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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Martin Town Primary Class of 2014 -
The 2014 graduates of Martin Town Primary said a special 'thank you' to the Grand Bahama Shipyard for their continued support throughout the year. Pictured with the students is Ed Pavey, GBS Youth Benefit Fishing Tournament Director, Creighton Moxey, GBS Tournament Co-Director and Junior Ship Manager and school Principal Mary E. Russell.
(Photo Courtesy of Derek Carroll)
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Freeport, Grand Bahama - As school doors close and commencement ceremonies begin to take place all over Grand Bahama, the 2014 graduates of Martin Town Primary, Bartlett Hill Primary and Holmes Rock Primary School have all stopped to say ‘thank you’ to the Grand Bahama Shipyard for supporting them throughout the year.
Using the proceeds from both the 2013 and 2014 Annual Fishing Tournaments, the GBS have donated several hours of their time and effort, to each of the three schools in a variety of ways. Over the last few years, the tournament has grown and the yard has been able to extend their support of local education and assist more schools both in East and West Grand Bahama.
Kids Celebrate the GB Shipyard at Graduation -
On behalf of the Bartlett Hill Primary school and graduating class, Head boy Justin Pratt and Head Girl Lukajanae Kellman, along with the school's Principal Gia Walker, personally thanked Ed Pavey, GBS Youth Benefit Fishing Tournament Director and Creighton Moxey, GBS Tournament Co-Director and Junior Ship Manager at the school's recent graduation.
(Photo Courtesy of Derek Carroll)
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Ed Pavey, GBS Youth Benefit Fishing Tournament Director and Director of Technical, Planning and IT, along with his colleague Creighton Moxey, GBS Fishing Tournament Co-Director and Junior Ship Manager, attended each school’s commencement and were honored to be recognized by the students and staff.
“The graduating classes from all three schools are truly exceptional,” said Pavey. Between their academic excellence and athletic dominance, is a direct reflection of the hard work accomplished by the teaching and support staffs as well as the amazing guidance of the Principals.”
Holmes Rock Primary was the first school that GBS started to work on after the 2013 fishing tournament. Upgrades to the school included a complete re-painting of the exterior of the school, a new water heater, completion of a smart board set-up for the school, new water fountains, installation of plexiglass in some of the classrooms, new ceiling fans, trash cans and enclosures for the trash cans, a new refrigerator for the teacher’s lounge, new bleachers and four new picnic tables. The GBS team also repainted the school’s logos and signs.
Holmes Rock Primary Says 'Thank You' -
Small in number but big of heart, the Holmes Rock Primary Class of 2014 said 'thank you' to the Grand Bahama Shipyard. Ed Pavey, GBS Youth Benefit Fishing Tournament Director and Creighton Moxey, GBS Tournament Co-Director and Junior Ship Manager, GB Shipyard attended the school's commencement ceremony. Holmes Rock was the first school that the Shipyard started to work on after the 2013 fishing tournament.
(Photo Courtesy of Derek Carroll)
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At Bartlett Hill Primary, the Shipyard helped buy, build and assemble a new playground for the preschool, provide and paint four new picnic tables, completion of a smart board set-up for the school, new water coolers, installation of plexiglass in some of the classrooms, refurbish their tuck shop and existing playground, donate twelve new basketballs, and paint a new logo on the basketball court.
Pavey also noted, “I am so proud to have the privilege to know the three fantastic Principals, Mrs. Mary Russell of Martin Town Primary, Miss Leslie Newton of Holmes Rock Primary and Mrs. Gia Walker of Bartlett Hill Primary. I would also like to personally thank Mrs. Sandra Edgecombe and Mrs. Mary Cooper of the Ministry of Education for all of their cooperation and support of our school projects!”
The Shipyard’s fishing tournament has been running for four years, with the fourth one recently completed on March 21st and 22nd at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club. For more details and to see pictures from previous tournaments visit the Shipyard’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Bahama-Shipyard/175576595824296
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