Education
Rotary Offers Teachers Funding for Innovative Classroom Projects
The Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye has launched an Educational Innovation Grant, inviting teachers on the island to apply for support for creative classroom projects. Applications are due by December 15th, and recipients will be announced after a review. Led by Sandy Lapp, the club’s youth services and education chair, the program aims to help educators turn ideas into practical learning opportunities that improve student engagement and understanding.
Education
Nearly US$22 million partnership launched to strengthen secondary education in Belize
Belize and the United States officially launched a nearly US$22 million education partnership on October 21st as part of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Belize Compact. The five-year initiative aims to strengthen secondary education by improving teacher training and equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an evolving job market.
Education
Government of Belize and CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) Launch US$3.6 Million Education Investment
Supported through a CDF loan and grant financing structure, and counterpart contribution from the Government of Belize, the initiative will improve learning environments at three beneficiary schools.
Community and Society
Shelley Huber Prepares to Offer Free Culinary Training for Adults
Shelley Huber is preparing to offer a free culinary training program for adults in San Pedro through Mama Vilma’s Family Home NGO. The upcoming program will be held at Huber’s home and focus on practical cooking skills, food preparation, and kitchen safety.
Education
San Pedro High Revives Student Council After Decade-Long Hiatus
San Pedro High School restored its Student Council on October 5th, ending ten years without an official student government. Students elected Slate 3, known as “Team Fourward,” through a formal voting process. The newly elected council consists entirely of Form 3 students.
Education
San Pedro Town Council awards sports scholarships to four students
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) Sports Program announced four school scholarship recipients on September 28th, recognizing young athletes for their participation in local sports while supporting their education. The recipients are Khobe Miller and Gibbson Callvio of Holy Cross Anglican Primary School, and Daniel Caliz and Kelvin Almendarez of San Pedro High School.
Community and Society
ACES Education Program Inspires Young Wildlife Protectors
ACES Wildlife Rescue is working to inspire the next generation of conservationists through an education program that helps children understand and protect the wildlife of Ambergris Caye and Belize. Based in the Tres Cocos area north of San Pedro Town, ACES rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured or displaced wildlife. However, the organization also recognizes that education plays an important role in preventing harm to animals and reducing conflict between people and wildlife.
Education
Literacy Day Encourages Reading and Creativity
Students at San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School observed International Literacy Day on Tuesday, September 8th, under the theme “Literacy for People, the Planet, and Prosperity.” The annual observance was celebrated across Belize, with the San Pedro students participating in educational and fun activities involving literature, drama, folklore, and patriotism.
Community and Society
Laura Cantun Brings Global Experience to Belize
hree Belizean teachers—Clarisa Gongora, Laura Cantun and Shellon Nuñez-Flowers—shared their experiences of teaching abroad. Cantun has now returned to Belize after completing the five-year program and told The Sun that she is excited to share the knowledge and experience she gained in the US.
Community and Society
Summer Job Program Offers Students Hands-On Experience
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) launched its annual Summer Job Program on Monday, July 13th, offering short-term employment opportunities to local high school students across San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The four-week initiative places participants in various municipal departments, tourism services, and community projects.
Education
San Pedro Junior College Celebrates 25th Commencement Ceremony
San Pedro Junior College (SPJC) concluded this year's graduation season on Ambergris Caye by celebrating its 25th Commencement Exercise on Saturday, July 11th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. Under the theme "Growing Through Change, Rising Through Resilience, Transforming for a Purpose," the institution conferred associate degrees upon 39 graduates in Business Management, Business Administration (Accounting), Tourism Management, and Paralegal Studies.