Bay Primary pupils told doing their best is enough

Students at Bay Primary School received strong words of encouragement ahead of sitting the Barbados Secondary Schools Entrance Examination (BSSEE) next Tuesday, from Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey.

The minister was donating exam supplies ahead of the BSSEE, to support the Class Four students in their exams next week, when he reminded the students that their success is not defined by the school they attend, but by the effort they put into their education.

Humphrey, who is also Member of Parliament for St Michael South,  said, “At the end of the day it really does not matter what school you pass for, what matters is that when you do the exam you give it your best shot, and when you go to that school you give it your best shot. You have to go to school, you have to work hard, [and] you have to choose the right friends. That is so important.”

Humphrey emphasised the importance of making wise choices during their school years.

“Please just take the time to choose the right friends. I can’t say so enough; I’ve seen too many people go to secondary school and try to associate themselves with people they think are popular, or people they think other people like, and they lead them down the wrong path. You have a lot of time to grow up, take your time,” he said.

Minister Humphrey also praised the efforts of the school and the surrounding community, in helping to raise the students’ academic performance in recent years.

“I believe that Bay Primary has been doing very well in the last few years, and I think that the community has been doing well in the last few years, and that you are a reflection of your community,” he said. “So you carry with pride the fact that most of you all come from around here, and you do it for your community, you do it for your parents, but above all you do well for yourself.”

(SB)