Calliaqua Anglican Primary Students Earn 2nd Place in Regional Environmental Competition

Press Release. Updated 1:37 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Students of Calliaqua Anglican Primary School have earned an impressive second-place finish in the Macmillan Education Young Environmental Scientist Regional Competition 2025–2026 (Primary Category), marking a proud achievement for both the school and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Competing under the team name SVG Wildlife Warriors, Grade 5 students Vedant Shetty, Khristan Da Santos, Kareem Ashton and Tajiri Layne, submitted a competition entry that included a five-minute video presentation showcasing their research and creative approach.

The annual competition, hosted by Macmillan Education, serves as a prestigious platform for students across the Caribbean to develop innovative solutions to real-world environmental challenges. This year’s theme, Life on Land (SDG 15), focused on protecting biodiversity.

The SVG Wildlife Warriors centered their project on raising awareness about endangered species in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Their research involved collecting and analyzing data on threatened native species, including the St. Vincent Parrot, Whistling Warbler, Union Island Gecko, and Hawksbill Turtle.

As part of their project, the team also designed an engaging educational board game aimed at teaching children about environmental conservation while encouraging them to take an active role in protecting local biodiversity.

The award ceremony, held on March 25, 2026, was presented by Ms. Deborah Brearley from the UK along with Mr. Denise Gaymes of Macmillan Education. Ms. Brearley praised the students for their efforts and commended their ability to combine creativity with meaningful environmental action.

Principal Roslyn Marshall expressed immense pride in the team’s achievement, noting that it reflects the school’s strong commitment to holistic education and the advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning.

The first-place award was secured by a school from Trinidad and Tobago, with Calliaqua Anglican Primary School achieving an outstanding second-place ranking overall.

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