Chastanet hails St Lucia School of Innovation Class of 2025 for resilience
MICOUD, St Lucia — June 26, 2025 — The St Lucia School of Innovation Class of 2025 received high praise this week from Opposition Leader and Micoud South MP Allen Chastanet, who congratulated the graduates for their perseverance and courage through one of the most challenging educational periods in modern history.
In a Facebook post addressed to the graduating cohort, Chastanet acknowledged the students’ journey, which began during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The school, formerly known as Anse Ger Secondary School, was rebranded as the School of Innovation and Technology, reflecting a national push toward future-ready education and digital transformation.
“You began your journey in one of the most uncertain times in our history, entering secondary school in the midst of a global pandemic,” Chastanet wrote. “Yet, you pressed forward with courage, with purpose, and with hope.”
The St Lucia School of Innovation Class of 2025 navigated academic life during lockdowns, remote learning, and public health disruptions that redefined the secondary school experience across the island. Their graduation, Chastanet emphasized, is a testament to their resilience, discipline, and strength of character.
“Today, you don’t just graduate, you rise, and I couldn’t be prouder,” he added. “Keep reaching higher. The future is yours.”
The School of Innovation and Technology has emerged as a model for progressive education in St Lucia, placing a strong emphasis on digital skills, science, technology, and innovation. Its transformation from a traditional secondary school into a modern academic institution aligns with wider educational reforms aimed at preparing young people for global competitiveness.
This year’s graduation ceremony drew wide community support, with families, faculty, and local leaders turning out to celebrate the students’ achievements. The moment held symbolic meaning for many, marking not just the end of academic study but the overcoming of hardship during a global crisis.
Chastanet, a longtime advocate for youth development and innovation-led education, used the occasion to highlight the importance of investment in schools that equip students to adapt and thrive in an increasingly digital world.
The graduates of the St Lucia School of Innovation Class of 2025 represent a new generation of learners shaped by adversity but strengthened by experience. Their academic journey, marked by adaptation and perseverance, sets them apart as future leaders in St Lucia’s evolving economy.
Their success echoes recent youth achievements across the island, such as the Saint Lucia Sports Academy U-16 team’s championship victory, which spotlighted the island’s growing talent in academics and athletics alike.
As the class moves forwardtoward tertiary education, vocational training, or the workforce—their story serves as a national reminder of what can be achieved through determination and vision.
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