The Daryll Jordan Secondary School in St Lucy opened its doors on Monday to primary school pupils and their families, aiming to dispel misconceptions and highlight its academic strengths.
The open day event showcased the school’s diverse programmes and state-of-the-art facilities, challenging the notion that it lags behind other institutions on the island.
Principal Ken Layne told the visiting students from such schools as Ignatius Byer, All Saints and St Lucy Primary that Daryll Jordan continues to be an institution of excellence: “Our vision is to be a beacon of quality, innovative education, with curriculum responsive to global needs.”
He acknowledged that while public perception of the school may not be entirely positive, he emphasised that the creativity and academic accomplishments of both current and former students should not be overlooked.
“I am sure many of you would have interacted with students from the Daryll Jordan Secondary School, and you would have seen them on the street, and sometimes you would have seen them misbehaving, but a lot of the time, people do not see the good that is Daryll Jordan Secondary School. They don’t see the helpfulness of our student body [and] they don’t see the creativity of our student body.
“Not that we are hiding these things from the public, but you know sometimes people focus on the negative things rather than the positive. That is why we are opening our house for today so that you can see who we are and what we do.”
He emphasised that while the St Lucy school may not always be regarded as one of the “top” institutions, its strong curriculum and highly experienced teachers ensure that no student is left behind.
“We are not lagging behind any school anywhere in this island Barbados. We are on the cutting edge of technology in all of our programmes. In robotics, computers, in sciences [and] vocational education. We are up there with everybody else,” he said.
“We don’t play school. We are serious about what we do here at the Daryll Jordan Secondary School. So whatever endeavour you decide to pursue, Daryll Jordan Secondary School is an option for you.”
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