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San Pedro Roman Catholic School
Community and Society
San Pedro students display patriotism at annual Children’s Rally
Students from six primary schools joined San Pedro High School (SPHS) on Friday, September 20th, to celebrate the annual Children’s Rally at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The Children’s Rally is held countrywide as part of the September Celebrations to promote patriotism among Belizean children. This year's theme was “A Nation Proud and Free: Belize at 43.” The event included motivational speeches, patriotic poems and dramas, and a special performance by Chelsy Castro, the national KTV (Karaoke) Singing Competition winner.
Community and Society
San Pedro celebrates the independence of Central American countries and Mexico
The Noche Centro Americana celebration, a vibrant display of cultural diversity, took place on Saturday, September 14th, at the Honorable Louis Sylvester Sporting Arena. This annual event features a rich tapestry of culinary delights, cultural presentations, and entertainment in honor of the Independence Day celebrations of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Mexico.
Community and Society
Island Rotary Club hosts another successful Back to School Supply Drive
With the assistance of many generous supporters, the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye collected enough resources to fund its annual ‘Back to School Supply Drive.’ Members of the club joined forces on Wednesday, August 21st, to fill 280 school bags with supplies. The backpacks will benefit students from selected educational institutions on the island. The program aims to raise awareness and encourage community involvement in campaigns designed to alleviate financial challenges for families in need on the island.
Community and Society
The Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye calls for support for their Back to School Supply Drive
The Rotary Club of the Ambergris Caye has initiated a program to assist less fortunate students on the island. Their annual "Back to School Supply Drive" aims to identify students in need and provide them with school bags equipped with essential supplies such as exercise books, rulers, folders, pens, pencils, erasers, and geometry sets. The project, which started in 2021, is guided by Rotary International, focusing on supporting education and local children.
Education
San Pedro Roman Catholic School graduates 80 primary school students
At the 2024 San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 22nd, 80 students received their primary school certificates. The celebration occurred at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium at 4PM, where family and friends proudly cheered on the graduates for their educational milestones.
Community and Society
Labor Department educates Standard Six students on child labor laws
On Wednesday, June 12th, Belize observed World Day Against Child Labor. The Labor Department in Belize took proactive steps by conducting an educational campaign on this crucial topic at different schools. In San Pedro Town, the local Labor Office conducted an informative session with Standard Six students at the island’s Roman Catholic Primary School on Tuesday, June 11th—the presentations aimed to educate the students about the issue of child labor and their rights as children.
Education
San Pedro Roman Catholic Schools host religion competition
On Monday, May 27th, around 1PM, the San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) organized a religion competition for students in the upper division based on the book "Christ Our Life". Teachers use this book to help students learn about Christ and their Catholic faith. Students were tested based on their grade level, with Standard Four students tested on book five, Standard Five students on book six, and Standard Six students on book seven. Winners were announced at the end of the competition. Cristy Hernandez from Standard Four took third place, Jeffrey Martinez from Standard Six took second place, and Wilson Vasquez from Standard Six won first place.
Sports
Back-to-back Champs: The SPRCS Boys win the Bishop’s Cup Trophy
On Friday, May 24th, the boy's football team from San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) traveled to the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) field in Belmopan City to participate in the Bishop's Cup Tournament Championship. They competed against three teams from other Roman Catholic Primary Schools representing the different districts across the country. After playing different brackets, the final game was between the Santa Elena Roman Catholic School (SERCS) and SPRCS. The island team won the championship, bringing home the grand trophy.
