Age: 12
Graduate of Ritchies Primary School, Clarendon
She will be attending Bishop Gibson High, Manchester
I am a grade 6 student at the Ritchies Primary School. I am a prefect, the head girl and a SWPBIS (School Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support) ambassador who is the overall top PEP performer at my school. I am a hardworker and a resilient child who always finds a way around frustrating obstacles. My favorite subject is Science and I enjoy watching videos about the planets and the galaxy on a whole. Failure is never an option for me so i am passionate about doing my best in all subject areas to ensure that I constantly get good grades.
My hobbies include drawing, painting,singing and finding use out of objects that are no longer being used. In my free time I also like to work on projects that involve traditional art and crocheting while listening to music.
Firstly, I am elated to be the winner of this scholarship. With this scholarship I feel even more confident in my abilities to continue being a top performer as it has made me realize that the sky is no longer the limit and I am able to acheive the impossible. Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me as it will also assist with my expenses going into high school.
My first school of choice that I will be attending is the Bishop Gibson High school for girls. When I attend this school I hope to perform well in all my subjects and exams and maintain an average of above 90%. I would also like to be in the position of head girl of my high school when the time comes, as I was a past head girl of my early childhood institution and I am now the head girl at my current primary school. I would like to continue this role of being a leader while doing well.
My role model is Mrs. Nordia Reid Cole who is the vice principal at my school because she constantly pushes me to do my best. She always encourages me step out of my comfort zone to participate in events whether in class or representing my school at social events. She also goes above and beyond to help others when in need.
Essay Topic: Describe a life goal you would like to accomplish or a change you would like to make in your community or Jamaica. Explain how you would go about accomplishing this life goal or effectuating this change. Mention some obstacles you might encounter during the process and how you would address them.
By Tajeira Ameilia Hayles, Age: 12
Ritchies Primary School
Looking back at this past year, I’m in awe as to how time went by so quickly. Nevertheless, it’s time to think ahead towards the future as high school is fast approaching. Growing up in a rural community in Clarendon has its perks, however there are many challenges. Some of these challenges include young people not being able to access tertiary education or not being able to elevate in life due to financial difficulties. One of my goals in life is to elevate my family and community out of poverty. To do this I aim to maintain an overall average of above 90 % and to become an astronomer or scientist in the future. To accomplish this, it is important that I plan as to how I will go about doing this. However, there might be challenges that I will come across in order to succeed. This will require me to come up with strategies to overcome these challenges.
My first step to accomplishing these goals is to study hard for my PEP exams so I can get a good grade that will put me in the position to attend the high school of my choice. Secondly, upon starting high school my aim is to participate in all my school activities, pay keen attention in class so I can grasp what is being taught and participate in all assignments and group projects. Another step in being successful towards my goal is to make study notes and read over what is being taught as soon as possible to memorize the content. This along with constantly studying hard for my exams will guarantee that I am consistently performing well and maintaining a high average. It is also of importance that I display exemplary behavior which will give me the opportunity to be a model student for both me and my peers. Ensuring that I do well in high school will put me in the position to be accepted in university as well as giving me the opportunity to be eligible for scholarships that will greatly assist in funding my tertiary education.
Being a straight A student and an aspiring scientist will not be without its challenges. Challenges that may arise can include peer pressure, negative comments, feeling overwhelmed, burn-out, setbacks, not grasping content being taught at school and not feeling motivated. These issues can prevent me from staying focused on my goal. However, there are ways that can help to rise above these challenges. One of these ways is to talk to individuals who can help such as a guidance counselor or career experts. Another way is to make use of extra classes, seek assistance from teachers or stronger classmates or make use of online resources to gain clarity when the concept is not being understood. In addition, cutting off distractions, taking some time to rejuvenate and refocus can calm the mind and allow me to get rid of negativity and feel motivated to continue with the task at hand. As our national hero Marcus Garvey once said “If you haven’t confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.” I am confident that I will do well as I pursue my goals of being an A student and will fulfill my dream of being a scientist which will put me in the position to better serve my community on a whole.