The Rock Educational Support Services was birthed in 2008 when Rev. Agard and his wife, Sis. Kate, were impressed of the Lord to provide additional support for the academic advancement of the children and families of the Morvant community. It involves a scholarship that is awarded based on academic performance and which may be used for the purchase of anything related to pupils’ studies, for example, textbooks and stationery. There are currently 19 students receiving the RESS scholarship.
Students attain eligibility for the scholarship when they attend COTR’s Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) Prayer Service, held shortly before the yearly examination. Invitations are sent out to the primary schools in the Morvant area, namely St. Dominic’s RC, Morvant Anglican, Chinapoo Government, Morvant New Government, Lower Morvant Government, and Hockett Baptist. Even though students from COTR’s congregation are invited, only those who attend the aforementioned schools are eligible for the grant.
The scholarship is then awarded to the student from each of the specified schools who achieves the highest Composite Standard Score in the SEA compared to their schoolmates who attended the Prayer Service. They receive this scholarship for the duration of their Secondary schooling, provided that they maintain an average grade of at least 70% during the school year. Students who do not maintain that grade are given an opportunity in the following year to have their scholarship reinstated.
While RESS began as a grant for Secondary School study between Forms 1-5, the need for it to be extended to those pursuing Sixth Form and tertiary-level education was recognised a few years ago and steps taken to fund such students. Several of the pupils who were assisted throughout their Secondary School career by RESS are now at university benefitting from this expansion, including one student who is studying at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Jamaica.
Church on The Rock delights to see young people excel. It has purposed to continue to support the students currently enrolled with RESS and assist many other students in the futureÂ
To create a Spirit of Excellence, through education, for all children within the community of Morvant.
The Rock Education Support Service (RESS) is a church-based organization that aims to transform lives within the community of Morvant, through the provision of educational, spiritual, social, and financial support to students and their families, from Preschool to University.
Provide Preschoolers with Scholarships, for free education as part of the already established Scholarship programme.
Continue the excellent education programme regardless of the negative effect of Covid-19 on the economy.
Provide for every needy student while understanding the school's capacity and spatial limitations.
Provide ancillary support: At least one meal per day; teaching and learning apparatus; sport and art equipment; and teachers.
Develop a safe and secured outdoor playing area.
Create the currently needed capacity to comfortably house, 120 Preschoolers and the adequate staff necessary.
Provide a class for Spanish speakers, to meet the educational needs of Preschoolers amongst the Spanish-Speaking refugees.
Provide continuity for each group of students through primary to tertiary levels of education.
Provide free family, financial, legal, and career guidance and counseling via the church's Family Care Centre.
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 5:45am.
Meeting ID: 814 4516 9000
Password: 295553
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