Our EFFORts so far...
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In 2024...
XLCR High School is in the process of establishing a STEM program beginning in Sept '24. XSG and the school have been pushing for this, as it is seen as an essential ingredient that will drive the Science Department towards excellence.
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The program will consist of two approaches. Firstly, there will be a STEM approach with four core curriculum classes: Mathematics, General Science, Information Technology (IT) and Industrial Arts. This will begin with two grade 7 classes, which will be taught by STEM trained teachers. Secondly, there will be a STEM Club that will primarily focus on I.T. ie Coding, Robotics etc, with about twenty-five students. These students are identified as ones with long term aspirations for IT careers.
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Vector Technologies Institute, headed by past student Dr. Wayde Marr will partner with the school to provide training and support in IT education and direction. To launch this program for the academic year Sept. '24 to June '25, Xcelsior Syndicate Group requires a total of US$30,000 to provide the required resources. These include reading material, design materials (lego, wooden blocks, connection cables etc), chemistry and physics kits, 3D printer, robotic kits, drones and software to name a few.
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Consequiently we are reaching out to all our alumni and friends for any assistance in restoring excellence in the sciences and by doing so, elevate the academic standards of our beloved alma mater. In anticipation we The XSG would truly appreciate any contibution to, and assistance in our efforts.
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In 2023...
Our group is currently working with the school to introduce a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program into the curriculum during 2023, in a bid to gauge and increase interest in science and technology.
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Additionally, we are committed to providing resources for the expansion of the schools Agricultural Science program, with the construction of a greenhouse and plans for further infrastructural expansion.
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Another area of planned involvement is in providing resources, specifically for extra lessons in the sciences.
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microscope donation
Agri-science presentation
On November 2, 2023, Xcelsior Syndicate Group presented a check for US$3,500 for the expansion of the school's Agricultural Science Program. This brought the contribution total to US$5,500 for this program. During this project is primarily geared toward a poultry rearing program that will provide both academic and commercial benefits to the Science Department with some consultation with HiPro Feeds.
On the 2nd March 2023, Xcelsior Syndicate Group presented two Microscopes to Excelsior High School Science Dept. The presentations were made on behalf of Dr Denham Windross and the 1F class of '78. Present were L-R Carlton Reid (Vice-President), Mrs Ann Marie Leon (Vice-Principal) and Adlai Saunders, President of the Xcelsior Syndicate Group.
In picture: L-R . Miss Celeslie Clarke, Mrs. Stacy Carty, Mrs. Smith-Henry, Mr Deanroy Bromfield, Mr. Doen White and Mr Carlton Reid(XSG).
Lab coats
On 10th June, 2021 the Xcelsior Syndicate Group presented a monetary contribution to the XLCR Science Department for the purchase of 100 lab coats. This was the first of multiple planned donations to the school to provide new lab coats for every student entering the science labs.
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Lab coats
On the 8th of December, 2021, the Xcelsior Syndicate Group presented to the XLCR Science Department a second monetary contribution for the purchase of another tranche of 100 lab coats. This kind of contribution will continue until all students are safely protected in the labs.
equipment
The Xcelsior Syndicate Group presented lab equipment on 27th August, 2021 to the XLCR Science Department courtesy of one of our Board Directors, Wavell Collins in conjunction with Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Mr. Collins, a chemist at Thermo Fisher was able to obtain the lab equipment through the company and have them shipped to the school. Equipment included pH meters, balances, digital timers, plate stirrers, etc.
computers
On July 1 2022, the Xcelsior Syndicate Group delivered to XLCR High School over fifty desktop computers. This contribution goes toward the schools endeavour to improve their I.T. education and beyond.
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