
Emmanuel Botsio received a standing ovation at the 39th Annual ACB Caribbean National CSEC Awards after being honoured with the Director of Education’s Special Recognition Award.
Botsio, who began at the Adele School for Special Children and later joined the All Saints Secondary Learner Support Programme, overcame challenges to become the 2024 salutatorian. He earned a Grade I in Family Resource Management—his department’s only such result—and passed English A and Social Studies, with competencies in maths and science.
A gifted musician, Botsio plays drums, flute, and steel pan, earning accolades from Trinity College London. He credits his teachers, church, and community music programs for helping him thrive. Grateful for the journey, Botsio thanked God for his achievements.

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Well done, these are the kind of news we should hear more often, very proud of you
I have learned never to write off anyone. With the best family support, environment and help and the child’s willingness and resolve to overcome any challenges including learning disabilities, a child can succeed. Nothing is beyond our reach if we make the effort. I hope that his success and achievement would serve as an inspiration for others. Heartiest congratulations to you Emmanuel and to your family.
Congratulations are in order.
Keep going !
This is the kind of news I love to hear.
Congratulations! Society needs to support all learners with special needs.