More making use of $20 challenge
ONE OF the successes of the Scotia Bank $20 Challenge says this foundation is a critical launching pad for young entrepreneurs. In 2016, Aidan Charles won the challenge and the award for Innovation And Culinary Arts with the successful launch of his business, Bajan Essential Cuisine. Now 18 years old, Charles said he has been able to maintain his business and repeat clientele, though on a small scale because of [...]
The Codrington School – preparing students for university and beyond
Is your child completely prepared, academically, socially and otherwise, for universities admissions, university and life beyond academia? If your answer is “I think so” or “I hope”, read on! As parents our roles are diverse and we endeavour to raise our children to be the best versions of themselves in today’s global and ever changing world. One of the most important aspects of our role is to guide their education. [...]
The Codrington School – Preparing students for university and beyond…
As parents our roles are diverse and we endeavor to raise our children to be the best versions of themselves in today’s global and ever changing world. One of the most important aspects of our role is to guide their education. Discussion continually abounds on which curricula, which schools and which countries are better. The fact of the matter is no school or curricula are perfect. The key question/discussion should [...]
Catching up with the Class of 2019
Meet the Class of 2019 - Where are they now? The class of 2019 had 13 graduates. Many have gone on to study internationally at Universities in subjects ranging from Environmental Studies to Biochemistry to Jewelry & Metals. Read on to see where they ended up. Blanca Brown Esteban The American University of Paris Environmental Studies & Social [...]
BEF 2018-2019
As you know MYP4’s Sophie and Alexandra’s businesses were short-listed as finalists for the eighth cycle of the BEF’s national $20 Challenge and this involved both of them presenting to a panel of six judges at the end of our half-term break. You will have seen their achievements being visually celebrated on the Secondary School’s Wall of Fame in the main hall foyer. Saturday night saw the glitzy culmination of [...]
Catching up with the Class of 2018
Meet the Class of 2018 - Where are they now? The class of 2018 had 16 graduates. Many have gone on to study internationally at Universities in subjects ranging from Mathematics to Economics to Design. Read on to see where they ended up. Kamryn Cordonnier Missouri University BSc. Pre-Pharmacy Emanuelle Mottley Emory University BA in Latin American and [...]
Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation 2017-2018
2017-18 saw us set up and run 15 different businesses: Simply Snacks (Adam Douangprachanh) - frosted cookies Werewolf (Aliyah-Lise Kamuragiye) - a card game Liquid Gold (August Kuhn)- a caramel sauce Spectrum (Ava Goldstein) – an organic facial product range Oshun Spice (Brian Muhoza) - a food spice & marinade Stresstermination (Christian Simpson) – a stress reliever toy Ring Comics (Christopher Simpson) - comics Clean Face (Darric Taylor) - a [...]
Catching up with the Class of 2017
Meet the Class of 2017 - Where are they now? The class of 2017 had 8 graduates. Many have gone on to study internationally at Universities in subjects ranging from Biomedical Science to Business. Read on to see where they ended up. Dalisay Giovacchinni Imperial College London B Sc Biology I began my seven-year journey at The Codrington School (TCS) in MYP1, and graduated in DP2 after making [...]
MUN
In 2018 we participated in the MUN hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Barbados for the first time. Every year more than 400,000 students from schools around the globe beyond take part in Model United Nations (MUN). The Model UN is an authentic simulation of the UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, or other multilateral body, which introduces students to the world of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making. Four of [...]
Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation 2016-2017
So what has happened this year so far? We had two businesses that were highly commended, ran by Alexa (Bliss Blend) & Edward (Ed's Colouring Cards). We also won four of the top eight category prizes: Excellence in Branding - Emilie & Sara (Nature) 2. Innovation in Health & Culinary Arts - Aidan (Bajan Essentials) 3. Excellence in Research & Development - Emilie & Sara (Nature) again! 4. Niche market [...]
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