Summer Splash
The Crown Stays Home at CHS
On a grand stage in Carnival City on the evening of 24 February 2019, fifteen year old 4th form student Kyanna Dyer copped the title of Miss Teen Dominica 2019!
Kyanna herself would tell of the many long hours of practice that were necessary to accomplish her goal. Endless sessions that stretched into the late afternoons and early evenings were her new normal for many weeks as she prepared to compete against four other competitors. Kyanna endured and blossomed, reaping the fruits of her labour by winning the coveted title. Along with winning the crown, she secured the top position in a total of five out of seven possible categories, namely: Best Speech, Best Performing Talent, Best Spectacular Creation, Best in Spectacular Creation, and Best in Evening Wear. She also won the honour of being named Miss Photogenic.
After emerging from the embrace of a swell of well wishers that engulfed the stage, Kyanna thanked God, Team CHS, her family, especially her mother and sister, Team Kyanna, her principal and teachers, the CHS, the AfriKulture Stilt Walkers, and her sponsors the CHS Foundation, J. Astaphan and Co. Ltd., and Signal Band for aiding her on her journey and ensuring that she was victorious.
Team CHS and Team Kyanna express their gratitude for all the help in every and any form that was given to the effervescent Kyanna Dyer. Over the years many a contestant have represented the CHS and made the school proud in one way or another. This year in particular we thank God and everyone else for the support that Kyanna received.
This occasion marks the first time that the CHS has won the Miss Teen Dominica title three times consecutively, a feat that is to be celebrated. Truly, all must be thanked for helping the crown to stay at home in the halls of CHS!
A special thank you to Jordan Jerome Photography for use of his photographs
CHS History Department Recognises Black History Month
Black History Month started in the U.S. as a way to raise awareness of the contributions of African Americans to that society. It is celebrated during the month of February every year, and has been adopted by several countries, including Dominica, as a time to raise the awareness of our own history, as well as, to raise awareness of the issue of reparations for slavery. The History Department conducted the morning’s Assemblies during the week of 18th to 22nd February with each form level assigned a specific day.
The theme of the month is “Know Thyself” and the History Department chose to profile a Dominican personality who had made a significant contribution to Dominica’s history. Each form level was given one personality to research and create a profile, which would be read out at the Assembly, and later displayed on the school’s bulletin board.
Form One started off the week recognising the contribution of Sr Alicia de Tremerie (1-1), who founded the Credit Union Movement in Dominica; Elizabeth Israel/Ma Pampo (1-2) centenarian, who was believed to be the world’s oldest living person at 128 years; and Mabel Moir James (1-3), politician and first female Cabinet Minister in Dominica.
Calling OLD GIRLS
Here’s a little stroll down memory lane.
Picture this!!! February 2008!!!!
WOW
See who made it that day.
Enjoy the show.
CHS Environmental Club aids in beautifying the Botanical Gardens.
The Botanical Gardens has been a tourist and local attraction for as long as Dominicans can remember. After the passage of Hurricane Maria, the Botanical Gardens as we once knew it was destroyed - the shrubbery was battered and almost all the trees were left uprooted.
The Discover Dominica Association and Forestry Division invited the CHS Environmental Club to plant trees in the Gardens on the anniversary of Hurricane Maria. The girls were overjoyed to have a first hand experience of re-beautifying the Botanical Gardens. Each girl learned how to plant a tree properly, and also learned about the species of the tree they were planting.
The experience was a very enlightening one since we got to interact with nature. We hope that we can implement similar projects in our school, community, and country.
Convent High School’s CSEC 2018 Results
One only knows how strong she is when she has no other choice but to be strong!!! This drove the Convent High School in the 2017-2018 Academic Year, post Hurricane Maria. Despite all the challenges, the staff, students and parents forged ahead working tirelessly with limited resources - books, spaces, facilities, duplicating equipment. What a Year!!! One which will live on in our hearts and minds.
The Form 5 students of the 2017-2018 Academic Year are a true test of the popular term ‘Resilience’. These students were the main focus of the school as we marshalled our forces to provide as near a state of normalcy for our students - we used our ingenuity to ensure that we had electricity and internet services as early as October; thanks to the service providers.
As mentioned at the June 2018 Graduation ceremony, everyone was on high alert to await the CSEC performance as the school had a new Driver, Maria added fuel to this wait by throwing us a wrench. On August 16 2018, the long awaited news was delivered. CHS performed creditably with a 97% overall pass rate - wow!
Jorjanna is Miss Teen Dominica 2018!
On 14 April 2018, fifteen year old 3rd form student Jorjanna Albert copped the title of Miss Teen Dominica 2018!
Despite the numerous challenges she faced in the post-Hurricane Maria atmosphere, during her many months of training Jorjanna put in the work and effort necessary to secure her victory. From a field of five contestants, she secured the top position in the categories of Best Speech, Best Performing Talent, and Best Response to Question.
Jorjanna has decided to use her platform to promote positive change in this world through the avenue of youth empowerment.
After many hugs and smiles at the announcement of the results, Jorjanna thanked God, Team CHS, her teachers, the CHS, her parents, Team Jorjanna, and her sponsors the CHS Foundation, Toujour Haute Couture, Sunflower Bakery, and Bunny’s Cakes and Catering for aiding her on her journey and ensuring that she shined.
Team CHS and Team Jorjanna express their heartfelt gratitude for all the time, treasure, and talent donated in the endeavour of making sure that the crown remained home at CHS through the talented Jorjanna Albert.
