Tablet Launch May 16th 2013
On Thursday May 16th 2013, the Patna/River Estate Government Primary School held its Launch of it Technology in Education Initiative entitled "Every Child Moving Forward Learning System. This Project involves the use of the Idolian Studio Tablets loaded with educational applications from Caribbean e book Publishers to improve students' literacy and numeracy, as well as to motivate those students who are underperforming.
They were addressed by the Principal, Mrs. Sheryll Beguesse on whom the mandate was placed, to effectively make an academic turn-around in the performance of our children. She encouraged the NGO's, and other Business owners to get on board with us in our approach to improving the lives of our children not only academically but mentally as well through the use of technology.
Mr. Joel Webbe, C.E.O. of Caribbean Ebooks Publishers also addressed the persons present, encouraging them to get on board and to partner with the school as we go forward in seeking the interest of our children and their future.
Our School Supervisor, Mrs. Zhada Nathai-Baboolall S.S.1 stated that the use of technology is the way to go and she was proud to be part of this venture as we are leading the way in disregard and encouraged us to continue.
President of our School's Local School Board, Pastor Rivaux, said that the Board was so excited about the venture of launching technology in the classroom, that they purchased for the school five (5) tablets so that the students would begin immediately.
Representative from the National Security, said that they were happy to hear about the launch and are willing to get on board to assist the children of this school, through the use of technology.
Computer Solutions, C.E.O. Mr. Ragbirsingh has given us the assurance that he's partnering with us, to provide the technical assistance we'd need, whenever it may be.
President of the P.T.A. Mrs. Kim Herbert, gave the vote of thanks, thanking all those who made the effort to attend and encouraged them to partner with us to place a tablet into the hands of each child which would assist us in our pursuit in having each child given the advantage to better themselves in literacy and numeracy.
Let the Preparations begin
Would we get it right?
"Oh dear! What are we really doing?"
I hope Sir doesn't drill his hand!
Students hard at work on the tablets. they are practicing the school song using the steel pan application on the tablet
These students, trained by Mrs. B. Noel put in hours of practice on the tablet. They were taught to play the national instrument on the tablet using one of the apps.
Do you think we'd get it right in time?
Whatever is she doing?
Finally something happened!
It's almost ready!
The Day is finally here, Launch Day
The guest are arriving!
The Parents and Students are here
Excitement as some students use the opportunity to use their tablets.