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By J’Nascia Charles

It’s all going down at the Princess Margaret School. After days of pure PANdemonium for Pan Week, prepare to be serenaded by the PMS serenaders tonight! In celebration of 70 years of the Princess Margaret School, come on down and indulge in our vast amount of acts. There’ll be performances by Green Bay Primary School, Clare Hall Secondary, Christ the King High School, All Saints Secondary, Antigua Girls’ High School, St. Joseph’s Academy and of course the PMS Serenaders! With special guest performances by Hell’s Gate and Pandemonium Steel Orchestra, the music will be sweet on the street! Just 20 EC gets you in at the gate, starting from 6pm. Food and drinks will be on sale. It’ll be a night of legendary performances.

SEE YOU THERE!!!

We’re just warming up to cool you down.

Alma Mater Day: Repping PMS with Pride

At the Princess Margaret School, we believe that “The World is in Need of Good Men and Women”. Therefore, on this Alma Mater Day, we especially celebrate our proud alumni, who are indeed good men and women all around the world! Today, across Antigua and Barbuda, schools are being celebrated for doing what schools do best, providing a home away from home, a place we can always come back to because, that’s just what “alma mater” means. It’s Latin for “nourishing mother”, referring to the school that shaped you, fed you, challenged you, and, let’s be honest, taught you those lessons you didn’t always feel ready for. In time, you looked back however, and realized that just like a parent, your school was preparing you for a world yet to be imagined. Your Alma Mater isn’t just a building with classrooms; it’s a legacy, a foundation, and a lifelong connection.

So, we welcome you today to think about those moments in school that were so memorable. Was it the unforgettable sports meets, that time you showcased a talent on the performing stage, was it the friendships forged between classes, or the people who pushed you to be your best or helped when you were at your worst? Was it just a memory long forgotten about that time when you wore the pink or grey? Whatever makes your heart swell with pride to represent your school today, wear your uniform, share your memories and know that you are a part of a legacy of incomparable greatness.

Whether you are Sir Vivian Richards (cricket legend), Gaston Browne (Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda), Jamaica Kincaid (renowned author), a plumber, electrician, educator, doctor, clerk, entrepreneur or just a person who attended Princess Margaret School between 1955 and today; you are connected by the threads of the same tapestry. So what kind of alumni will you be? Will you be one who returns to mentor current students like Jamaine Semple (Filmmaker’s Club, anyone?). The one who brings pride to PMS through your achievements? The one who rocks your PMS shirt on Alma Mater Day, reminding the world that once a PMS student, always a PMS student? Will you be the one who comes back home to “mother” and gives thanks in any way that you can? Set the example for those still there, the “if I can make it, you can”, the “here’s how I’d like to help”?

In whatever way, represent your school. Show your pride. It’s Alma Mater Day.

The Princess Margaret School welcomes you always, proud to have raised such good men and women.

“Teacher Feature?”

The teacher of all teachers, my alma mater!

An alma mater is a school, college, or university that someone has attended or graduated from. The term, which comes from Latin meaning “nourishing mother,” symbolizes the institution’s role in shaping and educating its students. Having an alma mater that you can be proud of is one of the best feelings in the world as the institution not only molds your academic life you become a part of a group which to some can feel like a community and to others family.

We feature today the significance of an Alma Mater:

Educational Foundation – It represents the place where a person gained knowledge, skills, and intellectual growth.
Personal Development – Beyond academics, alma maters shape individuals through experiences, friendships, and personal challenges.
Networking and Connections – Alumni often feel a lifelong connection to their alma mater, using it as a platform to build professional and social networks.
Pride and Identity – Many people take pride in their alma mater, celebrating its achievements and traditions.
Giving Back – Alumni may support their school through donations, mentorship, or participation in events.
Career Opportunities – Some employers value connections with specific institutions, giving alumni an advantage in job searches.

Your alma mater is more than just a school—it’s part of your identity and legacy. Do you have a specific alma mater you’re reflecting on today? Let’s FEATURE your alma mater, send us something positive about your alma mater.

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