FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

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Dear students, parents and staff, I am thrilled to welcome you all to another exciting school year at St. Cyprian's Boys’ School. Whether you are returning to school or joining us for the first time, we are delighted to have you as part of our SCBS family.

September is always a bittersweet moment for us as we bade farewell to a fantastic group of young boys that I am certain will go out and conquer the world. 

Let's take a moment to reflect on our journey over the last school year. 

Academic Achievements

Our students have continued to excel in their studies. Four students sat the Eleven-Plus exam early this year and once again we had outstanding performances . Results are as follows:

English Achievements

• Class average of 79%
• Highest score of 89 %

Mathematics Achievements

• Class average of 85%
• Highest score of 99%

Secondary School Allocation          No. of students

Harrison College                                 10

Queen's College                                  6

Combermere                                       6

Christ Church Foundation                3

The St. Michael School                       2

Graydon Sealy                                     2

The Lodge School                                1

The Alleyne School                              1

Lester Vaughn                                      1

Deighton Griffith                                  1

Coleridge & Parry                                1

These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students. We sincerely wish all our graduates success in the future as they assume their positions in their new schools, remembering that… “Sure and Steady Must Succeed”.

Sporting Activities 

Now let’s take a look at some of our sporting highlights:

• The 2023/24 sports calendar commenced with the boys making a splash in the pool at the 2023 Purity Primary School Championship where they did a commendable job.  
• They put in an impressive effort at the Primary School Cross Country Championship with admirable performances from the boys in a large and highly competitive field.
• The Herman Griffith Primary School Cricket Competition heralded the emergence of a generation of quite promising St. Cyprian’s cricketers as they made a strong run to the tournament’s semi-finals.
• In the second term, a period noted for athletics, the boys hit the ground running. They finished second in the Obadele Thompson Zone of the NAPSAC Championship and subsequently reached the competition finals.
• The boys made it to the semifinals of the BICO Primary School Football Championships with an eventual fourth place finish.

Coach Ramone Greaves and Mr. Winslow Straker who assisted with some of the events are pleased with how the boys have flourished this year. Way to go boys!

Choir and Band

One of the most uplifting aspects of this year has been the way our choir, the Cyptones, together with our band, warmed the hearts of our students, parents, teachers and the entire community with their outstanding performances. 

Music Teachers Randy Harris and Ricardo Watson took the choir and band on a musical journey this year with several performances across the island. Some of their performances included Barbados Celtic Festival 2024, Barbados Workers Union Family Day and Picnic, NIFCA, The NCF Emancipation Village as well as several churches.  The choir and band left an indelible mark upon all who took in their vibrant performances. 

NIFCA 2023 Awards 

The Cyptones Choir

• Best Performance by a Primary School for their performance of “De Conkie” song which was an adaptation of the popular Tune of The Crop “Mauby”
• Silver award for “De Conkie” song

The St. Cyprian’s Boys' Band 

• Best Spouge Performance for their original song  “246” 
• Silver for their song “246” 
• Bronze for their rendition of “Something’s Happening” 

Congrats to the boys on their amazing performances. 

Visitors

This school year the boys had the honour of meeting Sir Clive LLoyd, our great West Indian Cricketer, who took time to answer questions and even pose with some of our boys for a few photos. In addition, our chairman’s niece, Dr. Renée Rawlins, who is also a Vice Principal of a school in Canada, visited and chatted with the boys. 

Premise Updates

We continue to maintain and update our premises to ensure that our school reflects our dedication to safety and that it remains aesthetically pleasing.  

Ongoing Appreciation

To the entire staff, parents and students, thank you for making St. Cyprian's Boys' School your educational institution of choice. I look forward to another great year ahead as we continue to build on our successes and to provide an even more enriching environment for our students.

With gratitude,

Dave Layne

Principal, SCBS