 The school used the award ceremony to inspire potential within all of its students, not only academically, but wherever their productive passions lead. For principle of the Duga Combined School, Tessa-Charles Coltrane, that means nurturing confident global citizens by giving them the tools necessary for success beyond the confines of Duga Combined and beyond the community of Choselle and indeed the island of St. Lucia. Mrs. Coltrane says the students awarded have made their school and parents proud and it's only fitting to celebrate their achievements. Today we come together to not only ignite young minds, but to celebrate young minds and most importantly to inspire young minds to impact globally in spite of challenges, in spite of skepticism, in spite of being from a small school, in spite of being from a small island. We possess powerful and limitless young minds. Education Minister Hon. Sean Edward congratulated students and staff for the school's exemplary performance at all levels of the school curriculum and the national assessment. Minister Edward says government wants all St. Lucia children to have an equal opportunity to excel and as such, encourage the teachers of the school to continue to strive for the best in spite of the known challenges. The teachers' contribution can never, never adequately be compensated by what you get at the end of a month by way of a salary. But the real gratitude and satisfaction comes when the children whom you would have taught at the primary level, the infant level, when you see them excel, you see them graduate out of the school system and you see them landing jobs and taking positions in society that make them outstanding citizens as a teacher you go home and there's a satisfaction that you derive from that that you ought never to try and put a dollar value on. Parliamentary representative for Chazelle Soutibus, Hon. Bradley Felix, told Yuga Combined Students that they can succeed at their future endeavors once they work hard at it, but he also warned them of not being easily distracted. Because we live in an environment now where there's so many distractions, so many distractions children, but I can tell you to achieve anything in this life, you must remain focused on your goals. Adelia Henry, a former student of the Yuga Combined, was selected as guest speaker for the ceremony to help inspire students with her amazing story, attaining all wands at CXCC SEC and later at Cape. Never give up, though there might be obstacles and setbacks, it is through these challenges that you will grow and learn. Remember that every great inventor, scientist and leader face some level of difficulty. What set them apart was how they overcame them. Therefore, my young friends, remember that you have the power to make a difference. I want to encourage you to strive to be the best version of yourself. Adelia Henry, who has a passion for art, is currently a social studies teacher at the Sufra Combined School. From the communications unit of the Department of Education, Innovation and Vocational Training, I am Chris Satney reporting.