Sheila Kelly-Helmen given lifetime award
PHILIPSBURG–Sheila Kelly-Helmen received the Lifetime Teacher’s Appreciation Award when the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports hosted Teacher’s Appreciation Family Fun Day at Emilio Wilson Park on Saturday, October 27.
The event, one of the activities marking Teacher’s Appreciation Month, was designed to give teachers a much-needed day of relaxation, socialising and fun. In addition it was a moment to commend outstanding teachers by presenting the Lifetime Teacher’s Appreciation Award, the highlight of the programme.
According to the Department of Communication DComm, the day started out with a mini sports day for adults and children. Activities such as hula-hoop, tug-of-war and hop-in-the-sack races generated a lot of excitement. Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports Silveria Jacobs participated in the activities along with the teachers and children.
A committee of seasoned educators along with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) local Secretary-General Marcellia Henry sorted through the 17 nominees provided by school boards and managers.
Among the nominees were Nancy Hodge-Peterson, Henri Brookson, Claire Connor van Zanten, Josianne Artsen-Fleming, Alma Fleming, Stanley Hodge, Jane Buncamper, Marcella Hazel, Mathias Voges, Alvin Rombley, Marva Sam-Arrindell, Gabriel Marlin-Bril, Beryl Lake, Migalda Ilario-Luciano and Soewana Moeslikan-Karta.
Based on a set of criteria ranging from years of service to contributions to education, teaching methods and achievements, the committee chose Sheila Kelly-Helmen.
The award was presented to her in recognition of her high educational standards and methods as an educator, commendable educational accomplishments, dedication and ability to inspire the spirit of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities inside and out of the classroom.
Les Brown and William Barry coordinated the various sports activities and musical entertainment was provided by Happen So Massive DJs. Teachers were seen dancing and enjoying the music selections. Besides the sports activities there were Bouncing Castles for the children.
THE DAILY HERALD, Friday, July 18, 2014
