Ocean View Academy - SXM

🎓 Ocean View Horizon | Awards Celebration & Graduation Night 2026 🌅

On Friday, June 12, the Ocean View Academy community gathered at The Setai in Indigo Bay to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and honour the graduates of the Class of 2026.

Against the backdrop of a stunning Caribbean sunset, this year's theme, "Ocean View Horizon," reflected both the journey our students have completed and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

We were honoured to welcome Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina as keynote speaker, whose inspiring address encouraged graduates to embrace the future with confidence, perseverance, and purpose. We were also privileged to hear heartfelt remarks from Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs, whose reflections on individualized education and student success resonated deeply with those in attendance.

We were proud to celebrate the achievements of our graduates:

🎓 Grade 12 Graduates
AJ Marks
Christopher Rogers

🎓 Grade 8 Graduates
Michelle Lin
Nate Judd
Skyla Richardson
Riley Prudent

The evening concluded with a beautiful reception overlooking Indigo Bay, where graduates, families, educators, government representatives, and community supporters gathered to celebrate this important milestone.

A sincere thank you to Artemia Catering for the outstanding food and service, The Setai for providing such a spectacular venue, and Souleyman Photography for capturing the evening so beautifully.

At Ocean View Academy, we believe that education is about more than academics. Watching our students grow in confidence, character, independence, and leadership remains one of the greatest rewards of our work. We are incredibly proud of each student we celebrated that evening and look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the years ahead.

❤️ Congratulations, Class of 2026. The horizon is just the beginning.

🎾☀️ A fantastic way to wrap up our final PADEL trip of the year!

Yesterday, Ocean View Academy switched things up from our regular visits to Belair PADEL Club and headed over to Port de Plaisance for a full day of skill development, friendly competition, and learning beyond the classroom.

A huge thank you to SXM Padel Club and Ignacio Jauregui for helping build this partnership over the past few years and giving our students these opportunities.

A special thank you as well to Coach Pieter for an excellent lesson yesterday. It was our first time working with him, and the students had a great experience.

It has been incredible watching the growth in skill level, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the year. 🎾

After the lesson, students had an opportunity to cool down in the pool before enjoying an excellent lunch delivery from Pollos Hermanos SXM. Finishing the afternoon with some free PADEL play was a great way to wrap up an amazing day! 🏊🍔

And we are already looking ahead to next year...

Our Thursday afternoon Physical Education and Wellness Program will continue to expand and include rotations between:

🎾 PADEL lessons and trips to Belair and Port de Plaisance

🏊 Belair Community Centre visits, which will feature swim instruction and pool activities, fitness sessions, and Zumba classes

⚽ Outdoor athletics at the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex, including soccer, running, and athletic training

🌴 Outdoor wellness and activity days, including field trips, beach activities, and hikes in the surrounding area

🏃 OVA Running Team, with plans to participate in events such as the Around the Island Relay and other interscholastic runs

Learning at OVA goes beyond the classroom. Building healthy habits, confidence, teamwork, and resilience continues to be an important part of who we are.