Melvin Jones Fellowship - Lions Club Seychelles (District 411A) donated raw materials such as mild steel bars, copper solid round bars, shafting round bars and MS sheets to Seychelles Institute of Technology for the purpose of training learners in welding and machining on 28th November 28, 2018 at 10:30AM.

The handing over Ceremony was held at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Seychelles Institute of Technology, Providence Industrial area, Mahe in the presences of the Office Bearers of Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) - Lions Club Seychelles (District 411A) and Management, Staff and Students of Seychelles Institute of Technology.

Cabinet has approved the development of regulations for recruitment and enrolment of international learners. Recommendations for the alignment of other regulations to cater for such international learners which include Immigration, Health, Employment, Tertiary Education structures have an aim of ensuring requirements for movement of people beyond borders for education purposes reflect national, regional and international requirements.

The regulations follow the development of a code of conduct by the Tertiary Educations Commission (TEC) back in 2016 , which were later changed to regulations upon advice from the Cabinet Office and approved by the TEC Board in November 2017 and now by the Cabinet on 1 August 2018.

Two underpinning principles of the regulations are; equal treatment of all students irrespective of being local or from overseas with special considerations for international learners . To recall, TEC has a broad duty of care, especially for learners below 18. International learners must be provided with clear, balanced and accurate information on the Seychelles and the institution at which they wish to study.

In anticipation of the granting of autonomy by the MoEHRD to the various Professional Centres, representatives of these institutions were invited to attend a series of information and training sessions, designed to streamline their entrance into this novel administrative structure. Autonomy requires that managers take on more responsibilities than they currently do, and therefore will require support during the transition phase. Facilitators from the DPA, World Bank as well as other consultants and guest speakers led lively discussions on various interrelated issues, such as the Role of the PC Board, Productivity and Enterprise in the organization, Records Management, etc.

Visit of Prof Johann Beckmann

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) was set up in 2012 following the enactment of the Tertiary Education Act (TEA) 2011.

One hundred and thirty (130) students have graduated from the School of Advanced Level Studies (Sals), with Stanio Sally emerging as the most outstanding performer.

Stanio received the President’s Cup from the hands of Vice-President Vincent Meriton during the school’s graduation ceremony held yesterday afternoon in the University of Seychelles’ (UniSey) auditorium at Anse Royale.

“I have worked really hard and participated in all the activities that the school has organised. I want to further my university studies, have a diploma and a degree. I also would like to thank all those who have helped me achieve all of my goals,” he said.

He also received a laptop, a tablet, cash and other prizes of which the most valuable is a scholarship permitting him to follow further studies at the university.

The graduates sat for Cambridge International Examinations at the end of 2016 in eighteen different subjects namely, Accounting, Art & Design, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, English language, French, Geography, History, Law, Literature in English, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sociology and Travel & Tourism.

Marcus Herve Peter Hoareau is the winner of the President’s Cup for most outstanding student during the 2016 graduation ceremony of the Seychelles Institute of Technology (SIT) held yesterday at the International Conference Centre.

Marcus, who followed the technician diploma course in telecommunications systems, was among the 214 students (187 males and 27 females) who graduated yesterday.

Banquet-spectacle à l’Ecole hôtelière

On a toujours dit qu’un repas est un moment de fête.

Et quand le repas est spécial, à l’occasion d’un anniversaire ou mariage par exemple, la fête peut également prendre la forme d’un spectacle. Il peut y avoir de la musique et on peut prononcer des discours, chanter, danser et faire bien d’autres choses pour mettre une vraie et agréable ambiance.

Ça peut aussi être le cas pour un banquet, qui peut être accompagné d’un show. Peut-être même qu’un banquet n’en est pas un s’il n’est pas animé! Ça serait trop moche non ? Et on aurait surement moins d’appétit. Mais que dira-t-on quand le banquet devient lui-même spectacle ?

En d’autres mots, un banquet où les serveurs et serveuses dépassent l’art habituel et classique de la restauration, avec des gestes collectifs simultanés et bien coordonnés. Ils passent plutôt à un niveau de prestation supérieur pour devenir des artistes aux gestes esthétiques et parfaitement synchronisés.

Par exemple, tous les invités sont servis en même temps : Les serveurs arrivant ensemble en file indienne, tenant un bol ou assiette dans chaque main. Ils vont se placer chacun entre deux clients et après quelques secondes de pause, les servent cérémonieusement en déposant avec grâce les récipients sur la table. Le service devient donc une cérémonie, un culte même.

Si donc ce concept de banquet-spectacle n’existait pas encore, l’école hôtelière des Seychelles – la Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) – l’a bel et bien inventé. Des invités privilégiés, tous d’une façon ou d’une autre partenaire de l’école, ont eu l’agréable occasion de le découvrir un samedi après-midi.

Debby Horsman has excelled out of 134 young graduates who have completed their studies from the Seychelles Business Studies Academy (SBSA).

Miss Horsman was presented with the President’s Cup by Designated Minister Macsuzy Mondon during the school’s graduation ceremony held yesterday afternoon in the University of Seychelles (UniSey) auditorium at Anse Royale.

She also received a laptop from President Danny Faure and other prizes including a scholarship from the Agency for National Human Resource Development (ANHRD) for further studies at university level.

Michaella Belle received the outstanding performer in diploma in office management and administration, while Stephanie Agathine received the outstanding performer in diploma in business studies and accounting.

Kate Louis was awarded for best effort in diploma in business studies and accounting and Kelly Luc was the recipient of this same award in diploma in office management and administration.

Karen Maria received the AAT Shield; Curtis Basset received the City & Guilds Shield, while Amanda Bradburn was awarded the Seychelles National Youth Council (SNYC) most improved student award.

The governing board award went to Amanda Hortere and in her vote of thanks she said time flew by very fast.