The St. Joseph’s Convent Kingstown outdid themselves in this year’s CSEC Examinations, securing an overall pass rate of 89 percent which placed the school second in overall performance for the first time ever. The school offered 24 subjects for examinations this year.

 

When compared with 2011, Calma Balcombe, Principal of the school, said that, “the students’ performance shows consistency in maintaining an overall percentage pass of 89%.” The 73 girls sitting exams achieved 100% passes in 12 subject areas, namely Clothing and Textiles, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics Management, Information Technology, Integrated Science, Economics, Office Administration, Religious Education, Social Studies, Spanish, Principles of Business, Physical Education and Sports. Twelve of the students passed 9 subjects, 19 students passed 8 subjects, with several with passes in six and seven subjects Balcombe commended the staff for their dedication, hard work and patience in preparing the students.

 

“We will continue to encourage our girls to aim for excellence to improve the quality of their grades,” the Principal declared.Top SJCK performers for 2012 were:  Danniel Cambridge with four 1s, two 2s and two 3s;  Xena Williams who attained three 1s, five twos and a three;  Zenica Francis with three 1s and six 2s; and Nadine Dornieden with three 1s, five 2s and a three.

 

THE VINCENTIAN extends congratulations to SJCK on attaining the number 2 position in overall performance, and commends all of the students and staff on their hard work.