BATCE Alumni
Who Are We?
Welcome to the BATCE Alumni Association. We are graduates of both Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East. BATCE Alumni Association is a community where individuals can network, share ideas and uplift each other as members of the BATCE family.
Primarily, BATCE Alumni Association is dedicated to the promotion of the welfare of these two institutions of learning and the establishment of a mutually beneficial relationship between the schools and their alumni. As such, we aim to achieve the above by connecting the colleges with fellow graduates through a wealth of activities, the development of a robust Alumni network, continuing educational and mentorship programs, and alumni events development.
We aspire to leverage the talents, skills and abilities of past and present students to support our schools and transform communities. As an Alumni, we continue the tradition of selflessly serving our community and enjoying the company of some old friends along the way. Come serve with us as we seek to build a strong, stable and dynamic Alumni Association and subsequently impact positively individuals, lives and communities.
History of the Alumni
The BATCE Alumni Association was founded by Mr. Kerron Ottley and Ms. Jessica Ragbir and officially launched in October 11th 2014 in the form of a cocktail party. The association is governed by a constitution and comprises of past students, volunteering our services for the benefit of the BATCE Community. We are an independent group which works in collaboration with various groups of both schools, including the Parent Support Group to ensure that the interests of the schools are served whilst the integrity of the association is self-sustained.
The Association held the first AGM on October 21st 2017 to elect a completed executive with Ms. Jessica Ragbir as the President, to continue the start-up process of the Alumni. Thus far, the Alumni is known for their annual All Fours Competition fundraiser and support at various school events. We continue to collaborate with other Alumni Associations to build a stronger network and engage in fundraising activities.
Our Vision
To be the leading partner in the development of BATCE, connecting alumni, students and the community.
Our Mission
To create a network of Alumni to benefit past and present students of BATCE spiritually, morally and financially through programs and services.
Our Purpose
- Bring together all the Alumni of past years and create a universal network of skilled and practical individuals, which may be able to assist the students and both schools in academic and infrastructural development.
- Raise funds to assist the BATCE community.
- Provide support to BATCE graduates by providing career guidance, networking and marketing of sole proprietors.
- Be a role model to each student and provide moral support to all present students of the school.
- Create bursaries for students who:
- Need assistance in purchasing books and any stationery materials.
- Have been successful in their particular area of study.
- Have created an innovation that may be beneficial to the school, the country and by extension to the global community.
- Provide support service to members of the Association in order to enable them to strive effectively for their vocational and career growth and to achieve the aims of BATCE through appropriate programmes.
- To promote unity of purpose among Alumni through constant contact with all alumni countrywide and internationally by establishing a database of all past student via use of technology.
- To serve as an effective communication and information instrument among members, and between members and the Alumni Association.
- To support both schools in attaining their strategic goals and objectives; and
- To liaise with alumni associations and convocations of other secondary institutions.
Key Members
Jessica Ragbir – President, graduating year 2004
Kayla Lee – Vice President, graduating year 2008
Jenneile Francois-Delancey – Secretary, graduating year 2004
Dion Augustus – Trinity College East Liasion, graduating year 2006
Triston Phillip – Social Media Member, graduating year 2003
Rondell Gulston – Communications Officer, graduating year 2012
Steffon Gibbs – Social Media and Database Team Lead, graduating year 2012
Kareem Alexander – Events Coordinator, graduating year 2007
Rorey Gaya – Legal Officer, graduating year 2008
Nigel Sambrano – Social Media Expert, graduating year 2006
Benefits
• Network of professionals, consisting of past students
• Exclusive Membership with Merchant Discounts