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In a resounding celebration of Francophonie, the students of Pointe Larue Secondary School marked their undeniable presence at this year’s event. With unwavering dedication and passion, these young individuals not only participated but excelled, securing prestigious wins across several categories and bringing pride to the school. For the song competition, Nisha Arnephy of S4 set 1 under the home class of Ms. Anna Rose Victor, won first prize! The Francophonie event, an annual celebration that highlights the beauty and richness of French-speaking cultures, is much more than a competition—it is a platform for collaboration, creativity, and cultural exchange.  This year's event was no exception, with different schools from all corners of Seychelles coming together to showcase their talents in areas such as French National Dictation Competition and Francophonie song.  Amidst fierce competition and a sea of talent, Pointe Larue Secondary students stood out, embodying the spirit of ...

A pilot project on sustainable ocean management conducted at Pointe Secondary School was initiated by the Ministry of Education. The project aims to integrate ocean literacy into the curriculum to teach students about sustainable ocean management, pollution reduction, and water usage. Ms. Patricia with her s1 set 1 class s1 set 1 class attentively listening to the teacher Ms. Dorothy with her s1 set 4 class A booklet with lesson plans and activities has been developed for this purpose. The project is currently being piloted with S1 students, with plans to expand to S2 and S3 (if successful). students paying attention on the video presentation sir Geofrrey and Ms. Malika s1 set 2 students   S1 set 5 students The sustainable use of ocean resources for future generations. The initiative is part of a broader effort to align educational objectives with the principles of the blue economy, given the country's reliance on ocean resources. sir Charles with s1 set 5 students Ms. Salome with...

As students participated in the yearly Seychelles National Youth Assembly (SNYA) election, democracy was in full force at Pointe Larue Secondary School. Students had a chance to choose their representative for the 2025 SNYA cohort, a forum where young voices from all around Seychelles contribute to conversations on national concerns, at this eagerly awaited event.  The election process demonstrated how eager young people are to take on leadership roles, make decisions, and influence the course of their school and community. The Build-Up: Pushing for Students' Welfare and Reform Students started putting themselves forward to run for the coveted position of SNYA representative weeks before election day. Four candidates ran this year, each with their own distinct goals and pledges to support youth education, school reform, and student welfare. Mary Botsoie, s4 set 3 Nerry Barallon, s4 set 1 Candidates shared posters to appeal to their peers and the students during their active campai...

Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent— a 40-day season of fasting, prayer, and repentance in preparation for Easter—was observed by Pointe Larue Secondary students and staff on 5th March  at St. John Bosco Church. The school community came together for a solemn yet profoundly meaningful ceremony that encouraged introspection and spiritual rejuvenation. The Meaning of Ash Wednesday Ms. Hildre & Ms. Genevieve, CPPRC Dept One of the most important days in the Christian liturgical calendar is Ash Wednesday. Believers recognize their mortality and the necessity of God's favour on this day of repentance. As a potent sign of repentance and humility, ashes are applied to the forehead in the form of a cross. As a reminder of human weakness, the ashes—made from the burned palm branches of the previous year's Palm Sunday—reflect the biblical saying, " Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return" (Genesis 3:19). This holy day served as a chance for Poin...

As students gathered to mark the Seychelles National Youth Assembly (SNYA) election campaign, the atmosphere at Pointe Larue Secondary was inspiring.  The campaign was only one aspect of the event; it served as a potent reminder of the part that youth play in determining the course of the country's future leaders. The assembly area became a portal for students who wanted to lead, inspire, and change the world— four students took their chances to deliver their speeches. The school administration, headed by sir Channel Soomery, Head Teacher of Pointe Larue Secondary,  gave a "fatherly motivating speech" to begin the assembly, highlighting the importance of young involvement in governance. The head teacher reminded the students that leadership is about responsibilities more than titles. This statement established the event's tone and reaffirmed the notion that all students, regardless of age, had the capacity to affect change.  Candidates for seats in the SNYA came for...