SOME MORE BBSS HISTORY - OUR BOYS IN BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 2005

In November 2005, three of our students, Ade Castanada,Lyndon Jones-Morris, and Fidel Coker (Left to right in photo) supported by their Form 6 classmates and guided by the BBSS Business Department, won the National Finals of the Citibank/Junior Achievement "Banks in Action" competition. They then flew to Sao Paulo, Brazil, to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the Latin American leg of the tournament. Accompanied by their Business teacher, Mr. Cuthbert Joseph, they embarked in a memorable visit to one of the world's largest cities.
The BBSS/T&T team was warmly received, and quickly became favourites after the first round of competition, where they placed first in their group, progressing to the finals. Cheered on by their South American counterparts to a commendable seventh place overall in this prestigious international competition, our boys represented their school and country with great pride, making many new friends, and leaving a great impression on their hosts and other delegates.
Well done to our team!
We defend our National "Banks in Action" title this month, and we look forward to great things again....

Some Photos...
1: The Sao Paulo scene


2: Our team in session


3:With friends from Uruguay


4: The hard working diplomat, Mr. Castanada


5:The Support Team at the post-competition function


6:Fidel says thanks


7: Dance Floor Diplomacy!


8:Mr. Cuthbert Joseph displays his Latin Dancing skills...

COMING ATTRACTION - 7TH ANNUAL NINE LESSONS IN CAROLS CONCERT ON WEDNESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 2006

One of the highlights of the Christmas season at BBSS is our 7th Annual Nine Lessons in Carols Concert held at St. Francis R.C. Church, Belmont. This year it will be held on Wednesday 29th November.
Under the tutelage and direction of Ms. Reyes-Griffith, the Vice Principal and Ms. Reyes our Drama teacher, our School Choir and Drama students put on an awesome performance ever year, conveying the Christmas message via dramatic readings, skits, and song. Backed up by guest artistes, the school band, and teachers overflowing with musical talent, our boys amaze audiences with their multiplicity of talents on the night.
See you there from 6:00 p.m. at the venue... and it's totally free, so bring the whole family!

SOME BBSS HISTORY- VISIT OF OUR 1969 NATIONAL INTERCOL CHAMPIONS

Amazing scenes were witnessed on the morning of Thursday 24^th November 2005, when a fleet of cars and maxis descended on BBSS to signal one of the best “invasions” ever planned, the return of the 1969 InterCol and League Football Champions, the BBSS First XI Football team.

A project of BELEX, who scoured the globe to locate and invite home the team members from far and wide, this visit saw our football heroes of 1969 spending an emotional morning of interactive workshops with every class. Supported by BELEX personnel, our players returned to the very classrooms they sat in 35 years ago to share their knowledge, experience and pride they felt as students of Belmont Boys’ Secondary. Big men were moved to tears by the enthusiastic welcome they received from students, and the memories stirred by their strolls through familiar corridors and classrooms.

Two days later, the 1969 team was hosted at a gala Dinner and Awards Function at Crown Plaza Hotel where they were given awards of appreciation for their historical feat of sweeping all major school football titles in 1969, giving BBSS and the community of Belmont proud recognition on the national map.

Well done, Championship Team, Well done BELEX!