29.
• Second Trimester School Fees are due November 15, 2008.

October 15, 2008

• Students in Grades 6 - 9 will participate in a writing workshop at New Vision Ministries 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16. The $12.00 fee includes lunch. There will be regular school for all other students.

• A workshop for Parents will be held at Change Ministries 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16. No Fee. Consequently the parents/Teachers Meeting scheduled for Thursday will be held Wednesday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m.

• A workshop for Teachers will be held Friday, October 17. As a result there will be no school.

September 03. 2008

There will be no school Thursday due to the threat of tropical storm Hanna. Also watching Ike and Josephine 

August, 2008

We extend our sympathy to the following:

• Reverend Charles Carey and family on the death of his cousin, Petty Officer Gary Leon Carey.
• Jarrod Smith on the death of his grandmother.   

July, 2008  

From the Principal's Office

Summer School was a success. More details will follow.

Denton Gay is in Costa Rica for a month-long Spanish Cadet visit.

 Adam Cooper and Charles Carey participated in the Innoworks Science Camp.

We extend our sympathy to the following:

• Mrs. Jane Adderley (mother of Vice-Principal Vernelle Carey) and family on the death of her sister Maud Maycock.
• Mr. Roderick Strachan and family on the death of his brother Phillip Strachan.
• Mrs. Melonie Pedican on the death of her mother.

May, 2008  

From the Principal's Office

Congratulations to Senario Bethel, who will represent Wesley College at the Primary School Student of the Year Competition in Nassau in May.

Our sympathy is extended to Board Member, Mrs. Vyrona Archer on the death of her brother, and to Alumnus, Roger Smith and family on the death of his father.

Final Examinations for the 2007/2008 Academic Year begin May 1, 2008. Please ensure that your child(ren) have  adequate rest, a good breakfast, and the supplies they need each day.

• BGCSE Examinations are underway.

• Grade 3 GLAT will be held May 5 – 8. Grade 6 GLAT will be held May 5 – 9.

• Bahamas Junior Certificate Examinations well be held May 29 to June 04

• Registration for new and returning students is now taking place. Please ensure that have your child(ren) registered for September.

• The Valedictory Service will be held at Aldersgate Methodist Church on June 14, at 6:00 p.m. Male High School graduates are to wear dark suit with a white shirt and dark tie. Other High School students are to wear Concert band uniform or school uniform with ties. Primary School Graduates are to wear long sleeved white shirt with dark trouser and tie. Other Primary School Students are to wear church outfits.

Spanish Cadet Trip to Nassau

By Denton Gay

On Thursday, April 17^th 2008, The four  Spanish Cadets went to Nassau for the Foreign Language Cadet Program Poster Competition. We left at around 7:00 am that morning. When we arrived in Nassau, we took a taxi and headed to the Breezes hotel. Arriving at the hotel, we immediately checked in and went to our rooms. During this trip, Mrs. Dushinka Roberts and Mrs. Jessica Hildago-Brown accompanied  us. Throughout that day, we participated in activities such as rock climbing, pool, basketball, ring toss volleyball and much more.

At 6:00 pm, we dressed in our school uniforms and headed to the Wyndham Hotel for the Poster Competition. This event featured many students enrolled in the French and Spanish program. For every performer there was a translator to translate in French and one in Spanish. The event started with a prayer, followed by the singing of the national anthem. Catherine Martin and Shoga Newbold who are both Abaco Cadets sang the national anthem while I played on the alto Saxophone. There were a lot of performances and door prizes. I also touched the audience when I played the Wind beneath My Wings on the sax. Coming to the end of this event the four Abaco Cadets were placed in groups of two, dressed in their foreign countries clothes and spoke about their country in Spanish. The crowd was amazed at their ability to speak Spanish very well without reading of a piece of paper. When the winners were announced, I was very excited to hear them call my name for first place in the Spanish category, I knew that all of my hard work had paid off. I received a trophy and a $300.00 cash prize. Second place went to Loudline Joseph a student from st.Francis de Sales. First and second were also given to two other French Cadets from Nassau. Abaco took first and second last year and this year we won it again. The next day we went back to Abaco and to our separate schools and I was proud to know that I represented my school, Wesley College very well.

Memorandum 0802

To:      All Parents

From: The Principal

Date:  Thursday, 28 February 2008

Re:      Reminder

Memorandum 0801

To:      All Parents

From: The Principal

Date:  January 15, 2008

 

Date:November 21, 2007

To:    All Parents

From:         The Principal

 

Ÿ        Tuition invoices have been rendered. Please note that payment is due by November 28.

 

Ÿ        The Wesley College Band will present a Harvest/Thanksgiving Concert on Thursday, November 22, at Memorial Plaza in Marsh Harbour. The concert will begin at noon and will feature selections appropriate for the season. In October, the Band provided concerts in Marsh Harbour, Coopers Town and Cherokee Sound as part of the celebration of National Youth Month. Selections were drawn from the bands extensive repertoire, including classical, religious, contemporary and Bahamian music. Please attend and bring your friends.

 

Ÿ        Today at 11:45 A.M., the band  presented a live preview of its Harvest/Thanksgiving Concert on Radio Abaco. Starting next week, the band will make a number of appearances featuring Christmas music.

Ÿ         The Wesley College Band will participate in the Candlelight Service at Aldersgate Methodist Church and at Green Turtle Cay Methodist Church on dates to be announced. They will also participate in the Schools’Carol Service on December 4, and The Christmas Festival on December 8.

Ÿ         Our Annual Christmas Programme will be held at on Thursday December 13, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. Students are required to be present at 6:00 P.M. The venue will be announced.

  

Band to perform for World AIDS Day march, Friday, November 30.

Band members to meet at school at 9:00 a.m.

Marching Band Uniform:

White or green shirt with epaulettes, shoulder cord; green trousers and beret.

Band to perform for Schools' Carol Service, Tuesday, December 4.

Concert band uniform:

White tuxedo shirt, Green tie and cumberbund, Green pants, Black shoes and socks.

• The Wesley College family extends our condolences to Mrs. Cleola Sawyer and family on the death of her nusband, Mr. Abraham Sawyer. 
• Our sympathies are extended to Faheem Etterson and his family on the death of his uncle in January, 2009.
• We extend sympathies to Mrs. Vernelle Carey and the Adderley family on the death of her father, Vernal Alfred Adderley on January 6, 2009.
• Writing Workshop for Parents at Change Ministries, Thursday, October 16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.