Mr. Ceyon Ollivierre of The St. Vincent Grammar School made history yesterday March 23rd, when he emerged as the overall winner of the 17th ECGC Home Economics Competition. This is the first year the St. Vincent Grammar School is offering Home Economics and the first year the school entered the competition. Ceyon Ollivierre won several prizes in various categories including, best in Flour category and best male entrant.
Kufanya Woodley of the Campden Park Secondary took the second position and Corey Balcombe of the St. Martin’s Secondary came in third.
The East Caribbean Group of Companies has collaborated with the SVG Home Economics Association and the Ministry of Education for the past 17 years to hold the ECGC Home Economics Competition. Participants used ECGC’s rice and flour for the preparation of dishes.
The finals for the 2010 ECGC Home Economics Competition took place at the Kingstown Multi-Purpose Center. A total of seven (7) students throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines participated after having emerged from the zonal competitions.
FINALISTS:
| Student | School |
|---|---|
| Kurdonna Jacobs | North Union Secondary School |
| Angelene Hackshaw | North Union Secondary School |
| Kufayna Woodley | Campden Park Secondary |
| Lauren Barriere | St. Joseph’s Convent Marriaqua |
| Corey Balcombe | St. Martin’s Secondary School |
| Jamessa Alexander | Union Island Secondary |
| Ceyon Ollivierre | St. Vincent Grammar School |
The stipulations for the finals would be the preparation of dishes using ECGC’s products.
The Awards Ceremony followed the finals and was held at the Peace Memorial Hall.