Community and Society
Ambergris Caye students observe National Hand Washing Day
Thursday, March 19th was declared National Hand Washing Day in Belize. The Ministry of Education reportedly sent out soap to all the schools countrywide for students to wash their hands.
Business & Economy
Ambergris Caye Elementary School fundraiser gala raises over $40K for its students
Over $40,000 was raised to assist the non-government school ACES with its costs of operation and their Special Needs Program during a fun evening gala held at Fido's.
Education
The Power of Pleasure Reading: What We Can Learn from the Secret Reading Lives of Teens
"There are many worries about some of the reading selections students have made, hence the reluctance to embrace pleasure as a goal of instruction, or of pleasure reading as an end to itself. However, there is evidence of profound joy and zeal displayed by many of the readers of texts so often marginalized and worry-inducing, such as romances, vampire stories, horror novels, dystopian fiction, and fantasy."
Education
SPHS girls and boys win NSSSA Northern Regional softball championships
A tale of two successful teams: the male and female softball teams at San Pedro High School are the 2020 Northern Regional champions, and will represent at the Nationals on March 20-21.
Arts & Culture
San Pedro RC School Cultural Day highlights respect for cultures
"It’s important for the children to be aware of each culture and what each culture has to offer, so that they can have respect each other" - Principal Kay, SPRCS.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker’s Julian Singh wins 26th Annual Coca Cola Spelling Bee Zone Eliminations
Julian Singh from La Isla Cariñosa Academy in Caye Caulker won first place at the 26th annual Coca-Cola Spelling Bee Zone Eliminations on Monday, March 2nd.
Community and Society
Sunshine Scholarship Foundation to host fundraiser musical show at El Divino
The general public is invited to support a fundraiser event on March 28, 2020, at Banana Beach Resort’s El Divino Restaurant. Set to benefit the Sunshine Scholarship Foundation, the event will start at 4PM, featuring a musical performance by Jake Hill Productions alongside Mr. Vegas McGraw.
Community and Society
ACES hosts Career Day
Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) hosted its annual Career Day on Friday, February 21st, and The San Pedro Sun was invited to participate and learn more.
