Belize Conference (August 2022)
Playing our Role in God’s Story: Journeying Together
Day 1:
We were honored by having Edudeo staff Walking Together leaders- Keith and Sheila.
Darlene and Bernice opening with affirming: Mindset; habits of learning; and creating a safe place to listen, share and learn through a TfT journey. The conference was scheduled to start at 9am; yet most participants were logged in 20 minutes before. 53 participants from Preschools, primary schools, secondary school of PCSB walked enthusiastically on Day 1 journey. Other teachers from two evangelical high schools joined us Some sharing from participants: Silvio Gongora: lines of the boat mean we begin a journey, journey towards the light of Christ. Hector Sierra : What if I could explore my part in God's story?
Leydi Carias : what if my play also had a purpose to bring others to Christ
February 13,2023 was a very anticipated day by school leaders,teachers, students and especially by spelling bee contestants from each of the Presbyterian elementary schools. By 10am, cornerstone Presbyterian High School chapel room was packed with about 200 students with 8 contestants. The enthusiasm and nervousness for everyone in the room increased as contestants "battled" well into the reserved spelling list with great success. After 8 rounds of close competition three students outstood. Christian Education provides opportunities for students to develop their skills and to celebrate achievements as a learning community! Congratulations to everyone for this formational learning experience.
Ms Christian Cobos, principal at Concepcion Presbyterian School was the guest speaker at Redeemer Presbyterian Preschool promotion celebration 2024.
Pastor Ray Call, assistant pastor at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church was the guest speaker at Emmanuel Presbyterian Preschool for its promotion celebration 2024.
Ms Maugri Chan, teacher at New Life Presbyterian School and member of PCSB Teachers Support Team,was the guest speaker at Concepcion Presbyterian School grade 8 graduation celebration 2024.
Ms Yadira Quintanilla,secondary teacher and Presbyterian Day School alumni was guest speaker at Presbyterian Day Preschool promotion celebration 2024.
Mr Wilbert Vallejos, self employed land consultant and Presbyterian Day School alumni was it's guest speaker for Presbyterian Day School grade 8 graduation celebration 2024.
Rev Alvaro Pott , General Manager for Presbyterian Schools was guest speaker at New Life Presbyterian School grade 8 graduation celebration 2024.
June 18,2024, Cornerstone Presbyterian High School was visited by USA Ocean Springs Church. Pastor Kory shared some thoughts on Christ centred education. The staff and team members had a wonderful lunch together at PCSB conference room.
At PCSB we celebrate student’s achievements. Also we provide opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and share their school's vision to others.
August 16, at PCSB Conference Room 6 students, five from primary schools and one from High School were recognized and awarded certificate and monetary token.
Teaching for transformation invites students to be responsive disciples of Jesus. And also to be good stewards of their talents. Their parents and teachers were part of the celebration.
Also, three teachers and school leaders were recognized for their service to Presbyterian Schools. All three were teachers and then assumed leadership at their schools.
Ms Dorothy Meyer, Mr Isaias Botes, and Ms Tesla Mendez.
We continue praying for Emerging leaders to continue God's work through our schools.
August 21 to 23, Presbyterian Schools teachers walked to principles, strategies and planning framework to interconnect the teaching for transformation framework with the competency based curriculum. Teachers are better equipped teach students to be responsive disciples of Christ as students find their place in God's redemptive story!
Wednesday august 28, primary schools principals met at New Life Presbyterian School at orange walk for our first principals meeting to refresh what and how our leadership journey has been,and to cast a renewed vision for the new school year.
The gathering ended with a lunch.
Our prayers for our primary schools principals.
anuary 13 and 14, 2025 about 18 teachers from different schools met at PCSB conference room to explore their potential as school leaders. Preparing emerging leaders to support their school leader or also introducing them to their journey to leadership is fundamental to their success and the school community success.
For two days ,16 and 17 January 2025, about 19 school principals from different schools met at PCSB Conference Room to learn from each other and also strengthen their leadership skills and perspective. The training session centered on encouraging and strengthen principals transactional skills and at the same time inviting and motivating them to also be transformational leaders through deeper and intentionally influencing and building healthy relationships with their whole school community.
Today 21 February,our four primary schools are gathered at Unity Presbyterian School in Belize enjoying, having fun and graciously competing at our annual PCSB spelling bee contest....
February 27, 2025, a wonderful follow up session of our annual principals' conference was held at our PCSB Conference Room. The session was led by our PCSB school principals as they shared their leadership journey after the two days conference in January 2025. Other school principals from other schools joined the session. There were very informative and practical presentations, interesting group discussions and ending with a lunch together.
