Turning 50 is a major milestone for any organization.  I am pleased to be part of this special occasion to celebrate with the students, parents, staff, and fellow board members this golden milestone. 

Over the past 50 years St. Cyprian's Preparatory Boys' School has offered quality education to several young Barbadians who have excelled in this community. The school is a highly sought after institution focusing on discipline, excellence and character development.

St. Cyprian's Boys' School has benefitted from a succession of Principals - Ms. Annie Inniss, Rev. Jimmy Springer, Rev Inniss, Mr. Waldo Jones, Mr. Everton Gaskin, Mr. Alvin Barnett, Mr. Carlisle Ramsay and the current Principal, Mr. Dave Layne who have brought the school to where it is today.  I would also like to acknowledge the good work of the teachers who taught students not only to excel academically but who encouraged them to face the future with fortitude and confidence.

Special mention must be made of the PTA body for the role they continue to play in the school's success and to the auxiliary staff who gives valuable support to the organization. But foremost, we must express our appreciation to all the students who have passed through our doors and to their parents and guardians who gave their support and cooperation over the years.

Current challenges make great demands on private educational institutions. However, we remain committed to providing a sound education to boys from ages 3 to 11 plus. Our founder, Canon Gordon Hazlewood's last wish for St. Cyprian's School was that it will always remain an educational institution for boys unless regulations dictate otherwise. Canon Hazlewood died in October 1990.

Now is the time for us to reflect on our journey thus far and also take a look at our future. It is our aim that students who  continue to pass through our doors will leave our institution with adequate knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that will take them to the next level of life. At St. Cyprian's, we care for our students and we continue to provide them with a rounded education and create an environment that is creative and challenging.
 
Special thanks to my fellow Board Members, David Murray, Trevor Pinto, Hal Hunte, and George Edghill for their valuable support to the school.