Nassau, Bahamas -
Hundreds of Palmdale Primary students gathered in a tree-shaded
courtyard this week as the bright lights of TV cameras and the attention
of top education officials, teachers and classmates shone on the best
and brightest and encouraged all.

In an assembly sponsored by BOB
with other corporate support, 160 students from grades one through six
were honoured for their achievements and Palmdale Primary got top marks
for its overall performance.

"Palmdale Primary students not only
performed on grade level in reading, but an overwhelming majority in
Grades 4, 5 and 6 performed above grade level...