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Holy Cross Anglican School
Community and Society
Second Cohort of SPICE Program Graduates Nine Students
The San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education (SPICE) celebrated the graduation of its second cohort of island-trained cooks on Friday, January 17th, at Holy Cross Anglican School in San Pedro Town. A graduation ceremony and celebratory dinner were held at the school, where graduates prepared and served a three-course meal for guests. The program is expected to continue later this year with its third edition.
Community and Society
Archbishop Wright Visits San Pedro’s Holy Cross Anglican Church and School
On January 14th, Philip Wright, Archbishop Primate and Metropolitan of the Church in the Province of the West Indies and Lord Bishop of Belize, made his inaugural school visit as archbishop to Holy Cross Anglican Church and Holy Cross Anglican School in San Pedro Town. Rev. Canon Barbara Rosado accompanied him.
Education
Evening Shift at Holy Cross Expands Access to Education
Holy Cross Anglican School, north of San Pedro Town in the San Mateo area, is set to launch a new evening program on October 20, 2025, designed to meet the needs of children currently left on waiting lists due to overcrowded classrooms. This initiative, known as the Second Chance After-School Program, will offer learning opportunities to up to 40 students in Infant I, Infant II, and Standard I, introducing a shift system approach to provide learning opportunities, pioneering a shift system approach unique to the island’s education landscape.
Community and Society
PEACE Graduation Ceremony a Success: Over 200 Students Receive Certificates
The San Pedro Police Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST), hosted the Positive Engagement and Civic Education (PEACE) graduation ceremony on Monday, June 24th, at the Lions Den. Two hundred thirty-one students from Holy Cross Anglican School and Isla Bonita Elementary School received certificates for completing the PEACE program.
Education
Holy Cross Anglican School Celebrates 51 Graduates; 40 Already Accepted into SPHS
Fifty-one students from Holy Cross Anglican School (HCAS) received their primary school diplomas and are set to begin their high school journey. The 2025 graduation exercises were held on Thursday, June 19th, at Holy Cross Church, located at the entrance of the San Mateo Subdivision. The ceremony began shortly after 2PM.
Education
San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education now accepting applications for second cooking program
Following the successful first edition of the San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education (SPICE) program at the Holy Cross Anglican School, which saw ten students graduate, a second class will begin on May 20, 2025. The organizers aim to host 12 students and equip them with professional culinary techniques. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4 PM to 8 PM for 30 weeks.
Religious
The Holy Cross Anglican Church opens in San Mateo
The recent opening of the Anglican Holy Cross Church on March 2nd in San Pedro Town marks a significant milestone for the local community, symbolizing spiritual and social development. Dr. Fr. Kesner Ajax has been officially appointed as the resident priest in charge, making this a historic moment for the Holy Cross Anglican School.
Arts & Culture
Belize Chocolate Company Sweetens Education with $2,000 Art Supply Donation
The Belize Chocolate Company generously contributed to the local community on Tuesday, January 21st, by donating art supplies valued at over $2,000 to three primary schools in San Pedro Town. The supplies included paints, pencils, sketching pads, and various craft materials. This initiative is part of the company's ongoing commitment to support local education, which began with the launch of their ART Bar chocolate bar last year. The ART Bar features the work of talented Belizean artists, and a portion of each bar sold is allocated for purchasing art supplies for schools.
