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S T H U G H ’ S P A S T S T U D E N T S ’ A S S O C I A T I O N

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MISSION 3

VISION 3

MINUTES OF THE 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 4

PRESIDENT'S REPORT 11

SECRETARY’S REPORT 13

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT 15

SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership 16

Devotions 17

Big Sister Group Mentoring 18

Sponsor-A-Swan 20

Health & Community Outreach 20

Fundraising 22


Mission

The St. Hugh’s Past Students’ Association aims to

uphold standards of unity, integrity, loyalty and

pride, by mentoring and being a positive role

model for current students, and by being a

source of reliable information for staff and

members of the wider community.

Vision

Our “Swan” ladies will lead nationally, regionally

and internationally always demonstrating sound

moral character and integrity, living by the school

motto FIDELITAS


MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ST. HUGH’S PAST STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 ALHAMBRA INN, 1 TUCKER AVENUE, KINGSTON

1.0 CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 10:16 a.m. by the Chair of the proceedings, Mrs. Yvette Johnson.

2.0 PRAYER

Ms. Vivienne Williams, Convenor – Devotions Sub-Committee offered a word of prayer.

3.0 WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS

President Diane Thompson Clarke welcomed the “Swan Nation”, especially the Swan from overseas

in attendance – Dr. Janice Wills Chang and also the 2019 Bursary Awardee – Ms. Sherri-Ann

McCarthy. The President recognised Swans attending an AGM for the first time – Rasida Pitter

Holman (Class of 2009), Noelle Abrahams (Class of 1975) and Jody Gould (Class of 2015).

The President also warmly welcomed the nine (9) Distinguished Past Students (DPS) in attendance:-

Ms. Paula Llewelyn

Ms. Fae Ellington

Dr. Christine Marrett

Dr. Lilieth Nelson

Ms. Sandra Shirley

Ms. Allison Sinclair

Mrs. Patsy Mair

Ms. Nancy McLean

Dr. Susan Otuokon

President Diane noted that the Past Students’ Association was celebrating its 85th Anniversary and she thanked Past Student Nicola McGrath for the centre-pieces on each table. She then asked past students to stand when the decade of their graduation was called, the numbers in attendance were as follows:

Class of 1950 – 1959 5 (including Dr. Doris Channer Watson, travelling all the way from Montego Bay)

Class of 1960 – 1969 9

Class of 1970 – 1979 18

Class of 1980 – 1989 13

Class of 1990 – 1999 5

Class of 2000 – 2010 8

Class of 2011 – 2016 4 (including the Bursary Awardee)


4.0 APOLOGIES

Apologies were tendered on behalf of Deaconess Dr. Elaine Cunningham, Principal - SHHS, Joy

Gillett Chambers (Past President), Helen Robertson (Past President), Charmaine Gregory, Sandra

Davis, Annie-Rose Kitchin, Leith Dunn, Denise Lyn-Fatt, Carrole Guntley, Tanniesha Campbell,

Kimberly Blackwin, Judith Maloney, Curl Bramwell, Claire Bertram, Beverly Dixon Young, Joan Neil,

Gwyneth Harold Davidson, Gloria Smith, Rev. Jean Fairweather Wilson and Carmen Headley.

5.0 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

President Diane Thompson Clarke read the Principal’s Report after making apologies for the

Principal’s unavoidable absence.

Sincere gratitude was expressed to the Past Students’ Association (PSA) in Jamaica and the

overseas chapters as well as individual past students and year groups who had shown their

undying commitment to the institution through their donations and support, in particular

for the:

o Grade 7 Orientation and Assembly conducted by the PSA with its message to DRIVE

and the Guard of Honour. This she said had left an indelible mark on the incoming

students.

o Monthly Big Sister Class Mentoring, which was contributing to the personal

development of the students.

o Sponsor a Swan programme which helped needy students.

o Career Day involvement.

Co-curricular Achievements highlighted included:-

o Badminton: Odia Walker of Grade 9 was adjudged the most valuable player in the

Under 15 School’s Badminton League.

o Netball: The Under 14 Netball team was placed third in the ISSA Competitions.

Rasheeda Robinson and Briana White were selected as members of the Under 16

Jamaica Netball team. Rasheeda a current Grade 10 student received the trophy for

the most valuable player.

o Peace for Champs: The School placed first over-all having won first place for several

of the activities.

Academic Performance in general was good and for examinations:-

o CSEC passes were over 90% for 17 of the 23 subjects sat

o CAPE passes were over 90% in 28 of the 33 subjects sat.


6.0 PRESENTATION OF SHPSA BURSARY AWARD 2018

The SHPSA Bursary Award for 2018 was presented to Ms Sherri-Ann

McCarthy who wants to be a journalist. The Award covers tuition for the

two year Sixth Form Programme. The presentation was made by Mrs

Roxanne Morris, Vice President.

7.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 2017

Chair Yvette Johnson guided the meeting through the minutes which had been previously circulated by email. There were no corrections and the minutes were confirmed by Mrs. Juliet Rothery-Moodie and seconded by Mrs. Roxanne Morris.

8.0 WE BUILD OUR NAME AND SPREAD OUR FAME- SWAN STORIES

Celia Christie Samuels – Paediatric Consultant

Professor Celia Christie, Class of 1970 shared her experience at the St.

Hugh’s High School (SHHS) for girls where the balanced programme of

academics and co-curricular activities kept her very active. She

participated in the choir and the orchestra and started clarinet at

school, later moving on to study at the School of Music. Professor

Christie said that she learned leadership skills at St. Hugh’s, having been

a form captain and house captain throughout her school life. She also

remembered walking “2 x 2” to St. Luke’s Anglican Church once a

month, where she is still an active member.

Fidelitas – Loyalty, is a value of great importance today Professor Christie stated, noting that the

friends she made at SHHS remain her friends to this day. She spoke about her friendships through a

Book Club and that they even did their colonoscopies together – to support each other. Professor

Christie noted that these friendships and the loyalty we learn at SHHS help cygnets turn into swans.

VP Roxanne presenting

award to Bursary awardee-

Sherri-Ann McCarthy


10.0 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Mrs. Diane Thompson Clarke, President, gave an update on the programmes and activities of the SHPSA for 2017 – 18 as follows:-

(i) Trophy Cases in the School’s Front Office – thanks to Patsy Mair and Kathleen Johnson – the

idea being to showcase the school’s success in order to motivate and inspire students and

parents who visit the school’s office.

(ii) Welcome Monument for the School – thanks to Luna Ideation – the CEO is the son of Past

Student Joan Neil – it should be in place by November 2018. The welcome monument will

have the name of the school and the words “Home of the Swans”. An image was projected

of the concept monument.

(iii) Pool Mural – a competition was held and Past Students judged and selected a winning

student.

(iv) School’s Challenge Quiz – support for the Team recognising that SHHS was the only girls

school ever to have won the competition. President Diane noted that 2019 was the 50th

Anniversary of the Quiz and she thanked the Sub-Committee under guidance of Janice

Buchanan McLean for their support towards the Team.

(v) Camp Road Entrance – an image of the concept boundary wall and of the proposed

improvements was projected and donations requested towards the building of the wall.

11.0 CUTTING OF THE 85th ANNIVERSARY CAKE

The 85th Anniversary Cake baked and decorated by PS Pollyanna

Ho was brought to the front and Mrs. Ho explained the symbolism

of the decorations on the cake including helping hands and Swans

to the world. Past Student Dr. Channer Watson who was 86 in

September and the Bursary Awardee Sherri-Ann cut the cake

together with President Diane.

12.0 TREASURER’S REPORT

As the former Treasurer had resigned earlier in the year, Ms. Sandra Shirley had graciously agreed

to prepare the financials. She highlighted several points in the unaudited Financial Statements for

2017 – 2018. She stated that the PSA had raised just over $3 million in 2017/18 and spent just over

$2million. The expenditure was for the fundraising activities e.g. Golf, Plays and also the

Association’s activities e.g. AGM and programmes e.g. Sponsor a Swan and Bursary Awards. With

the balance of just over $2.4 million brought forward, the year ended with cash in the bank of over

$3million which was mainly funds dedicated to the Care Centre Project.

SHPSA 85th Anniversary Cake being cut by Dr Channer Watson, Bursary Awardee Sherri-

Ann & President Diane


President Diane presenting Citation & Orchid to Dr Judith Dallas- 2018

Distinguished Past Student

12.0 APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR

President Diane thanked Doreen Abrahams who had indicated that she was no longer able to serve

as the Auditor. As there were no nominations, she suggested that the Association would have to

advertise and the Executive Committee select an Auditor. Patrice Mitchell seconded the motion

moved by the President. A vote was taken and all were in favour and none against.

13.0 PRESENTATION OF THE SHPSA DISTINGUISHED PAST STUDENT AWARD 2018

Mrs Janet Barrett read the citation to Dr. Judith Dallas who was

named Distinguished Past Student for 2018. She was awarded

for her contribution to the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

as well as for her outstanding contribution to the School

through the SHPSA.

Dr. Dallas in accepting the Award said that she was honoured

and humbled to be placed on the list of DPS who have

contributed to our country and school. She said that she has

always sought to honour her country, family, school and

especially God in all she does. Dr. Dallas said that at St. Hugh’s,

she learnt that there is no limit except the sky – if you dream it,

you can achieve it. The challenge she said is to maintain

excellence and she noted that from the Principal’s report, the

School was doing so and as a Past Students’ Association at 85 –

we have come a long way. Dr. Dallas encouraged past students to get involved as Associations have

become more important in keeping schools on top and she noted that she had seen the SHPSA

grow in recent years with re-branding and vigour.

DPS Judith encouraged Sister Swans to not just look after others but also to ensure that we take

care of ourselves e.g. having our annual medical checks done. She said that we can encourage each

other through friendship and she mentioned her Etcetera Club in which herself and a few friends

met regularly for a meal together, among other things. She said that we each need to be careful of

what we eat; we should exercise, laugh and enjoy ourselves, relax and not harbour bad thoughts.

DPS Judith said that through our sense of Sisterhood – we can care for each other. Finally Dr. Dallas

thanked her family and her husband for their support; and the SHPSA for awarding her.


14.0 ANY OTHER BUSINESS ___________________________________________________________________________ (a) Care Centre Project

VP Roxanne shared a power-point explaining the concept of the Care Centre noting the importance

particularly in light of the deplorable state of the existing building. She shared plans for the new

building which would be multi-purpose in function including class-rooms for Guidance classes and

offices for counselling, Nurse’s office and Sick Bay as well as a dormitory to temporarily house

students in need or when there was training for competitions. There would also be space for the

PSA. She invited everyone to contribute and participate.

(b) Recognition of Oldest Past Students

The Chair recognised Sylvia Demetrius who was 102, Ena Collymore Woodstock who was 101 and

Dr. Cynthia Thompson who was in her 90s – our oldest living Olympian.

(c) 120th Anniversary

President Diane showed the logo created by PS Janelle Foster-Fennell which symbolizes the 120th

Anniversary theme “The Swan that time shall ne’er forget”. She shared the activities planned and

referred to the schedule which was circulated. In particular, she highlighted the Brunch on Sunday,

18th November and Homecoming Week in November 2019 to include a banquet and “Roll Call”

where past and current students would interact at the School.

15.0 ELECTION OF 2018/19 SHPSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Chair indicated that all the Officers would continue to serve their two-year term except for the

Treasurer – Ms. Lesley Miller and the PRO – Ms. Danielle Edwards, who had both resigned. There

were therefore nominations and voting for the two vacant posts at the Officers’ Level and then

other Committee members. This process led by the Chair, Mrs. Yvette Johnson resulted in the

following team as the Executive Committee for the SHPSA for the 2018/19 year:

Officers President Diane Thompson Clarke Vice President Roxanne Morris Secretary Susan Otuokon Assistant Secretary Terri-Ann Richards Treasurer Trudy-Ann Mitchell Assistant Treasurer Totlyn Freckleton Public Relations Officer Ammesha Samuels


Committee Members Ava Weatherly Vivienne Williams Yvette Johnson Tiffany Butterfield Carole Ellison Carrole Guntley Philipa Thompson Janice Buchanan McLean Juliet Rothery Moodie Judith Dallas Trisha Nelson Antoinette Lyn

SHPSA Executive Committee members elected for the 2018-2019 Administrative year

16.0 VOTE OF THANKS

Mrs Antoinette Lyn, Co-Chair – Membership Sub-Committee thanked everyone for attending and

participating fully, in particular to Yvette for chairing, Professor Christie for sharing her experience,

Janet Barrett for helping with the elections, Pollyanna Ho for the beautiful, delicious cake, Allison

Sinclair for the ceramic pieces presented as gifts for the raffle, Carrole Guntley for her gift of a

weekend for two which was raffled and went to the Chair ; and the Organising Committee led by VP

Roxanne Morris – for another successful AGM.

17.0 TERMINATION

There being no other business, the school song was sung after which the Chair closed the meeting

at 1:05p.m and invited participants to partake of refreshments.


PPRREESSIIDDEENNTT’’SS RREEPPOORRTT

I am always excited when called upon to do something for my beloved St

Hugh's and what better time to have served than in 2018-2019 when the

school is celebrating 120 years of development of young ladies, from

cygnets to swans. There is such a rich legacy at St Hugh's to tell and I am

happy to be a part of that storytelling. The yearlong celebration started

with Sunday Brunch at Alhambra Inn on the 18th of November, 2018 and

continued with our Charity Golf Tournament, the Senior Swans Luncheon and

the fundraising plays.

We ask that all Swans particularly note the date for Homecoming Week November 17-23, 2019. During that week, we will welcome Swans from near and far, including alumni arriving from US, Canada, the UK and the Caribbean. The Homecoming events will feature a "Roll Call" at school and then will culminate with our 120th Anniversary Dinner and Awards ceremony. The organizing committee is working assiduously to ensure that Swans from every decade are entertained, reunited and engaged in the activities designed to include past and present students, staff, parents, well-wishers and other stakeholders. As I come to the close of my tenure, having spent five years as President, I am grateful for the team of Officers and Executive Committee Members who supported the vision and executed tasks and programmes towards achieving this vision. We took bold steps to deliver on our vision:- the rebranding of the Association, the amendments to the Constitution, the remodelled front office at St Hugh’s, the trophy Cases; the school sign - “Home of the Swans” (chief donor – Paulette Dunn Pierre) ; the expanded mentorship Programme to include the Sixth Form students and the pool

Captain of the Constant Spring Golf Club Johan Campbell, sharing lens with

President Diane- Golf Tournament 2019

Swans enjoying the entertainment at the 120th Anniversary Brunch held November 18, 2018

Senior Swans participating in “Age Appropriate” Yoga moves at the

luncheon. This session was led by past student Jennifer Morgan


mural were some of the achievements during my tenure. The pool mural was secured primarily through donations from Class of 1978.

As we prepare to elect a new team, they will need your unwavering support to continue “to build our name and spread our fame”. We will always need inspired and committed volunteers on board. Financially, the Association is in good stead; however your continued support is needed to allow for the assistance and programmes provided to the students. We continue to enjoy improved relationships with the other stakeholders and will seek more ways to build on the legacy of the school. I am pleased that overseas Chapters have been inspired by the 120th Anniversary to form new Chapters. We welcome the Swans in the UK and the revitalized Toronto Chapter. For the next few years, a more strategic approach to giving (including corporate giving) will be necessary to support the success of the school and the students if we are to continue to “write a record for our school that time shall ne’er forget.” Fidelitas Diane Thompson Clarke President

SHHS’s Pool Mural Completed August 2019

“Home of the Swans” sign

Pool Mural – Artwork by Troydel Wallace


Executive Committee Members after our final meeting for the administrative year

SSEECCRREETTAARRYY''SS RREEPPOORRTT

The St. Hugh's Past Students’ Association elected nineteen (19)

members to the Executive Committee at the AGM on 6th October, 2018.

During the 2018 – 2019 year, twelve (12) meetings were held, one of

which was a Day Retreat in November, 2018. In addition, there were

four meetings of the Officers. The usual meeting venue was the Ethel

Kingdon Library located at the school. These meetings were used for

planning and discussion of the work of the Association including fund-

raising events. All actions and decisions were documented in the

minutes for record-keeping purposes and also to remind the respective

individuals of any actions they were assigned responsibility for. Meetings were chaired by the

President except for one when she was absent as she was on work-related travel. The dates of

meetings and number of attendees are listed below:-

October 17, 2018 16 November 10, 2018 14 December 19, 2018 13 January 16, 2019 12 February 20, 2019 16 March 21, 2019 11 April 17, 2019 10 May 17, 2019 12 June 19, 2019 12 July 17, 2019 10 August 21, 2019 13 September 18, 2019 17

In addition to the Executive Committee meetings, there were several other sub-committee

meetings including the Health and Community, Membership, and Fundraising Sub-Committees. A

120th Anniversary Sub-Committee was established and merged with the Fundraising Committee for

planning of activities related to the 120th Anniversary of the School.


During the year, several activities were organised and programmes implemented:-

1. Lyme- Swans Retro Lyme

On Friday, March 22, 2019, the SHPSA hosted an evening of music and dancing which was

thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.

2. Fundraisers

The following fundraising events were successfully held to support the work of the Association:-

i. Sunday Brunch at the Alhambra – 18th November, 2018

ii. Benefit Performance Play “Mass Matt Comes to Town” - 7th February, 2019

iii. Benefit Performance Play “Romi & Julie” - 17th April, 2019

iv. Golf Tournament – “Tee Off with the Swans” – 11th May, 2019

3. Programmes

Sponsor-a-Swan – This Programme continued to assist students in need with a monthly care

package including toiletries and funds for bus fare.

Big Sisters Group Mentoring – Rap sessions were held with Grades 7 through 9 (8), Grade 10

(5), Grade 11 (1) and Grades 12 & 13 (5).

Health & Community Outreach– Past students from the medical fraternity donated their

services to conduct medicals for students entering the school with part proceeds returning

to the school.

Devotions for the students were led by Past Students on three occasions.

Fidelitas

Susan Otuokon, Ph.D.,

Secretary


PPUUBBLLIICC RREELLAATTIIOONNSS RREEPPOORRTT For this Administrative year 2018-2019 the focus of the Association was to continuously keep the

“Swan” brand in high visibility.

Social Media

We continued to engage past students through our Social Media accounts namely: Facebook,

Instagram and in 2019 we activated our Twitter account. We utilised these facilities to share

updates on the Association, the School and Past Students.

The school will celebrate 120 years in November 2019 and we capitalized on this anniversary year

to share facts about the School and Past Students. Swans from all over were able to laugh,

reminisce and celebrate the rich culture of our Alma Mater.

We continued our “Swans We Celebrate” feature which highlights the successes of our swan sisters

during the year. As usual, it garnered tons of interest from past students. This we hope to continue

for years to come. We are encouraging past students to share with us stories as we continue to

‘build our name and spread our fame’ so that others may be inspired.

Website

Our very informative website www.sthughspsa.org which was launched in September 2018 is still

active. We are currently in the process of finalizing the merchant sales feature, which will allow us

to accept donations / payments online.

The Association is looking forward to further increase its visibility and impact, and as such we invite

Past Students to come on board to support our Public Relations Initiatives.

We invite you to follow us on Social Media:

@STHUGHSPSA

HTTP://WWW.STHUGHSPSA.ORG

http://www.sthughspsa.org/


Swans grooving away to the retro music at the Swan Affair held March 22, 2019

SSUUBB--CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE RREEPPOORRTTSS

MEMBERSHIP

The Membership Sub Committee has been working alongside the other sub committees in an

attempt to get information on new recruits to the different sub committees in order to build the

database. In doing so, we are able to reach out to more Swans to provide updates on the activities

in the administrative year 2018-2019.

We were able to get the Swans together for the Swans Retro Lyme on

Friday, March 22, 2019. The evening was

full of fun and laughter as we sang and

danced together. Prizes were handed out

to the Swans who represented the retro

theme well. Prize winners included Karen

Ford Warner, Sandra Glasgow, Terri-Ann

Richards, and overall prize winner – Totlyn

Freckleton.

We currently have 52 lifetime members and approximately 48 members who renew (or ought to

renew their membership) annually. As membership dues are a significant source of income for the

Association in meeting its operational expenses, including programmes and activities, we implore

you to join the Association and pay your dues regularly. Towards ensuring the longevity of the

Association, is another reason why we encourage Swans to join the Association. We invite you to

join today. We intended to sign 120 past students in this our 120th anniversary year and we still are

way off the mark. Nonetheless, if each past student brings one to join, then this milestone can still

be achieved. The Association’s subscription fee is $3,000 per annum.

As we approach the 120th anniversary of this great educational institution – St Hugh’s High School

for Girls, we welcome you on board to help us grow from strength to strength.

Fidelitas

Sub Committee Members: Antoinette Lyn, Tiffany Butterfield, Diane Thompson Clarke

Swans Karen Ford Warner, Sandra Glasglow & Margaret Jobson at the Swan retro Lyme held on March 22, 2019


Past Student Tishauna Mullings delivering the

message -November 19, 2018

Swan -Yvonne Chin Irving at

Devotions held March 25, 2019

DEVOTIONS

Our Association continues to interact with our Alma Mater and one such avenue is that of

conducting devotions with the students, once per term. Team members are Vivienne Williams

(Convenor), Carole Ellison, and Patrice Mitchell. We are assisted by the School’s Chaplain, Mrs

Nicola Elliott who advises us as to the dates and times for participation.

Venue for general assembly is the Library Quadrangle. This natural

setting places us in a frame of mind of “worshipping the Lord in

the beauty of holiness” and one cannot help but think of the

words of the hymn writer- John Greenleaf Whittier who penned :

“Drop thy still dews of quietness, till our strivings cease; Take from

our souls the strain and stress, and let our ordered lives confess,

the beauty of thy peace”

Christmas Term 2018 - Monday, 19 November 2018 Theme: FIDELITAS/LOYALTY

The theme for the week was Fidelitas / Loyalty as November 17 was Founder’s Day. Our Patron, St

Hugh- exhorts us to have- LOVE IN OUR HEARTS, TRUTH ON OUR LIPS and

CHASTITY IN OUR BODIES.

Bible Reading was from 2 John 1:1-6. The message was brought by

Tishauna Mullings, past student and Motivational Speaker, who

emphasized the importance of living for truth by being obedient to God’s

word and so fashioning our lives accordingly. Love in our hearts should

be reflected first- Love of God, love of our neighbours (others) and of

ourselves. One should be careful in the way we dress, the way we

talk- which send the wrong message. Also refraining from sexual

activities and respecting our bodies. Adhering to God’s commands puts us on the road to righteous

living.

Easter Term 2019- Monday, 25 March 2019 Theme: DARE TO SOAR

Past Student and Broadcaster, Yvonne Chin Irving brought the message,

which she exhorted the young ladies to “DARE TO BE LOVEBIRDS”,

taking her cue from the morning’s Bible reading 1 Corinthians 13.

She cited the case of teasing and bullying which takes place in schools,

homes and other places. We should aim to be our brother’s keepers by

showing LOVE for each other. “It is LOVE that uplifts and heals and

supports family, friends, members of our school community and people


near and far”

Love in action can be shown in the way we talk to each other, our actions with our classmates,

teachers and general staff at St Hugh’s.

Summer term 2019- We were not able to be accomodated as there were other groups to lead

devotions , and the term was short, giving way to time for end of year exams.

The Devotions Sub-Committee expresses thanks to the Chaplain- Mrs Elliott and Deaconness, Dr

Elaine Cunningham for their continued guidance and support. We also wish to express sincere

appreciation to our presenters Miss Tishauna Mullings & Mrs Yvonne Chin-Irving, Mrs Yvette

Johnson (Pianist), Mrs Angela Rose Lee and Miss Danya Williams (Singers) and Mrs Carole Ellison

and Miss Trisha Nelson (Readers), for their contribution to devotions. To all past students who

attended these devotions, thank you!

Vivienne Williams- Convenor

SHPSA BIG SISTER GROUP MENTORING

2018/19 saw the expansion of the St. Hugh’s Past Students’ Association (SHPSA) Big Sister Group

Mentoring Programme to involve Grade 10 (from November, 2018) in addition to Grades 7, 8, 9, 12

& 13. Unfortunately, the coverage of the upper grades was not as consistent as for the lower

grades. The rap sessions between Big and Little Sisters continued on 3rd Fridays from 7:30 – 8:00 am

with a regular group of about 32 past students. The Programme was initiated by the SHPSA in the

2010/11 school year with a focus on Grade 7 students and continues to grow. It encourages

students to become “Swans”, through monthly rap sessions with a past student as a role model.

There were 7 regular sessions for Grades 7, 8 and 9 and 6 sessions for Grades 12 & 13:-

Class Coverage (7 classes per Grade)

Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grades 12 & 13

21st September 71% 86% 86% - 80%

19th October 86% 100% 57% - 40%

14th November 86% 100% 71% 100% 40%

18th January 86% 100% 100% 71% 80%

15th February 86% 86% 71% 57% 40%

15th March 100% 86% 71% 43% 40%

12th April 100% 71% 57% 86% Study Leave

17th May 86% 57% 100% 57% Study Leave


Big Sister Yvette Johnson sharing with her Grade 7 class

Big Sister Ann-Marie Lawell rapping with her Grade 11 class

Big Sister Christine Betton with her Grade 8 group

Some of our dedicated Big Sister Group

Mentors before the session held on Friday

September 20, 2019

In addition, there were 2 other sessions:-

Grade 7 Orientation – 30th August (1 hour session) - Grade 7 Group Mentors covered each

class and several Past Students were present at Assembly to welcome the young Swans. In

addition, each new student was given a sticker “I AM SWANTASTIC”;

Grades 11 were visited on 14th November during St. Hugh’s/Spirit Week.

Meetings were held on 28th August, 2018 to plan for the year and 15th January for review. The

planning session for the 2019/20 year was held on 20th August, 2019. In addition, a training session

was conducted on 15th January, by Mrs. Gregor Fong-Hinds, Guidance Counsellor. The training was

about the new "School-wide Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support" (SWPBIS) Framework –

an Initiative of the Ministry of Education (and a global intervention in schools).

Thanks to our regular Group Mentors: Helen Ashton Bloomfield, Yolande Bryan, Marsha Burrell Rose, Yvonne Chin Irving, Shola Collins, Jacqueline Coombs, Kahon Duhaney, Fay Durrant, Janett Gibson, Charmaine Gregory, Carla Haley Smith, Kerry-Ann Hall, Yvette Johnson, Christene King, Nicola McGrath, Kelly McIntosh, Donna Neisha-Steele, Anphia Morgan, Lilieth Nelson, Trisha Nelson, Juliet Rothery Moodie, Ann-Marie Paulwell, Ammesha Samuels, Joy Simons Brown, Sharon Smith, Sian Sterling, Michelle Strong, Sonia “Bev” Williams, Vivienne Williams, Chrystal Wong, Candice Wray and those who fit in as called upon.

We look forward to strengthening our corps in the 2019/20 School Year as we celebrate the 120th Anniversary of our Alma Mater.

Susan Otuokon, Ph.D., Group Mentoring Coordinator


Dr Dallas sharing with journalist Dervan Malcolm the importance of having a

medical post at our Golf Tournament. In the background are members of the St

John Ambulance team

SPONSOR-A-SWAN PROGRAMME

Entering into its 10th year of existence has not been an easy feat for the Sponsor-a-Swan

Programme, but thanks to the hard work of our past students, we have persevered.

Beginning in 2010 as an initiative of a group from the Class of 1975, the programme has grown over

the years and has produced numerous success stories. Funded by a contribution of $2,000.00 per

month by a sponsor, a needy student is provided with a personal care package along with cash of

$1,000.00 to assist with her transportation costs.

Without the assistance and generous support of our sponsors the excellent academic results that

are produced each year by this group of students, among other successes might not have been

possible. For this academic year forty (40) young ladies were enrolled in the programme and

benefitted from the sponsorship support of thirty five (35) past students.

On behalf of the young ladies who have benefitted from the support of their sponsors and other

past students, who from time to time make one-off contributions to the pool of funds, we extend to

them our sincere and heartfelt thanks. Without you there would be no Sponsor-a-Swan

Programme.

Juliet Rothery Moodie

Coordinator

HEALTH AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The “Health and Community Outreach sub-committee” seeks to address

matters relating to the health and well-being of the students and to

provide medical coverage for our outreach/ fund-raising events.

The Charity Golf Tournament hosted by the St. Hugh’s PSA had its 4th

Staging on May 11, 2019 and has become an annual event. The

Tournament was held at the Constant Spring Golf Club and again, the sub-

committee teamed up with St. John Ambulance in providing the medical

post for this event.

This year the school entry medical were conducted on July 10-11, 2019. The

Student Medicals for the new students (Grade 7) is an annual event and is

our major project for the year. We had a turnout of eight (8) doctors, three (3) nurses, and seven

(7) other past students and four (4) Ancillary staff of St Hugh’s High school as supporting ‘staff’ over


SHHS’ nurse Atkinson with a new

student accompanied by her parent

Partitions used for the medicals and will be used at the School’s nurse’s

station

the two days. A total of seventy-four (74) students were seen, compared to seventy (70) seen in

2018.

Conducted almost entirely by past students of St. Hugh’s High School, these medicals provide an

opportunity for the students to be inspired by their older Swan Sisters operating in a professional

environment in service to society. We would like to impact these students as early as possible at

their point of entry into the school and what better way to start than

through the Students Medicals.

The Optical Express Team came on board with the medicals for the fourth

(4th) consecutive year, offering valuable eye testing to our girls. We extend

our heartiest gratitude to the team.

We are grateful to our nurses Victoria Anderson, Swan Francine Dawkins

and school nurse Kenisha Atkinson for their assistance in the medicals.

Thank You also to our Swan Sister medical doctors Tina Hylton-Kong,

Dianne Lewis-Tucker, Patricia McLean, Yvette Pusey, Natalie Smith, Joye Taylor-Houston, Joy

Williams with whom I teamed to deliver the service. Most of these doctors have volunteered their

services repeatedly. Our hearts go out to others who would have liked to have assisted but who

were experiencing various life challenges.

This year the Committee is proud to have provided two more

partition screens for use at the Nurse’s Station courtesy of Dr Dallas.

These screens offer more privacy and comfort to the girls who access

the Nurse’s Station as well as provide a more professional setting

during the Student Medicals. Thanks also to Dr Janice Palmer

Tomlinson who offered the service of her office nurse to serve on the

two days of the medicals. We continue to contribute 40% of the net

income from the medicals to the school.

On behalf of the members of the sub-committee I would like to say Thanks” to the members of the

Executive Committee of the St. “Hugh’s Past Students’ Association and other past students who

have been very supportive of our ventures.

We look forward to another year of gratifying service to our Alma Mater.

Dr. Judith Dallas -Convenor


FUNDRAISING

During the period, three fundraising activities were held with the major one being our 2019 Charity

Golf Tournament. We also had the successful staging of benefit performances: Basil Dawkins’ Play

- Maas Matt Comes to Town, which was held in February and Trevor Brown’s - Romi and Julie on

April 17th. The latter enjoyed a full house and we are grateful to our past students and well-wishers

who supported the events in one way or another.

This year our Charity Golf Tournament “Tee off with the Swans” was held on May 11, 2019, at the

Constant Spring Golf and Country Club. It was actually staged two weeks earlier than the customary

last Saturday in May, as that date had clashed with a major event on the golfing calendar.

The early staging did not hamper our activities in any significant way as the event was well

supported by the golfers fifty seven (57) and past students. Tee off with the Swans continues to

be our major fundraising activity and this year we benefited from cash and in-kind sponsorship with

a value of just a little over One Million Dollars and income from Golfers of One Hundred and

Seventy Seven Thousand ($177,000).

We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors and would like to say a special thank you to

our major sponsors: GK Capital and Guardian Life Limited

A noticeable difference to this year’s event was the

Power 106 Outside Broadcast, which was partially

sponsored by them and which had Dervan Malcolm as

the host. He came well decked out in our school colours

and his energetic style and live streaming of the event on

Facebook added another dimension to a well-executed

golf tournament. It also served to heighten the

awareness of the SHPSA and its activities to support the

school.

Swan Abigail ensuring Golfers stay hydrated- Refresher tent at Hole #9

Ryan Strachan of GK Capital presenting award to the Overall Tournament

Champion- Gordon Hutchinson

Prizes Galore for our golfers


Dr Richard Grant- President of the

Professional Golfers’ Association

sharing how impressed he was with

the Tournament.

One golfer, who was interviewed by Dervan, commended the SHPSA for staging a well organised

event and described it as the “best charity golf tournament of the year”! Kudos to the organizing

team!

The SHPSA could not have pulled off another successful Tee off with the Swans without the

commitment and dedication of the small hardworking team Diane Thompson Clarke, Terri Ann

Richards, Judith Dallas, Sheridah Dujohn, Trisha Nelson, and the team of volunteers who worked

assiduously throughout event day.

Congratulations Team and let us hope that next year we will soar to even higher heights!

Thank You All!

FIDELITAS

Roxanne Morris

Fundraising Sub-committee

Golfer Celebrating his “Hole in One”

Julian Fontaine & Romaine Evans

-Travelled all the way from St Ann

to support our Charity Golf

Tournament


Roxanne Morris- Convenor

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