Joy, pride and celebration filled the lush gardens of Sandals Halcyon Beach Resort as the Sandals Early Childhood Learning & Development Centre held its first-ever graduation and transition ceremony in the Mirage Conference Room.


This milestone event honoured ten young graduates and marked a year of achievement, vision and community spirit. Parents, educators and members of the Sandals executive team gathered in support of the young learners, whose bright smiles and beaming pride lit up the room.


The event signified not just the completion of a chapter in early learning, but the establishment of a new legacy in early childhood education at Sandals Resorts. Delivering the keynote address was Mr. Winston Anderson, managing director of Sandals Resorts.


International for the Eastern Caribbean, who played an instrumental role in the centre’s establishment.


The Centre has quickly become a model for early childhood education in the region. With a focus on holistic development, the institution has introduced seasonal holidays, sports activities and meaningful cultural engagement, including participation in Saint Lucia’s Junior Jazz and Arts Festival and the Lantern Making Competition, all of which have helped shape students into confident, curious learners rooted in local culture