Excellence with a Higher Calling
This year’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP) results have placed several Seventh-day Adventist institutions firmly among Jamaica’s top-performing primary schools. Through faith, discipline, and academic rigor, Adventist schools continue to prove that Christian education produces not only spiritually grounded students but also academic champions.
East Jamaica Conference Adventist Operated Schools Highlights
Kingsway Preparatory School who was featured recently in the JIS news, made an impressive cohort of eleven top-performing students, each earning an average above 90%. Leading the top five is Dekhoi George Clue, who earned an outstanding 94.7%. Close behind were Christopher Douglas (94.6%) and Marquise Grant (94.2%), Rayanna-Leigh James (93.7%) and Alex Berry (93%)
Of the top 11 students, 6 are boys, and 51% are baptized Seventh-day Adventists. Kingsway's overall PEP subject averages are equally commendable: Mathematics (89.2%), Social Studies (97.3%), Language Arts (97.3%), and Science (100%)—culminating in a school average of 96%. Principal Ms. Alethia Williams credits the school’s success to the "hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence" of both students and educators like Mrs. Neisha Palmer- Murray and Mrs. Veronica Watson - Gordon. She also commended the Parents and all the relevant stake holders for their commitment in supporting the students as they aspire towards their academic goals.
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Hagley Park Preparatory School is also celebrating stellar outcomes in PEP 2025, with 96% of its students placed on Pathway 1, and only one on Pathway 2. For the first time, four students achieved 96% in the Ability Test. Principal Dr. Paulene Gayle - Betten noted, "We are proud of our students and wish them great success as they move to another level in their academic pursuit." Special recognition goes to Mrs. Carolin Balfour, who played a key role in preparing the students.
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New Hope Preparatory school is equally proud of its high performance, with 95% of students on Pathway1.The school recorded 95% proficiency in Science, Language Arts, and Mathematics, and 100% proficiency in Social Studies. With strategic initiatives like PEP camps, mock exams, data-driven instruction to inform the teaching and learning process and monthly parents’ conferences to outline students’ progress, have reaped remarkable success. These initiatives are implemented in the upcoming PEP classes where students are presently demonstrating strong work ethics and dedication to academic improvement. Commendations to Grade 6 teacher Mrs. Althea Repole Malvo, focused and intentional leadership of Principal Sharon Smith Whyte and the hard consistent work of entire New Hope school family, New Hope Prep school is poised to embrace whole heartedly its Motto, “Excelsior, Higher and still higher”.
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Mirimar Preparatory School reported that 94% of students passed for traditional high schools, and 64% are on Pathway 1. The school lauded the outstanding performance of Khianna Valentine, who achieved Highly Proficient in three subject areas and scored 90% on the Ability Test. Grade 6 teacher Mr. Clayon Russell is credited for guiding the class to these heights. Principal, Mrs. Claudia Frys Butler note “Through the guidance of God, the strategies and techniques of a well-rounded staff, our grade six students have transcend to higher academic heights. We pray that they will continually be guided by the school’s motto as they learn not just for today and tomorrow but for eternity”.
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For Woodford Preparatory School, 75% of students were placed on Pathway I and 25% on Pathway II. The school’s top performers this year are Jehoshua Walker, Head Boy, followed by Romerio Walker, Deputy Head Boy. Both Boys are from Adventist homes and are active members of the Woodford SDA Children’s Department. The students were guided by teacher Mrs. Taneisah Burton-Hibbert. Principal Mrs. Iona Hyde-Newland asserts that the success of the students came through the resilience of the entire school’s community working along with the students and dedicated parents.
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Commendations
Special commendations to all SDA students across schools who were successful in the 2025 PEP exams. Special thanks also to dedicated SDA workers, supportive parents, board members, principals, teachers, and every stakeholder who made these results possible.
Through the integration of faith and learning, many schools held special fasting and prayer sessions leading up to exams. It is especially noteworthy that Adventist students who did not attend Saturday classes still ranked among the top achievers in the nation. Education Director Dr. Donna Brown emphasized, "The end goal of Christian education is to encourage our students to be critical thinkers while they develop Christ-like characters." She also appealed for stronger support from Adventist parents, urging more families to choose Adventist education for their children.
With this year's results, one thing is clear: Adventist education is not just thriving—it is leading. According to Ellen G white in Education, It "prepares individuals not just for this life, but for the "higher joy of wider service in the world to come."