#BTFocus – Pointers for Bay Primary students . . . Give 100 percent – MP Humphrey

Class Four students at the Bay Primary School, who are set to write the Common Entrance Examination tomorrow with their contemporaries across the school system, received a ‘pep talk’ from Member of Parliament for the area Kirk Humphrey as well as some additional tools to help them with the exam today.

As he addressed the students, Humphrey noted that the preparation for this year’s exam was completely different from previous years owing to the shutdown of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures introduced in the classrooms when the Class 4 students were allowed to return to school to prepare for the exam.

“I think many people did not have the commitments you all had during COVID-19, because you still had to go to school, you still had homework. But as your principal said, you are special because you all are the first group to do the exam during a pandemic. I know you all are special and I believe you will do well.

“I don’t know which choices you have made, which schools you want to go to, but it doesn’t matter where you go. The truth is, whichever school you pass for, give 100 per cent, do your best, and make sure you make your school, family and community proud. Now, go to bed early tonight, get up early, say your prayers, be of good cheer, remember to read through your papers carefully and check them over when you are finished. And remember, your future is not determined by this exam; I believe each of you can go on to do something great with your lives.”

Some of the students shared their thoughts on the exam. Javier Hoyte said, “The COVID weeks were difficult because being six feet away made it difficult to communicate, but I am confident because I have been practising for a long time. I prefer mathematics because I am more comfortable with numbers than words.”

Malia Eversley admitted she was somewhat nervous, but said, “Ibelieve it is going to be hard but still easy. I plan to go home and study and do the extra papers left back, the past papers. I prefer English because all you have to do is read and once you know the rules you are covered.”

Nicolas Murrell said, “I’m not really nervous. I feel like if I am ready to do it. I have to do a little revision this evening. I have a math brain, so to me English is more technical than mathematics.”

Naiah Thomas admitted that he was nervous but ready. “I am nervous because when I go into a different environment I tend to be nervous a lot. I prefer English because it is more simple than Mathematics. I have been revising in my old textbooks and doing work on weekends and during the week.”

Humphrey also commended the staff and parents for the renovation work that had been taking place at the school in recent times. (DH)