One of the 2008-2009 AlphaMax Academy's Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) student-group, Shoghi Mantri, has had the honour of being invited to represent Suriname and the AlphaMax Academy as a member of the International Scholar Laureate Program (ISLP) Delegation on Diplomacy & International Relations. These conferences are scheduled to be held in Australia, Central & Eastern Europe, China or South Africa in the summer of 2009.
The conference will explore the question: How large native communities and serious cultural gaps complicate the struggle of countries to take their place in the world community.
The students and faculty of the AlphaMax are proud that Shoghi has been nominated for this event.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Great Minds Great Thoughts - AlphaMax Christmas Presentation
On December 13th, the AlphaMax Academy held its annual school Christmas concert. The principal of the Academy, Mr. Sean Taylor, decided to embrace the “time for change” slogan and dedicated this year’s performance to some of the world’s greatest and bravest minds who lived. In addition to our usual Christmas items he directed a special presentation which consisted of excerpts from speeches from some of the most famous English speaking orators.
As anticipated, Great Minds,Great Thoughts , Great Moments in Time,was nothing short of spectacular. The theme of the concert was set to capture and personify the feeling of hope and a struggle that is as old as recollection itself. Students at the AlphaMax both young and old participated in what turned out to be an unforgettable experience.
Great Minds,Great Thoughts featured some of history’s most unforgettable representatives of the freedom fighting world: Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Chief Seattle, John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill, Patrick Henry, Abraham Lincoln, and of course the newly elected United States president Barack Obama.They were perfect candidates for this presentation as they are all well known for their inspirational speeches. Multiple high school pupils were each assigned parts of these icons’ famous speeches to recite, some even having multiple excerpts.
The names and parts are as follows:
Patrick Henry’s Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death - Marciano Proeve & Vijoya Taylor
Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream (excerpt) - Shannon Willemsberg
Martin Luther King’s I Have Seen The Mountaintop (excerpt) - Michelle Partoredjo & Tos Sahtoe
Sir Winston Churchill’s We Shall Fight On The Beaches (excerpt) - Michelle Partoredjo & Stephan Playfair
John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Speech - Gabrielle Goedhart
Malcolm X’s The Ballot or the Bullet (excerpt) - Yehudah Webster & Jess Ligeon
Barack Obama’s Yes We Can- Victory Speech (excerpt) - Seon Gomes, Marciano Proeve & Yehudah Webster
Chief Seattle’s ‘ Unnamed Speech’ (excerpt) - Zikomo Mhango, Jean Kartoredjo & Vincent Hilversum
The rendition was well received by the family and friends who attended that night. According to most in the audience, the participating students were eloquent, their speeches well-learnt, and the inspirational nature of the assigned speeches got them acting the parts of the great men who, long ago made their mark on history in one way or another. Even those who performed enjoyed the experience; they were full of pre-stage jitters, but by the end of the night, they all happily stated that it had been worth it.
However, Great Thoughts, Great Minds was only one aspect of a satisfyingly successful concert. The kindergarten and middle level students did a short skit based on Clemence Moore’s poem Twas The Night Before Christmas - complete with fully dressed Santa Claus! In addition, there were also two musical pieces played by the Academy’s music instructor Mr. Mathurin, Marysa Brandflu, Yamil Kartoredjo, David Chen, and Justin Ho, and a joy-themed dance which Mr. Krak and seven other students participated in.
It was, on the whole, an inspiring, uplifting evening that was enjoyed by viewers and performers alike.
-By Vijoya Taylor ; Seon Gomes
As anticipated, Great Minds,Great Thoughts , Great Moments in Time,was nothing short of spectacular. The theme of the concert was set to capture and personify the feeling of hope and a struggle that is as old as recollection itself. Students at the AlphaMax both young and old participated in what turned out to be an unforgettable experience.
Great Minds,Great Thoughts featured some of history’s most unforgettable representatives of the freedom fighting world: Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Chief Seattle, John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill, Patrick Henry, Abraham Lincoln, and of course the newly elected United States president Barack Obama.They were perfect candidates for this presentation as they are all well known for their inspirational speeches. Multiple high school pupils were each assigned parts of these icons’ famous speeches to recite, some even having multiple excerpts.
The names and parts are as follows:
Patrick Henry’s Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death - Marciano Proeve & Vijoya Taylor
Martin Luther King’s I Have a Dream (excerpt) - Shannon Willemsberg
Martin Luther King’s I Have Seen The Mountaintop (excerpt) - Michelle Partoredjo & Tos Sahtoe
Sir Winston Churchill’s We Shall Fight On The Beaches (excerpt) - Michelle Partoredjo & Stephan Playfair
John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Speech - Gabrielle Goedhart
Malcolm X’s The Ballot or the Bullet (excerpt) - Yehudah Webster & Jess Ligeon
Barack Obama’s Yes We Can- Victory Speech (excerpt) - Seon Gomes, Marciano Proeve & Yehudah Webster
Chief Seattle’s ‘ Unnamed Speech’ (excerpt) - Zikomo Mhango, Jean Kartoredjo & Vincent Hilversum
The rendition was well received by the family and friends who attended that night. According to most in the audience, the participating students were eloquent, their speeches well-learnt, and the inspirational nature of the assigned speeches got them acting the parts of the great men who, long ago made their mark on history in one way or another. Even those who performed enjoyed the experience; they were full of pre-stage jitters, but by the end of the night, they all happily stated that it had been worth it.
However, Great Thoughts, Great Minds was only one aspect of a satisfyingly successful concert. The kindergarten and middle level students did a short skit based on Clemence Moore’s poem Twas The Night Before Christmas - complete with fully dressed Santa Claus! In addition, there were also two musical pieces played by the Academy’s music instructor Mr. Mathurin, Marysa Brandflu, Yamil Kartoredjo, David Chen, and Justin Ho, and a joy-themed dance which Mr. Krak and seven other students participated in.
It was, on the whole, an inspiring, uplifting evening that was enjoyed by viewers and performers alike.
-By Vijoya Taylor ; Seon Gomes
Thursday, September 18, 2008
A Short History of TOEFL. at AlphaMax
TOEFL. stands for ‘Test of English as a Foreign Language’ and is a requirement for all non-English speaking students desirous of studying in the United States. The Alpha Max Academy is the only academic institution in Suriname which runs formal preparatory classes for this exam which is conducted by the American Embassy.
For the last 8 years, the Academy has offered preparatory classes twice per year, both to its internal students as well as external students who desire to study in the US.
The Academy is proud of its success achieved over the years where the majority of its students scored well above the average demanded as entry requirements by American institutions.
Last May, however, one Academy student, Vincent Hilversum, exceeded all expectations and scored the highest marks ever recorded in Suriname. (676). This was Vincent’s first attempt at the TOEFL and the Academy congratulates him once again on his success.
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For the last 8 years, the Academy has offered preparatory classes twice per year, both to its internal students as well as external students who desire to study in the US.
The Academy is proud of its success achieved over the years where the majority of its students scored well above the average demanded as entry requirements by American institutions.
Last May, however, one Academy student, Vincent Hilversum, exceeded all expectations and scored the highest marks ever recorded in Suriname. (676). This was Vincent’s first attempt at the TOEFL and the Academy congratulates him once again on his success.
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Monday, July 7, 2008
The 2008 United States Scholar-Athlete Games
The United States Scholar-Athlete Games (USSAG) of 2008 was a profound and unique experience for me.At the very least; it was simply not a happening that one could not enjoy. It was a program designed not only to focus on sportsmanship and fair play, but on leadership, communication, and communication skills. Except for one or two kinks in the program, everything that took place in the seven-day period was well-organized and designed to be everlasting memories.
In addition to meeting countless amazing persons from around the world, I got to get intensive training in Tennis – the sport for which I went. Plus, I got to have influential informative lectures from important speakers. The speakers each spoke on various topics concerning his or her own field ranging from Marianne Tyronne Smith and her role as female activist and writer Vint Cerf on technology and the role he played in the creation of the internet.
Each of the many speakers brought something new to think about for all the scholar-athletes and scholar-artists who came to this event. However, The speakers,however, would not have as much impact if it had not been combined with the sporting activities.
These activities were greatly enhanced by the participation of fellow scholar-athletes and scholar-artists, our patient instructors, and the great volunteer help.
Zikomo M
Note: AlphaMax was represented by three students at this event.
The United States Scholar-Athlete Games held at the University of Rhode Island- June 28 - July 5, 2008 gathered approximately 2,000 scholar-athletes and scholar-artists from all 50 states. The event included sports activities such as basketball, soccer and volleyball, and arts activities such as writing, symphony and choir.
In addition to meeting countless amazing persons from around the world, I got to get intensive training in Tennis – the sport for which I went. Plus, I got to have influential informative lectures from important speakers. The speakers each spoke on various topics concerning his or her own field ranging from Marianne Tyronne Smith and her role as female activist and writer Vint Cerf on technology and the role he played in the creation of the internet.
Each of the many speakers brought something new to think about for all the scholar-athletes and scholar-artists who came to this event. However, The speakers,however, would not have as much impact if it had not been combined with the sporting activities.
These activities were greatly enhanced by the participation of fellow scholar-athletes and scholar-artists, our patient instructors, and the great volunteer help.
Zikomo M
Note: AlphaMax was represented by three students at this event.
The United States Scholar-Athlete Games held at the University of Rhode Island- June 28 - July 5, 2008 gathered approximately 2,000 scholar-athletes and scholar-artists from all 50 states. The event included sports activities such as basketball, soccer and volleyball, and arts activities such as writing, symphony and choir.
Friday, April 18, 2008
AlphaMax Website is Live!
Our parent website went live at about 12.30 pm today.
Do visit http://www.alphamaxacademy.com and learn more about this little school in a far away country. We are committed to excellence in education and we are proud of what our students and teachers are achieving.
Do visit http://www.alphamaxacademy.com and learn more about this little school in a far away country. We are committed to excellence in education and we are proud of what our students and teachers are achieving.
Friday, February 29, 2008
AlphaMax defeats rival CLA 1-0
The first match in the IIC 2008 was the match between AMA and its arch rival CLA.
The game was expected to be exciting and hundreds of eager fans turned up at the SOSIS sports ground for this hotly contested game.
The first half saw CLA dominating. They began very aggressively. Their forwards tested our goal-keeper "Beertje" (Fadiel Sieuwpersaud) but they could still not get past our agile keeper. He made 5 spectacular saves. CLA's defense was also pretty good in the first half.
After the first half, the players got instructions from their coaches. However, 55 minutes of play, none of the teams were able to break the deadlock. Then the AlphaMax coach substituted Ryan for midfielder Yuri. After 2 minutes of play Ryan got the ball and made a spectacular cross to Diego, who headed the ball in the goal. CLA's goal-keeper did not t even get to smell the ball as it flew past him.
By Sports Reporter Ryan Benimadho
The game was expected to be exciting and hundreds of eager fans turned up at the SOSIS sports ground for this hotly contested game.
The first half saw CLA dominating. They began very aggressively. Their forwards tested our goal-keeper "Beertje" (Fadiel Sieuwpersaud) but they could still not get past our agile keeper. He made 5 spectacular saves. CLA's defense was also pretty good in the first half.
After the first half, the players got instructions from their coaches. However, 55 minutes of play, none of the teams were able to break the deadlock. Then the AlphaMax coach substituted Ryan for midfielder Yuri. After 2 minutes of play Ryan got the ball and made a spectacular cross to Diego, who headed the ball in the goal. CLA's goal-keeper did not t even get to smell the ball as it flew past him.
By Sports Reporter Ryan Benimadho
Saturday, February 23, 2008
AlphaMax Dominates Track and Field Events
2008 IIA TRACK & FIELD MEET
Venue: SOSIS Sportfield
Date: 23rd February, 2008
WINNERS & TIMES
40 M Girls 6-7 years 40 M Boys 6 – 7 years
1st Pl.: 7.63 Tamia Hoppie AMA 1st Pl.: 8.56 Tony Thiemen AMA
2nd 9.34 Moish Gravenbeek AMA 2nd Emiel Bram AMA
3rd Matthew Ho AMA
60 M Boys 8 – 10 years
1st Pl.: 6.64 Dino Thiemen AMA
2nd 7.21 Raoul Monsanto AMA
3rd Dylan AMA
80 M Girls 11-14 years 80 M Boys 11 – 14 years
1st Pl.: 12.02 Shiromani Heilbron AMA 1st Pl.: 10.21 Geoffrey Bell NL
2nd 12.34 Dyanti Deira AMA 2nd 10.71 Timothy Naarendorp AMA
3rd 12.70 Zikomo Mhango AMA 3rd 10.81 Vittorio Ceder NL
100M Girls 15-17 years 100M Boys 15 – 17 years
1st Pl.: 15.19 Shannon Willemsberg AMA 1st Pl.: 12.20 Isaiah Wiebers AMA
2nd 16.00 Angelica Hilversum AMA 2nd 12.62 Jess Ligeon AMA
3rd 16.50 Sharen Schaap AMA 3rd 12.89 Jason Nelom
100M Girls 18 + 100M Boys 18+
1st Pl.: Daniella Gotschein AMA 1st Pl.: 13.24 Ryan Benimadho AMA
2nd Elvira Sholles AMA 2nd 14.10 Fariel Bachnoe AMA
3rd 14.56 Jean Kartoredjo AMA
RELAYS
80M Boys 11-14 years
1st Pl.: 45.32 Geoffri Bell NL
Vittorio Ceder
Cecil Raghoebier
Steven Plouvier
2nd 50.22 Lorenzo Bourne AMA
Tommy Ramin
Joey
Timothy Naarendorp
3rd 50.30 Dino AMA
Daniel Kolf
Jason Hoppie
Raoul Monsanto
2008 IIA TRACK & FIELD MEET
Venue: SOSIS Sportfield
Date: 23rd February, 2008
Page TWO of TWO
100M Boys Open
1st Pl.: 53.50 Isaiah Wiebers AMA
Jess Ligeon
Jason Naarendorp
Stephan Playfair
2nd 59.75 Ryan Benimadho AMA
Azim King
Richardo Gotschein
Fariel Proeve
100M Girls Open
1st Pl.: 1.03.88 Angelica Hilversum AMA
Shannon Willemberg
Marysa Brandflu
Daniella Gotschein
2nd 1.04.75 Tiffany Thiemen AMA
Dyanti Deira
Shiromani Heilbron
Zikomo Mhango
3rd 1.10.00 Sabrina Wesenhagen AMA
Kristina Taylor
Elvira Sholles
Sheran Schaap
Venue: SOSIS Sportfield
Date: 23rd February, 2008
WINNERS & TIMES
40 M Girls 6-7 years 40 M Boys 6 – 7 years
1st Pl.: 7.63 Tamia Hoppie AMA 1st Pl.: 8.56 Tony Thiemen AMA
2nd 9.34 Moish Gravenbeek AMA 2nd Emiel Bram AMA
3rd Matthew Ho AMA
60 M Boys 8 – 10 years
1st Pl.: 6.64 Dino Thiemen AMA
2nd 7.21 Raoul Monsanto AMA
3rd Dylan AMA
80 M Girls 11-14 years 80 M Boys 11 – 14 years
1st Pl.: 12.02 Shiromani Heilbron AMA 1st Pl.: 10.21 Geoffrey Bell NL
2nd 12.34 Dyanti Deira AMA 2nd 10.71 Timothy Naarendorp AMA
3rd 12.70 Zikomo Mhango AMA 3rd 10.81 Vittorio Ceder NL
100M Girls 15-17 years 100M Boys 15 – 17 years
1st Pl.: 15.19 Shannon Willemsberg AMA 1st Pl.: 12.20 Isaiah Wiebers AMA
2nd 16.00 Angelica Hilversum AMA 2nd 12.62 Jess Ligeon AMA
3rd 16.50 Sharen Schaap AMA 3rd 12.89 Jason Nelom
100M Girls 18 + 100M Boys 18+
1st Pl.: Daniella Gotschein AMA 1st Pl.: 13.24 Ryan Benimadho AMA
2nd Elvira Sholles AMA 2nd 14.10 Fariel Bachnoe AMA
3rd 14.56 Jean Kartoredjo AMA
RELAYS
80M Boys 11-14 years
1st Pl.: 45.32 Geoffri Bell NL
Vittorio Ceder
Cecil Raghoebier
Steven Plouvier
2nd 50.22 Lorenzo Bourne AMA
Tommy Ramin
Joey
Timothy Naarendorp
3rd 50.30 Dino AMA
Daniel Kolf
Jason Hoppie
Raoul Monsanto
2008 IIA TRACK & FIELD MEET
Venue: SOSIS Sportfield
Date: 23rd February, 2008
Page TWO of TWO
100M Boys Open
1st Pl.: 53.50 Isaiah Wiebers AMA
Jess Ligeon
Jason Naarendorp
Stephan Playfair
2nd 59.75 Ryan Benimadho AMA
Azim King
Richardo Gotschein
Fariel Proeve
100M Girls Open
1st Pl.: 1.03.88 Angelica Hilversum AMA
Shannon Willemberg
Marysa Brandflu
Daniella Gotschein
2nd 1.04.75 Tiffany Thiemen AMA
Dyanti Deira
Shiromani Heilbron
Zikomo Mhango
3rd 1.10.00 Sabrina Wesenhagen AMA
Kristina Taylor
Elvira Sholles
Sheran Schaap
Thursday, February 21, 2008
The IIA Games - Fixtures and Dates
Event Date Time Venue Contesttants
Track & Field Sat 23 Feb 8.30 am Sosis Sports Ground AMA, NL
Tennis Mon. Feb 25 TBA----------------------------AMA, CLA
Knock Out Compettitions
Soccer
NL vs IAS Mon Feb 25 4.00pm Sosis Sports Ground
AMA vs IAS Mon Feb 25 5.00pm Sosis Sports Ground
Volleyball
NL vs CLA Tue. Feb 26 4.00 pm IAS Hall, Lawtonlaan
AMA vsIAS Tue Feb 26 5.30 pm IAS Hall, Lawtonlaan
Basketball
AMA vs NL Wed. Feb 27 3.30 pm IAS Hall, Lawtonlaan
IAS vs CLA Wed. Feb 27 5.30 pm IAS Hall, Lawtonlaan
Championship Finals
Soccer Friday Mar 7 4.00 pm Sossis Sports Ground
Volleyball Sat. Mar 8 4.00 pm Venue : TBA
Basketball Sat. Mar 8 5.30 pm Venue : TBA
Awards Ceremony- Sat Mar. 8 -- After Championships.
AMA -- AlphaMax Academy
CLA-- Cristian Liberty Academy
IAS--International Academy of Suriname
NL- Nederlands Lyceum
Track & Field Sat 23 Feb 8.30 am Sosis Sports Ground AMA, NL
Tennis Mon. Feb 25 TBA----------------------------AMA, CLA
Knock Out Compettitions
Soccer
NL vs IAS Mon Feb 25 4.00pm Sosis Sports Ground
AMA vs IAS Mon Feb 25 5.00pm Sosis Sports Ground
Volleyball
NL vs CLA Tue. Feb 26 4.00 pm IAS Hall, Lawtonlaan
AMA vsIAS Tue Feb 26 5.30 pm IAS Hall, Lawtonlaan
Basketball
AMA vs NL Wed. Feb 27 3.30 pm IAS Hall, Lawtonlaan
IAS vs CLA Wed. Feb 27 5.30 pm IAS Hall, Lawtonlaan
Championship Finals
Soccer Friday Mar 7 4.00 pm Sossis Sports Ground
Volleyball Sat. Mar 8 4.00 pm Venue : TBA
Basketball Sat. Mar 8 5.30 pm Venue : TBA
Awards Ceremony- Sat Mar. 8 -- After Championships.
AMA -- AlphaMax Academy
CLA-- Cristian Liberty Academy
IAS--International Academy of Suriname
NL- Nederlands Lyceum
The Games begin this weekend!
On Saturday Feb. 23rd we have the International Inter-School Athletic (IIA)Games from 8.30 am at Sosis Sports Group.
Please come out and cheer us-- " AMA, ALL THE WAY.'
As Teacher Olive says: " Winning is not everything. Winning is the only thing".
Please come out and cheer us-- " AMA, ALL THE WAY.'
As Teacher Olive says: " Winning is not everything. Winning is the only thing".
Thursday, January 31, 2008
GAC Level 2 Classes begin
The second semester of the Global Asssessment Program began on Jan 21.
In this section of the program students will do modules in Science and Business Studies in addition to the other modules in Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, Data Management and Math.
We wish the students doing the program continued success.
In this section of the program students will do modules in Science and Business Studies in addition to the other modules in Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, Data Management and Math.
We wish the students doing the program continued success.
Parent Teachers Meetings
Meeting with parents will take place at AlphaMax Academy on Feb 12 and 13.
On Feb 12 the meeting will be for parents of lower and middle school. The Feb. 13 meeting will be for parents of high school and GAC students.
Both meetings are scheduled for 7.00 p.m.
On Feb 12 the meeting will be for parents of lower and middle school. The Feb. 13 meeting will be for parents of high school and GAC students.
Both meetings are scheduled for 7.00 p.m.
The Games are On!
The annual inter collegiate games will be held on from Feb 28 to March 8.
The competing schools are: AlphaMax Academy; Netherlands Lyceum; Christian Liberty
Academy; and the International Academy of Suriname.
Athletics will be held on the weekend of the 28th and the 29th of February.
Teams will compete in Football, Basketball, and Volleyball. Individuals will compete in Track and Tennis. This year football will have 2 sections. There will be a competition for students 13 and under. There will be another competition for students 14 and above.
The team games will be on a knock out basis.
In Track each institution will select two athletes to enter each event.
The competing schools are: AlphaMax Academy; Netherlands Lyceum; Christian Liberty
Academy; and the International Academy of Suriname.
Athletics will be held on the weekend of the 28th and the 29th of February.
Teams will compete in Football, Basketball, and Volleyball. Individuals will compete in Track and Tennis. This year football will have 2 sections. There will be a competition for students 13 and under. There will be another competition for students 14 and above.
The team games will be on a knock out basis.
In Track each institution will select two athletes to enter each event.
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