Maples Group honours top Grade 6 English achievers

Twelve of the BVI’s top Grade 6 English students have been recognised by the Maples Group for their outstanding academic performance ahead of their transition to secondary school.

The recognition ceremony, held at the Maples Conference Room in Ritter House, celebrated students who achieved the highest English grades at their respective primary schools. The event highlighted the importance of literacy, communication and academic excellence while recognising the hard work and dedication of the students, along with the support provided by their parents, teachers and school communities.

Maples Group, one of the leading companies in the Virgin Islands’ financial services sector, said the initiative forms part of its ongoing commitment to supporting education, youth development and academic excellence across the territory.

Christopher Newton, Managing Partner of Maples Group’s BVI office, congratulated the students on their achievements and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence as they begin secondary school in September.

“Today we celebrate 12 exceptional students whose achievements in English reflect their hard work, perseverance and commitment to learning,” Newton said. “Their success is an inspiration to their peers and a strong reminder of the value of dedication and academic excellence.”

He added that the company looks forward to seeing the students make positive contributions throughout their secondary education and beyond.

The students honoured were:

Jhernee Browne – Robinson O’Neal Primary School
Layla Zoe Saniana – Ebenezer Thomas Primary School
Josiah Soriano Beard – Jost Van Dyke Primary School
Bri’Nique Varlack – Willard Wheatley Primary School
Kyra Hendrickson – Leonora Delville Primary School
Dauria McMaster – Joyce Samuel Primary School
Marquis Chavez – Claudia Creque Educational Centre
Aiden Anthony Thompson – Alexandrina Maduro Primary School
Elizabeth L. Callwood – Ivan Dawson Primary School
Daundre Rhodes – Bregado Flax Educational Centre
Raina Sasha Jackson – Francis Lettsome Primary School
J’Coya Scatliffe – Enis Adams Primary School