It was a glorious day for six primary schools based in Laventille on the morning of June 29. Held at Queen's Hall Auditorium in St Ann's, the schools joined hands by having one grand graduation ceremony, themed Transitions. Students of Beetham Government, Bethlehem Boys RC, Bethlehem Girls RC, Laventille Boys Government, Laventille Girls Government and St Phillips Government came in smiling as they were about to receive their certificates for completing primary education, witnessed by friends and family.
The idea of the collaboration was the brainchild of former Member of Parliament NiLeung Hypolite who was also present at the ceremony.
Guest speaker Senator Fitzgerald Hinds called on the parents' significant benchmarks in the lives of the children. He also pleaded with them to create an environment in the home that is conducive to learning. Popular actor Al Greaves (Roy) questioned the graduates several times about the right choices they should make in life. He used the scenario of a young boy in his monologue that was very disobedient to every manner of authority and eventually ended up in prison.