Combermere School is implementing a comprehensive modernization strategy that balances sustained academic achievement with substantial infrastructure improvements and character development programs. The institution’s roadmap was unveiled during its annual Speech Day and Prize-giving Ceremony, where exceptional students including Seleena Padmore (seven Grade Ones in CSEC) and Yusuf Abovat (top CAPE award) received recognition for their scholarly accomplishments.
Academic metrics demonstrate consistent excellence, with the school achieving a 75% overall pass rate. Breakdown reveals 12% of all grades were Grade Ones, 31% Grade Twos, and another 31% Grade Threes. Twelve subjects notably recorded pass rates exceeding 80%, while CAPE results maintained a 94% overall pass rate matching the previous year’s performance.
The modernization initiative addresses critical infrastructure needs through multiple channels. Chairman Captain Reverend Al Walcott announced significant upgrades including 20 new computers donated by alumni, complete reconstruction of mathematics and art rooms (to be renamed honoring former faculty Carl Bruhagan), and additional flooring for industrial arts classrooms. To address environmental challenges, the school is installing enhanced water storage tanks and pumps alongside new security surveillance systems.
Accessibility improvements form a cornerstone of the modernization effort. Recent installations include central hall ramps for physically challenged individuals, with the board actively exploring solutions for upper-floor wheelchair access. Finance Minister Ryan Straughn, an Old Combermerian present at ceremonies, committed governmental support for accessibility upgrades pending project estimates.
Character development receives equal emphasis through reinforced behavioral frameworks. The institution is strengthening parent-student-teacher partnerships focusing on positive communication, appropriate discipline, and emotional support. Reverend Walcott identified religion as the third foundational pillar for character formation, stressing early intervention in misconduct to cultivate responsible, respectful behavior aligned with the school’s humanitate ethos.