From:TheBahamasWeekly.com
Darville Welcomes Global Leadership Academy of Philadelphia to Grand Bahama
By Simon Lewis, BIS
May 22, 2015 - 3:56:02 AM
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Dr.
Michael Darville on Monday welcomed a large number of students from
Global Leadership Academy Charter School (GLA) of Philadelphia to Grand
Bahama Island.
GLA is a kindergarten thru eighth grade
school with two small organized learning communities located in West and
Northeast Philadelphia. It prides itself on offering holistic teaching
and a strong learning environment.
The school has
visited Grand Bahama for several years and has adopted two sister
schools on the island, Sunland Baptist Academy, and the Bishop Michael
Eldon School.
Dr. Darville welcomed the students, parents
and faculty to Grand Bahama as they toured the Total Education Centre
campus at Hawksbill, an institute headed by Mr. Fred Delancy.
The
Minister for Grand Bahama described the various aspects of Grand Bahama
Island, including the industrial sector particularly the Container
Port, Bahamas Oil Refining Company, and Grand Bahama Shipyard. He also
stressed the importance of taking full advantage of educational
opportunity and giving back.
The students and faculty
were treated to a Junkanoo Rush-out and live Bahamian music by veteran
entertainer Cremo Roker and the Boys; they also sampled Bahamian food
delights including coconut water.
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