Half-Way Tree Primary celebrated its annual school-leaving exercise in a huge ceremony on the grounds of the school on Tuesday, June 30. The ceremony proved to be one of both tears and laughter as the graduates showcased drama and dance for parents and well-wishers.

Dr Orville Taylor, guest speaker and senior lecturer of sociology, psychology and social work at the University of the West Indies, passed on wise words to the graduates and cracked more than a few jokes to make the event enjoyable.

(1) These little girls look beautiful in their bows.

(2) Head boy Javauni Garwood smiles before the start of the ceremony.

(3) Principal of Half-Way Tree Primary, Catherine Malcolm, smiles with the school's top GSAT students, Harrington Moncrieffe and Gina Sukhou. Gina Sukhou (right in photo) is the lucky winner of a Sangster's Book Stores gift certificate. To collect your prize, contact Kerry-Ann Hepburn at 922-3400, ext: 6419 or email: kerry-ann.hepburn@gleanerjm.com.

(4) Wayne Brown (right) smiles as he presents guest speaker Dr Orville Taylor with a token of appreciation.

(5) Who said little boys didn't pray?