The 2025 Grade Six National Assessment Awards Ceremony, held under the patronage of Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, brought together the Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries and CIBC Caribbean to honor 104 students for their outstanding academic achievements. The event, held on Tuesday, recognized the nation’s top performers, celebrating their dedication, discipline, and perseverance throughout their educational journey. Education Minister Daryll Matthew delivered the keynote address, encouraging students to ‘shine brightly’ as they transition to secondary school. Drawing inspiration from Proverbs 16:3, he emphasized the importance of faith, hard work, and guidance in achieving success. Matthew praised teachers as ‘quiet heroes’ and parents as the foundation of their children’s dreams, while also acknowledging CIBC Caribbean’s sponsorship as an investment in the nation’s future. CIBC Corporate Manager Priscilla Leonce congratulated the students, highlighting the event as a celebration of dreams and the potential of young minds. A total of 34 students received Gold Awards for scores between 360 and 400, while 71 earned Silver Awards for scores ranging from 340 to 359. The Director of Education Award was jointly awarded to Baptist Academy of Antigua and St. Nicholas Primary School, each with 14 students among the top 100 achievers. The ceremony also recognized outstanding subject performances in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. In addition to trophies and certificates, the top three students were awarded junior savings accounts from CIBC Caribbean, valued at $1,000, $600, and $400, to promote financial literacy. The event concluded with a performance by students from J.T. Ambrose Primary School, the top-performing public school, and closing remarks from one of the honorees, who expressed gratitude to parents, teachers, and sponsors. The evening ended with resounding applause for the young scholars, who represent the bright academic future of Antigua and Barbuda.
Top 100 Students Honoured at 2025 Grade Six National Assessment Awards
