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.