Greater than 750 academics from St. Ann, St. Mary, St. James, Negril and the South Coast had been feted by Sandals Resorts Worldwide (SRI) on Could 7 as a part of the annual Lecturers’ Day celebrations.
Designed to recognise the invaluable contributions of academics to the broader society, every area, by means of the Sandals and Seashores manufacturers, crafted its personal distinctive programme to honour the educators, culminating in vibrant occasions full of leisure, camaraderie and gratitude.
The Ocho Rios Area, comprising Seashores Ocho Rios, Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Ochi, and Sandals Dunn’s River, hosted greater than 400 academics from academic establishments in St. Ann and St. Mary, together with primary, major, particular training, excessive colleges, and neighborhood faculties on the Pearly Seashore facility, Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
Festivities in Ocho Rios featured seashore video games that fostered teamwork and camaraderie amongst educators, a lot of whom met for the primary time in a relaxed, seaside setting.
Prizes similar to six weekend stays at any Sandals or Seashores Resort in Jamaica, grocery baskets from Greatest Costume Rooster, and shock giveaways saved the thrill excessive.
The South Coast area celebrated with 162 academics with its personal partaking programme, whereas Negril hosted 80 academics, and Montego Bay welcomed 115 educators.
Every area devoted time for academics to calm down, join, and luxuriate in Jamaica’s pure magnificence.
“The celebrations weren’t solely about enjoyable but in addition recognition. Lecturers loved a number of seashore video games that promoted teamwork and friendship, reflecting the significance of collaboration in training. The presence of the North East Regional Well being Authority (NERHA) added an academic component with its ‘Know Your Numbers’ programme, partaking academics in environmental consciousness actions,” Sandals Regional Public Relations Supervisor, Ian Spencer, famous.
“Prizes had been a serious spotlight of the day. Lecturers had the prospect to win weekend stays at any of Jamaica’s Sandals or Seashores Resorts, grocery baskets, and different surprises. These rewards served as a token of appreciation for his or her dedication and onerous work,” he added.
For his half, Common Supervisor at Sandals Ochi Seashore Resort, Gary Holgate, stated academics are the cornerstone of a thriving society.
“Their dedication to shaping minds and nurturing future generations is invaluable. It was each an honour and a privilege to host and rejoice these excellent educators with a day of well-deserved enjoyment, camaraderie, and appreciation,” he added.
Lecturers additionally expressed their gratitude for the celebrations, praising Sandals for the considerate gesture and contribution to training over time.
“Today means a lot to us. It’s fantastic to be recognised and appreciated in such a particular manner,” stated Lime Corridor Fundamental College instructor, Stephanie Simms, who received a weekend for 2 at a Sandals property.
Her colleague instructor from Reaching Stars Fundamental College in St. Ann’s Bay, Tracey-Ann Byfield, stated: “We’re thrilled with the unimaginable actions – far past what we anticipated.”
