Jamaica’s Varna Thomas Tops Region in Cape Exams
Varna Thomas, an Ardenne High School Student was recently presented with the award for the Most Outstanding Candidate in the May/June CAPE examinations.
She received the award at the opening of CXC’s Council Meeting and Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Barbados on Thursday.
Thomas earned a Grade I in 12 Units, all with As on the module grades.
2016 marks the first time The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is issuing regional awards for outstanding performance in the Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC).
The 17-year-old credits strong family ties for her academic achievements and is quoted by The Gleaner as saying “I am very grateful to have had parents who took such an active interest in their child’s learning.”
She was born in India before migrating to Jamaica with her parents and two sisters in 2007.
Thomas is currently a first year medical student at the University of the West Indies.
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