Morris Knibb graduates (from left) Rashida Williams, Jodi Campbell and Brittney Dixon. The graduation was held at the Covenant Moravian Church in St Andrew on June 28.

Thirty-seven students of Ferris Primary School in Westmoreland listened with rapt attention as guidance counsellor Feona Vassell delivered the keynote address at their graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 1, at the Cave New Testament Church of God.

Vassell, an ordained minister, encouraged the graduates to diligently pursue the heights of success. She also implored parents to spend more time with their children and explain their expectations of them. These strategies, she said, would push students to perform well.

Principal Paulette Hibbert charged the students to respect themselves and others and to avoid negative influences.

- Text and photos by Noel Thompson

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Oshane Anglin, head boy, delivers the vote of thanks.

The Rev Carlton Wilson, chairman of the Ferris Primary School board, makes a presentation to the highest female Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) scorer, Savae McKenzie.

The Rev Carlton Wilson awards the highest male GSAT scorer, Rojay Beharie.

The graduates listen attentively to the guest speaker: (Front row, from left) Oshane Anglin, Amoy Atkinson, Romaine Barrett, Rojay Beharie, Derrick Campbell and Stacy-Ann Campbell.

Tisha Grant (left), grade-six teacher; Brittney Dixon (centre), former head girl; and Lindie Hewitt, principal of Morris Knibb Preparatory School are a picture of pride.