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 [...]
BEF 2016-17
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) Innovation in Health & Culinary Arts - Aidan (Bajan Essentials) Excellence in Research & Development - Emilie & Sara (Nature) again! Niche market & spirit of [...]
2017 International Trip to Japan
2017 International Trip to Japan This was a rare wonderful opportunity to see the breathtaking natural beauty, witness amazing living history and enjoy the exotic tasty food of the Land of the rising sun, Japan. Students and parents embarked on a twelve- day history and cultural trip to cities of historic Hiroshima, ancient capital Kyoto, a day in tranquil Nara, neon city of Osaka and the ultra-modern high tech mega [...]
Catching up with the Class of 2016
Meet the Class of 2016 - Where are they now? The class of 2016 had 8 graduates. Many have gone on to study internationally at Universities in subjects ranging from Criminology to International Affairs. Read on to see where they ended up. Ari Albalak George Washington University International Affairs Holden Diller University of South Florida (USF) Criminology Makeda Harris University of the West Indies BSc [...]
Classroom to Boardroom 2016
Classroom to Boardroom (C2B) 2016 Back in October 2016 I sat in a corporate boardroom in awe of the outcomes of a young woman’s leadership and of two people who worked so hard and presented like consummate professionals. The people that filled me with pride were our very own Saskia (DP 2) and Saxon & Nico (DP 1). Saskia had spent the week leading a team of 30 people (whom [...]
The Codrington School Big Winners at the BEF $20 Challenge AGAIN!
Saturday 12th March saw the Ceremony for the 2015-16 BEF (Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation Inc.) Flow $20 Challenge at the Concorde Experience. The challenge gives all fourth and fifth formers in EVERY school in Barbados the opportunity to run his/her own business. As many of you will know, this year ALL MYP 4 students took part in the challenge this year and each ran his/her own business which meant many students [...]
Wales International Trip 2016
Wales International Trip 2016 The students travelled to the Outward Bound Centre in Aberdovey, Wales. They engaged in activities such as Rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, camping, canoeing, and rafting for five days of activities aimed at developing confidence and teamwork.
Catching up with the Class of 2015
Meet the Class of 2015 - Where are they now? The class of 2015 had 13 graduates. Many have gone on to study internationally at Universities in subjects ranging from Economics to graphic design and business. Read on to see where they ended up. Fernando Asamoa Geogria Gwinett College Graphic Design Caelum Blandford Institute of Technology Business\Sciences Andrew Caskie Royal Conservatoire of Scotland TV & Film Kitty [...]
Codrington Setting The Standard Globally
The International Bccalaureate (IB) recently published its May 2014 Diploma Programme results. 135,534 secondary or high school, diploma students across the globe received their results, including the 9 graduation students at The Codrington School, The International School of Barbados in the Class of 2014
Scotland International Trip 2015
Scotland International Trip 2015 In March 2015, 11 students from the Codrington School will travel to Loch Eil in the Scottish Highlands to visit the Outward Bound center. Loch Eil is at the foot of Ben Nevis and many may know it as Harry Potter country as the local area forms part of the filming location of 'Hogwarts'. During the visit the Codrington students will participate in an intensive week [...]
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