During the covid19 pandemic, we offered our graduating class of 2020 an online ceremony using Zoom cloud meeting. Over 117 participants joined the virtual celebration for the 18 students in the batch this year. 

Ms Shauna Ashley was the chairperson for this programme and got technical support from principal  Mr Adli Lewis. The ceremony included greetings from the PTA President, Mrs Kysha Johnson, Board Representative, Mr Devon Wilson and  Seaside Quakers Church, Dr Horace Hall. These videos were streamed for students and viewers to see and hear presenters within the comfort of their homes. 

The principal's Report was one done through presenting images of aspects of the school year. The guest speaker was introduced by Head Boy Kihmani Lambert. Then the group was charge with an energy packed presentation from Mark Jackson, principal of Ascot Primary School in St Catherine. 

Entertainment was not short and motivation videos in form of animation was shown along with Jamaican recording artiste Nesbeth "Success Story."

The valedictory address was done by the Azaeliah Johnson (Head Girl), Ladonia Williams(Prefect) and Reishe Brissett (Deputy-Head Girl). 

Presentation and awards were done using power point presentation with suspense added by presenter Mrs Sarnia Malcolm McKenzie, senior teacher and teacher of grade six.  Zanieka James, Student of the year took 4 subject awards along Rochalia Taylor for mathematics award and Azaeliah Johnson for the ability test. Germaine Parsley was undoubtedly the most improved student in all areas of school life including academics, deportment and co curricular activities. 

The chat option on zoom was activite throughout the ceremony as patrons left their comments and best wishes. Javaughn Buckley, student of grade 4, said "congrats to all the graduates..."

This online ceremony was a great success as the theme spoke volume through the words, "overcoming difficulty with a resilient spirit."

Covid 19 pandemic caused the closure of schools on March 12,2020across the island. We were then tasked to take teaching and learning into a new paradigm as we navigated online learning using various platforms. 

Virtual learning was at its best as students were engaged in live classes for one hour at least twice per week using Zoom cloud meetings and dissemination of activities and works sheets through what's app platforms. Assessment was done through socrative.com testing website with teachers invigilating using zoom for quality assurance purposes. 

YouTube videos were utilized along with power point presentations with demonstration videos to enhance students grasp of the concepts. Grade six class boasted a 90% turn out for all classes scheduled throughout the 3 month period. 

Virtual learning had it's set backs as students at times were without data or internet connection. The school saw the need and set out to assist by purchasing data plans on a weekly basis for students who are in need. Donations were recieved from the Mayor of Portland, His worship the mayor Paul Thompson and board member Stephanie Webber to enable us to continue our support to students. The school had an overall 80% engagement rate during the remote teaching experience. 

Seaside Primary School sports day was held February 3,2020 on the school grounds. This year sports featured the highly anticipated cheerleading competition that spark much excitement. 

The results at the end of the day saw Walker house, Clarke house and McCleary house. 

The event was well attended by parents and community members as they showed support for the students and their school. 

Career day was held on February 2020. Student recieved presentation from the fire department, police department, social services, agriculture, fine art, financial service and education sector. 

Student got to dress the part as they showed the career path they want to under take in the future. It was noticeable that a significant amount of students chose esssential/Frontline worker jobs such as health workers and security force members. 

The high point for most students were the live demonstrations by presenters as they got a glimpse of what it is like in their shoe. 

The debate Club has been actively engaged in competitions throughout the year. The team participated in debate matches for the Portland Library Service Debates and the Junior International Debate competition. 

The team has done extremely well in all matches and has made us proud.