PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – St. Maarten Academy PSVE was awarded 1st prize in the Regional Skills Talent Competition in the area of business and economy on Friday 17th, 2020 on St. Maarten. The school participated in one category, its sector of specialization-Business and Economy, and won the first prize and third prize, respectively.
The first prize winners were Joshua Roberts, Charlita Mesidor and Tania Merien from the PBL (B-stream). After the announcement of the results, the students said they were ecstatic when they were declared winners in the business and economy category.
The students were prepared by the school’s head of the Business Department Mrs. Sneha Rajani and Business Teacher Ms. Petromella Layne. Mrs. Lavern Nelson, principal of St. Maarten Academy PSVE, congratulated the students and teachers for a job well done, not only at the regional competitions but also for their performance during the competitions held at the school on January 10th.
On January 10th, the school held its internal skills competition, where a total of 23 teams comprising examination students completed assignments that were directly related to real world scenarios and aligned with the end terms for administration and commerce sector program. The school commends the organizers of this historic venture, as it aligns with our mission of the St. Maarten Academy PSVE, to empower and equip students with a foundation in academic, technical and life skills necessary to become a productive, contributing member of society.
