Co-ordinator of NEOS, Jefferey Broomes (left) awarding Christian Prescod with his prize
Co-ordinator of the NUPW Education Outreach School (NEOS), Jeffery Broomes, has expressed his gratitude to the NUPW for their continued support.
His comment came as he delivered a few remarks at this year’s graduation ceremony of the NEOS that took place at the NUPW headquarters on Saturday evening. He noted that in a time like this, when there is so much industrial conflict, the NUPW was showing the heart of the Union.
“We’re not just here keeping noises, but we’re doing things for people and there is nothing you can do better for anyone but do some good for the children; and to my mind the NUPW is doing an exceptional job,” he said.
Broomes went on to say that they had a wonderful year at NEOS, with approximately 22 children attending their lessons on a weekly basis. He explained that the lessons were not an expense to any of the children and highlighted that the only thing they told parents was to make sure the children were on time and had a pencil and eraser and they provided everything else.
Broomes noted that this year’s graduating class gave of their best and worked hard. He expressed that he was proud to have had a student, Ayanna St. Hill from the Hindsbury Primary School, receive 100 per cent in English and explained that he was proud of her because this was the first time in his 24 years of teaching that he had a student receive 100 per cent in English.
The co-ordinator added that he planned to start restructuring the lessons for next year’s group to ensure that the students receive as much help as they need and are able to understand what is being taught.
He also revealed that he spent the past few years working on a teaching book that was designed to further assist students in their studies. He expressed that he was grateful for NUPW as they assisted in the publications of the book and revealed that upon publication of the book, the students of NEOS will be able to receive a free copy.