Island Life

Donations for the Public Schools

Update on the islands largest public school (Roman Catholic School ) . We have many public schools here on the island  , we choose to help this school because they are the most in need of supplies . We have many private schools that are not adequately funded . This school has over 875 students ,  (Holy Cross) a school across the bridge has taken many children this year . This has helped

Palapa finished recently By Ms. Eve , nice job Eve . We are so happy to see our community pitch in and get things done . You are my hero ,

Here is the new kitchen finished by Eve and Kate , this was done first , then Eve tackled the Palapa .

I would say they are very happy children , they always make my day.

For Large donations contact someone here in San Pedro , we will contact the appropriate people , we will make it a breeze .

Big thanks to Jim and Susie , for the supplies . We thank you for your wonderful donation , The 5 subject note  books were a hit  . Mrs. Kay was thrilled , she immediately said the 5 subject notebooks will go to the teachers , and the 1 subject notebooks to the kids . Jim and Susie were very generous , this suitcase was filled (paper is heavy) . Thank -you , unfortunately I was off island on business and did not get a chance to meet you guys . XX

Contributions :   We will be happy to facilitate your donation . Remember , paper is heavy and it is the thought that counts .

The future of Belize will soon be in there hands.

We need educational tools like flash cards ,  Sticky Notes are a luxury for the principal and administration . Composition books  , rulers , PENCILS , erasers , Pens ,  band-aids , vitamins , are the easiest and needed the most . Volunteers and teachers are always welcome , contact us ;  we will put you in touch with the administration .  Next time you go to the Dentist ask for a donation for the kids . We have friends come down with boxes of toothpaste and floss , they simply asked (very generous doctor) . May your generosity come back to you 100 Times . Thanks-again Tim

School Supplies for San Pedro Children

Crazy Canuck’s is a drop off location for school supplies if you can not get a hold of Tim or I.

Thanks to Rick, Sue and family for bringing school supplies for the children, of the RC School, in San Pedro. It was great to get to know you guys, and hope to see you back soon.
Donations are always appreciate.

Please do not drop supplies off at the school. We ask you not to this for allocation and inventory reasons.

Schools back in session.

They need:Chalk and chalk board erasers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think these soccer balls have seen better days.

The kids could use a few good soccer balls { here it is known as football}.

Donate to the San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School

The RC School has been open since the 1920’s.
The Principal, Mrs. Roxani Kay, has been at the school since 1999.
There’s over 650 students that attend the school every year,
and 23 teachers. Volunteer teachers are always needed. Contact us if you would like to help.

The San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School
is the only public school on the island of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. It’s not just for Catholics. It’s for all denominations from kindergarten to 8th grade.
It is a standard Belizean school patterned after the British system of education.

The student body reflects a similar mix but with more regional diversity. There are many students from the neighboring republics (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, etc.) as well as from regions throughout the world.
The teachers’ salaries are funded by the Government of Belize.

They rely on donations from the community and visitors to run the school.

Mr Coba handing out school supplies to his students

The kids were very excited to meet Tim and I and receive
their school supplies for next year.

Put a smile on a child’s face-- Donate schools supplies

These kids need your support!  Donate to the RC School

Every donation you  make will help a child get closer to getting a much needed education.

We were invited to the school to except a card made by the school kids. We excepted the card on behalf of the Gore Family. The Gore family was coming down on vacation and contacted us to see if we needed anything and we told them that school supplies would be great. Since they had extra space in their suitcases they were happy to bring what they could. They brought down glue sticks, spiral notebooks, colored paper, chalk, ect…

Ms. Pollard and the children along with faculty, are very appreciative for
the donations and support the community and visitors have given.



“Thank You”, goes out to the Gore Family.
If you would like to donate, the school needs:
Everything a child needs to go to school.

If you bring school supplies down,
please do not drop them at the school.
Call Tim and Tina at 224-4000.


Thanks to JB and Family for bring down a backpack loaded with:
Colored pencils and regular pencils,
Crayons
Colored Chalk
Erasers
Colored markers
Calculators
Pens
Spiral notebooks
and rulers .

Schools in San Pedro

The education system, in Belize, is based on the strong British system. All of the schools have a required uniform. Each school varies in the fees that they charge and the programs that they offer.

Preschools: Begin at age 2.5 to 3 years old.
ABC Preschool
Little Angel’s Preschool
San Pedro Preschool

Primary Schools: Kindergarten to grade 8.
San Pedro Roman Catholic School
Holy Cross
New Horizon’s Academy
Isla Bonita Elementary
Teaches children in grades K-6. Along with Math, English, Reading, Science, Phonics, Geography, Visual Art, and the History of Belize, they offer a Guest Artist Program so that the children can explore a variety of art making techniques and processes.
Ambergris Elementary
St. Peter’s Elementary
Island Academy – Private
To graduate from The Island Academy, students must successfully complete courses in:
Language Arts,
Math,
Science,
Social Studies
Spanish
Art
Physical Education
San Pedro High Schools
Sixth Form or Junior College
San Pedro High School- Is a private/government aided secondary school. Grades 9 and 10 offer: English Language, English grammar and Literature, Spanish, Mathematics, Social Studies, Religion, History, General Science and Music and or band.
Grades: 11 and 12 specialized in: Commercial or Academic courses.
Commercial: consist of: Principles of Business, Accounting, Office Procedures, and Typewriting.
Academics: consist of: Chemistry, Biology and all take Mathematics, English, Literature, Religion, Spanish, Principles of Business, plus Computer studies.
St. Peter’s College –is equivalent to a high school with four forms.