Healthy Schools Awards 2025

Welcome to the Healthy Schools Programme!

The Government of Bermuda’s Healthy Schools programme, led by the Department of Health, is committed to promoting a culture of wellness within our island’s schools. Each year, schools demonstrating excellence in healthy eating, physical activity, and overall well-being are celebrated at the Annual Healthy Schools Awards Ceremony. This prestigious event honors public, private, and preschool institutions that have prioritized student and staff wellness by meeting this year’s selected health components.

Recognizing Wellness Excellence

Schools participating in the Healthy Schools programme showcase their commitment to a healthier environment by aligning with four main Components of Health:

  1. Physical Environment – Fostering safe, supportive, and health-conscious school settings.
  2. Physical Education & Physical Activity – Providing opportunities for students to be active throughout the school day.
  3. Health Education – Teaching essential health concepts across all school levels.
  4. Social and Emotional Environment – Supporting positive relationships and mental well-being among students and staff.

Celebrating the Journey: Health for Success Accomplishments

Since its inception, the Healthy Schools initiative has built a legacy of impactful health policies and school wellness programs. Here’s a timeline of key milestones:

  • 1991-1994: Under the guidance of Dr. Mark Coulby, the Health for Success committee was formed, strengthening partnerships with schools to address health topics like violence prevention and mental health.
  • 1994-1998: With leadership from Mrs. Betsy Baillie and public health nutritionists, a School Nutrition Policy was developed, and a structured Public School Health Education Curriculum was created to ensure consistent, age-appropriate health education.
  • 1999-2004: Former committee nurses Lovette Lovell and Lynn Jackson coordinated early childhood health initiatives, launching Preschool Nutrition Policies and establishing an annual health assessment for 5-year-olds. During this time, the Teen Wellness Assessment was also introduced to capture health data for middle and senior school students.

One of the standout programs developed during this period was the Nutrition Incentives Initiative in partnership with the Bermuda Diabetes Association, which rewards schools for leading nutrition and physical activity projects.

Program Successes and Community Partnerships

Healthy Schools has also driven initiatives like Bermuda’s first school breakfast program at Francis Patton Primary, backed by MarketPlace and the Continental Society, along with enhanced P.E. and afterschool programs through the Department of Youth & Sport. These programs emphasize the role of nutrition, physical activity, and social well-being in supporting students' academic and personal success.

A Unified Goal for Health and Success

Through the Healthy Schools programme, the Departments of Education and Health work together to ensure every student thrives in a school environment that prioritizes well-being. These efforts cultivate a culture of health and resilience that extends beyond the classroom and benefits the whole community. Join us in celebrating the strides made and in supporting the future of Bermuda’s youth through health and wellness.

For more information on the Healthy Schools programme and the Annual Awards Ceremony, please contact us at the Department of Health or visit our website at www.health.gov.bm. 

Together, we’re building a healthier future!

Healthy Schools Awards

Healthy Schools Awards 2025

The Healthy Schools Awards focused on schools that consistently promote health to its students and staff. Schools submitted evidence of their compliance to this year’s four (4) selected Components of Health. 

Thirteen public and private primary, middle, and senior schools, and eight government preschools were reviewed.

Healthy Schools Awards

The Healthy Schools Recognition Awards 2024-2025:

Category 1 – GOLD AWARDS to Reviewed Preschools and Schools:

Preschools:

  • Devonshire Preschool
  • Lagoon Park Preschool
  • Lyceum Preschool
  • Prospect Preschool
  • Southampton Preschool
  • St. David’s Preschool
  • St. Paul’s Preschool
  • Warwick Preschool

Schools:

  • CedarBridge Academy
  • Dalton E. Tucker Primary
  • East End Primary
  • Francis Patton Primary
  • Gilbert Institute
  • Port Royal Primary
  • Prospect Primary
  • Saltus Grammar
  • St. George’s Preparatory School
  • The Berkeley Institute
  • Victor Scott Primary
  • West End Primary
  • West Pembroke Primary

 

Category 2 – GOLD Award for a 80-100% Cleaning Level to School Custodians:

  • Teoyona Gilbert, CedarBridge Academy
  • Stanford Hughes, Dalton E. Tucker Primary
  • Ronald Tannock, Dalton E. Tucker Primary
  • Raphael Barnett, Dellwood Middle School
  • Omar Jones, Dellwood Middle School
  • Deborah Richardson Swan, Dellwood Middle School
  • Elroy Smith, Dellwood Middle School
  • Francine Johnson, Elliot Primary
  • Perry Trott, Elliot Primary
  • David Barrington, Gilbert Institute
  • Leo, Gilbert Institute
  • Tracy Raynor, Gilbert Institute
  • James Trott, Harrington Sound Primary
  • Troy Douglas, Lyceum Preschool
  • Keith Smith, Northlands Primary
  • Shinell Smith, Northlands Primary
  • Sherine Altonor, Paget Primary
  • Anthony Basden, Paget Primary
  • Craig Evans, Port Royal Primary
  • Ricky Pimental, Prospect Preschool
  • Jerome Martin, Prospect Primary
  • Rodré Wilson, Prospect Primary
  • Vagonel Smith, Purvis Primary
  • Juliette Stevens, Purvis Primary
  • Lionel Cann, Saltus Grammar
  • Krishna Bahadur Chhetri, Somersfield Academy
  • Randolph Joynes, Somersfield Academy
  • Ammuaakhu Sahnera, Somerset Primary
  • Frank Smith, Somerset Primary
  • Darick DeSilva, St. David’s Primary
  • Robert Pitcher, St. George’s Preparatory School
  • Zeno Walker, St. George’s Preschool
  • Preston Dowling, Success Academy
  • Jarazhino Bassett, The Berkeley Institute
  • R. David Butterfield, The Berkeley Institute
  • Tamika Hassell, The Berkeley Institute
  • Sherma Darrell, The Berkeley Institute
  • Rudolph Stroble, The Berkeley Institute
  • Sister Kahlilah, The Clara Mohammad School
  • Anthony Raynor, Victor Scott Preschool
  • Anthony Raynor, Victor Scott Primary
  • Clinton Simmons. Victor Scott Primary
  • Eddie Bashir, Warwick Preschool
  • Aaron Lewis, West End Primary
  • Edward Swan, West End Primary
  • Gregory Albuoy, West Pembroke Primary

 

Category 3 – PLATINUM Award for a 100% Cleaning Level to School Custodians:

  • Andrew Richardson, East End Primary
  • Raymond Johnson, Elliot Primary
  • Randy Bean, Sandys Secondary Middle School
  • Jay Simons, Sandys Secondary Middle School

 

Category 4 – Preschool and School Innovation Awards in Alphabetical Order:

For Student Wellness – 

  • Dalton E. Tucker Primary, 
  • Victor Scott Primary

For Employee Wellness -

  • Dalton E. Tucker Primary, Zonique Furbert
  • Prospect Preschool, Alana Wilson Prospect Primary, Jessica Furtado
  • The Berkeley Institute, Tiannia Symonds and the Wellness Team
  • Victor Scott Primary, Keitha Hodgson and Aaron Lugo
Healthy Schools Awards

Category 5 – Preschool and School Health Champions in Alphabetical Order:

Preschools:

  • Devonshire Preschool: Karen Bramlett, La'Shay Hollinsid, Jaleighsa Webb, and Letitia Williams
  • Lagoon Park Preschool: Kim DeSilva and Kari White
  • Lyceum Preschool: Sarah Brown
  • Prospect Preschool: Alana Wilson
  • Southampton Preschool: Shunna Muhammad and Lugenia Payne
  • St. Paul’s Preschool: Chrystal Bean, Julie Lowe, and Kelli Robinson
  • Warwick Preschool: Natasha Hurst, Linnal Simons, and Andrea Tucker

Schools:

  • CedarBridge Academy: Joanne Anderson, Melanie Burrows, Golda DeMattos, Teoyona Gilbert, Lanna Holder, Theslyn Catlyn Martin, and Neville Zuill
  • East End Primary: Neil Paynter and Laree Talbot
  • Francis Patton Primary: Quincey Aberdeen, Andrea Isaac, and Dr. Stacia Ming
  • Gilbert Institute: Suzette Cheeseman
  • Port Royal Primary: Nicholas Detzer, Zephyr Miranda, Ava Robinson, Damian Robinson, and Zoey Trott
  • Prospect Primary: Jessica Furtado, Jasmine Simons Galloway, and Kasandra Hayward
  • Purvis Primary: Rochelle Bean
  • Saltus Grammar: Nadia Robinson
  • Sandys Secondary Middle School: Charlene Anglade, Sandra Stowe, Shantia Tankard, Reginald Tucker, Sylvia Vigne, and Rickey Watts
  • Somersfield Academy: Ankeysha Place and Randolph Joynes
  • St. George’s Preparatory School: David Campbell
  • The Berkeley Institute: Tiannia Symonds
  • Victor Scott Primary: Keitha Hodgson, Aaron Lugo, Elizabeth Roberts, and Kennelyn Smith
  • West End Primary: Clifftina Bowen, Nerissa Gilbert, Shaun Philpott, and Vernée Philpott
  • West Pembroke Primary: Francine McMahon, Makeila Ming, and PTA President Donika York

Category 6 – Outstanding Health-Promoting Public Service Officers:

  • Department of Education:
    • Mr. Dwayne Caisey, Facilities Manager:
    • Mrs. Sherri-Lee Bucci, Assistant Director, Early Childhood
    • Ms. Sakina Steede, Quality Assurance Officer
  • Department of Health’s School Nurses:
    • Abigael Baker
    • Debbie Barboza
    • Tina Martin-James
    • Allison Maycock
    • Channa McGowan
    • Rochée Saltus
    • Erinn Smith
    • Daedra-Ann Wilson-Walters
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