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Isla Bonita Elementary School
Sports
New Horizon SDA and San Pedro Roman Catholic School Crowned Zone 5 Football Champions
During the National Sports Council Zone 5 Primary School Football Tournament, held from February 9th to 19th at the Ambergris Stadium, New Horizon Seventh Day Adventist School (NHSDA) captured the male championship title, while San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) secured the female championship. The tournament featured male and female teams from SPRCS, Holy Cross Anglican School (HCAS), NHSDA, Caye Caulker Roman Catholic School (CCRCS), Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES), and Isla Bonita Elementary School (IBES). Over six days of competition, the schools competed in a round-robin format, culminating in the championship finals on February 19th.
Sports
Island Academy Dominates San Pedro Primary Volleyball Elimination Tournament
The Island Academy emerged as the top contender in both the male and female divisions during the San Pedro primary school volleyball elimination tournament held on Friday, October 24th, at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School. The competition brought together local schools vying for the chance to represent San Pedro at the upcoming Belize District Primary School Volleyball Finals, scheduled for November 11th at Swift Hall in Belize City.
Education
Isla Bonita Elementary School celebrates 25 years of service
Isla Bonita Elementary School welcomed new and returning students on Friday, August 29, with an orientation day marking the school’s 25th anniversary. The celebration featured fun activities, educational messages, and lively entertainment.
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
Isla Bonita Elementary graduates 18
The Isla Bonita Elementary School (IBES) held its 25th commencement ceremony on June 21st, graduating 18 students. The event occurred at the Watermark Hotel, north of San Pedro Town, under the theme “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift.” The ceremony began with an opening hymn by Mrs. Ancira Reyes and Mr. Ramon Guerrero, accompanied by the graduates. This was followed by a special blessing delivered by Father Eduardo Montemayor. A final hymn was performed before attendees sang the Belize National Anthem.
Community and Society
Azaliah Ortega wins Hol Chan’s Annual Primary School Trivia Competition
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve hosted its Annual Primary School Trivia Competition on May 14th at the Lion’s Den. A highlight of the much-anticipated Reef Fest, the event aimed to foster environmental awareness and stewardship among young students. It drew enthusiastic participation from six local primary schools across Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker.
Sports
San Pedro hosts the 2024 Belize Rural Primary School Football Tournament
The Ambergris Stadium hosted the 2024 Belize Rural Primary School Football Tournament for Zone 5, which featured five female teams and seven male teams. The participating primary schools included San Pedro Roman Catholic (RC) School, Caye Caulker RC School, The Island Academy, New Horizon Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) School, Holy Cross Anglican School, Ambergris Caye Elementary School, and Isla Bonita Elementary School.
Education
Sixteen Standard Six Students Graduate from Isla Bonita Elementary School
On Saturday, June 22nd, at 10:00 AM, Isla Bonita Elementary School (IBES) held its commencement ceremony at the primary school. The ceremony graduated sixteen students from the class of 2024, including eleven girls and five boys, who received their primary school certificates. The ceremony's theme was "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."