Bahamas Academy of Seventh-day Adventists
Celebrating 100 Years: 1912 - 2012
2012 BAISS Spelling Bee
09/02/12 Filed in: Secondary | Elementary
Bahamas Academy shines once again. The annual BAISS (Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools) Spelling Bee competition was held February 2, 2012. Two students entered from Bahamas Academy: Celesta Stuart (grade 6) and Breann Rahming (grade 7).
The school family is pleased to announce that Bahamas Academy not only dominated the competition but came away with top honors. Breann Rahming did a remarkable job by placing first after thirty-one (31) grueling rounds of competition, where she spelt her winning word, “Malice”. Seems simple? Not in the least. After some very difficult words she was blessed to enjoy her smooth victory. She battled the competition through nineteen rounds with her competitor before she was declared CHAMPION.
We are indeed proud of her two coaches, Ms. Tameka Mamby and Mrs. Pamela Sullivan, for working tirelessly with both girls. We also congratulate their parents as they too were coaches ensuring that the girls studied, ate, rested, and completed all other assignments.
On March 25, 2012, Breann will represent the private schools of New Providence in the National Spelling Bee Competition.
Congrats again Bahamas Academy, and continue to allow God to guide and lead.
Article By: Marie Rolle
Bahamas Academy Continue To Excel
20/08/11 Filed in: A. Burrows
Our BGCSE and BJC results reflect that our students are doing well generally. However, we are not satisfied until every child succeeds. This year our results show:
B. J. C. A - C passes 56% and A - D passes 77%
Our top three students are:
Asha Lewis 6 A's & 1 B
Tramayne Knowles 5 A's & 2 B's
Rhondi Gordon 4 A's & 3 B's
B.G.C.S.E. A - C passes 63% and A - D passes 85%
Our top three students are:
Mahala Moxey 6 A's, 1 B & 2 C's
Nykyleo Collie 1 A, 2 B's & 3 C's
Garth Jackson 3 B's & 3 C's
We congratulate all our successful students and encourage those who did not earn passing grades to use this coming school year as another opportunity to improve their performance. Remember that "you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you" (Phil. 4:13). May you have a wonderful and productive year whether you go to college or return to us in September
Power Of Prayer
14/04/11 Filed in: Elementary
On entering the courtyard of the Elementary Division of Bahamas Academy on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, students, teachers, and parents were greeted with the sound of worship music and a banner that proclaimed “God Rules!”
The sight of children, parents, and staff eagerly forming a line to write their heartfelt concerns and hopes to be placed in the Prayer Box was a sure sign that this day was a special one. A staff member reported that as the school body assembled for the official start of the ‘Day of Prayer’, she overheard one student tell her friend, “I’m afraid to pray”. To this her friend replied, “All you have to do is talk to God like you talk to me.” These words were echoed throughout the day in various forms. A skit portrayed what happens when one prays to the heavenly Father.
The service ended with a season of prayer led by Pastor Al Powell, Sabbath School and personal ministries director of the Atlantic Caribbean Union. Children partnered with a friend and prayed for each other’s concerns and needs.
Covered on the outside in white and draped in purple within, the Prayer Room was a sanctuary to which students and parents came throughout the day to have a pastor pray just for them or to have a solitary moment with The Master. The singing of hymns of adoration and prayer said by two parents brought the Spiritfilled day to a close.
While the elementary students were engaging in their prayer activities, the little ones and their teachers at the Early Learning Centre were also talking to Jesus and learning about prayer through vivid slide presentations and posters. Their theme was “More Prayer, More Power.” ‘These events, I believe,” said Pastor Powell, “brought the children to understand the power of prayer, the necessity to pray, and how easy it is to approach God. It is exciting to see the changes happening with teachers, parents, and students!”
Article By: Alerine Damastus
The sight of children, parents, and staff eagerly forming a line to write their heartfelt concerns and hopes to be placed in the Prayer Box was a sure sign that this day was a special one. A staff member reported that as the school body assembled for the official start of the ‘Day of Prayer’, she overheard one student tell her friend, “I’m afraid to pray”. To this her friend replied, “All you have to do is talk to God like you talk to me.” These words were echoed throughout the day in various forms. A skit portrayed what happens when one prays to the heavenly Father.
The service ended with a season of prayer led by Pastor Al Powell, Sabbath School and personal ministries director of the Atlantic Caribbean Union. Children partnered with a friend and prayed for each other’s concerns and needs.
Covered on the outside in white and draped in purple within, the Prayer Room was a sanctuary to which students and parents came throughout the day to have a pastor pray just for them or to have a solitary moment with The Master. The singing of hymns of adoration and prayer said by two parents brought the Spiritfilled day to a close.
While the elementary students were engaging in their prayer activities, the little ones and their teachers at the Early Learning Centre were also talking to Jesus and learning about prayer through vivid slide presentations and posters. Their theme was “More Prayer, More Power.” ‘These events, I believe,” said Pastor Powell, “brought the children to understand the power of prayer, the necessity to pray, and how easy it is to approach God. It is exciting to see the changes happening with teachers, parents, and students!”
Article By: Alerine Damastus
Baptism At Bahamas Academy
09/03/11 Filed in: Elementary
On March 7, 2011, the eager students of Bahamas Academy Elementary, filed into the school’s gym to witness their fellow classmates’ baptisms.
After the fall week of prayer, conducted in October 2010, Pastors Danny Major and Lynden Williams worked with a group of students who showed great interest in accepting Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. From that group, seven students expressed their readiness for baptism.
Celebrating this occasion with the students were the officers of the South Bahamas Conference, the Director of Education, and the parents of the candidates.
Mr. Burrows, principal of Bahamas Academy, brought brief remarks and presented each baptismal candidate with a Bible. Wilfred Ferguson of Grade 6 Mamby introduced the speaker, Pastor Paul Scavella, chairman of the School Board and president of the South Bahamas Conference. The Bahamas Academy Elementary School Choir’s rendition of the song, ‘Let My Life Praise You’ was simply breathtaking.
The baptismal service was solemn. The parents of the candidates witnessed their children seal their decision for Christ as they were baptized by Pastor Scavella. Inevitably, there were glimpses of teary-eyed onlookers as they rejoiced with these students who decided to make Jesus Lord and Savior of their lives.
At Bahamas Academy, we strive for excellence in everything we do; however, our priority is to lead boys and girls to a personal knowledge of Jesus, their Saviour. We thank God for our students who continue to let us know that our labours are not in vain.
After the fall week of prayer, conducted in October 2010, Pastors Danny Major and Lynden Williams worked with a group of students who showed great interest in accepting Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. From that group, seven students expressed their readiness for baptism.
Celebrating this occasion with the students were the officers of the South Bahamas Conference, the Director of Education, and the parents of the candidates.
Mr. Burrows, principal of Bahamas Academy, brought brief remarks and presented each baptismal candidate with a Bible. Wilfred Ferguson of Grade 6 Mamby introduced the speaker, Pastor Paul Scavella, chairman of the School Board and president of the South Bahamas Conference. The Bahamas Academy Elementary School Choir’s rendition of the song, ‘Let My Life Praise You’ was simply breathtaking.
The baptismal service was solemn. The parents of the candidates witnessed their children seal their decision for Christ as they were baptized by Pastor Scavella. Inevitably, there were glimpses of teary-eyed onlookers as they rejoiced with these students who decided to make Jesus Lord and Savior of their lives.
At Bahamas Academy, we strive for excellence in everything we do; however, our priority is to lead boys and girls to a personal knowledge of Jesus, their Saviour. We thank God for our students who continue to let us know that our labours are not in vain.
Students Encouraged To Think Big
17/02/11 Filed in: Secondary
Students at the high school division of Bahamas Academy sat spell bound as they listened to Dr. Joseph Evans, well-known Bahamian urologist, during their assembly held on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, as he told the story of a little boy who succeeded in spite of the many odds against him. Dr. Evans compared the little boy to Sir Winston Churchill who kept dreaming and working towards his dreams, eventually becoming the Prime Minister of England.
Dr. Evans recounted how the boy always wanted to excel so badly that he would sometimes study for over twenty-four hours without sleep. After completing college, the young man wanted to become a doctor, but was denied entry into all the schools to which he applied because of his race. He then decided that he would complete a degree in pharmacy and did so with honors; but he was still determined to become a doctor. When getting into medical school seemed hopeless, he decided that he would apply to complete a doctoral degree, and during this process, a friend encouraged him to apply once more to a medical school. He did and was accepted.
The young man excelled in medical school, and after completing, he helped hundreds of Bahamians. He was the first Bahamian to practice urology in the Bahamas and has operated on persons in very high positions, even the Governor General of The Bahamas.
Students were amazed and applauded when Dr. Evans revealed that the person he was talking about was himself. He, the young Bahamian who passed through Bahamas Academy, succeeded in coming back home as a doctor.
Students were enthralled by Dr. Evans’ testimony.
One student said,
Article By: John Garcia
Dr. Evans recounted how the boy always wanted to excel so badly that he would sometimes study for over twenty-four hours without sleep. After completing college, the young man wanted to become a doctor, but was denied entry into all the schools to which he applied because of his race. He then decided that he would complete a degree in pharmacy and did so with honors; but he was still determined to become a doctor. When getting into medical school seemed hopeless, he decided that he would apply to complete a doctoral degree, and during this process, a friend encouraged him to apply once more to a medical school. He did and was accepted.
The young man excelled in medical school, and after completing, he helped hundreds of Bahamians. He was the first Bahamian to practice urology in the Bahamas and has operated on persons in very high positions, even the Governor General of The Bahamas.
Students were amazed and applauded when Dr. Evans revealed that the person he was talking about was himself. He, the young Bahamian who passed through Bahamas Academy, succeeded in coming back home as a doctor.
“Be ambitious and think big," Dr. Evans said. "After all, someday you may be my doctor.”
Students were enthralled by Dr. Evans’ testimony.
One student said,
"He reminds me of Ben Carson. I did not know that someone so close to us has a story like that."
Article By: John Garcia