Walking through Campus B of the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School (ALHCS) on Friday, 19th June 2026, it quickly became clear that the annual I CAN DO Student Exhibition was about much more than displaying school projects. It was a showcase of creativity, practical skills and the many different ways students are learning to apply classroom knowledge in the real world.
The exhibition featured work from Visual Arts, Spanish, Home Economics, Design and Technology, Information Technology and other subject areas, giving students an opportunity to demonstrate what they had learned throughout the academic year.
Deputy Principal Mr. Perry Richardson explained that the exhibition serves as an alternative form of assessment, allowing students to showcase their understanding through projects completed during the year rather than relying solely on traditional examinations. He noted that the programme continues to expand, with Information Technology and Modern Languages among the latest additions.
Students themselves guided visitors through the displays, proudly explaining their work and sharing the stories behind their creations.
In the Visual Arts department, colourful paintings, ceramics, embroidered cushions, decorative bags and macramé projects filled the classroom. Head of Visual Arts Mrs. Octavia Fleming highlighted the importance of nurturing artistic talent, while student artist Shea Wills drew attention with a collection of detailed drawings ranging from knights and aircraft to landscapes and gaming controllers.
The Spanish department demonstrated how language learning can extend beyond vocabulary exercises. Under the guidance of Mrs. Jhan Challenger-Gibson, students researched Spanish-speaking countries including Bolivia, Peru and Nicaragua while creating projects that blended language, culture and creativity. One standout display was a second-form student’s book, My Journey Through Different Perspectives, which used different parts of the body as narrators to demonstrate Spanish grammar and sentence construction.
Practical life skills was at the centre of the Home Economics department, where students showcased sewing projects, family trees, vision boards and a variety of baked goods. The displays highlighted not only lessons in nutrition, food safety, hygiene, and household management, but also those designed to support the development of personal goals.
Meanwhile, the Design and Technology department offered a glimpse into the future. Students displayed Pinewood Derby racing cars, coding projects and programmable Edison robots capable of following lines, responding to sound and navigating obstacles. Mr. Jevohn Martin said the programme encourages students to develop problem-solving, engineering and technological skills that are becoming increasingly important in modern careers.
Technology was also a major focus in the Information Technology department, where students demonstrated skills in data management, spreadsheets and digital literacy while exploring career opportunities in fields such as cybersecurity, web development and data analytics.
Altogether, the exhibition highlighted the scope of talent across the ALHCS Campus B. From art and languages to robotics and culinary skills, students demonstrated that education is not only about passing examinations but also about building confidence, discovering interests and developing practical abilities for the future.
Whether through a painting, a Spanish presentation, a decorated cupcake or a coded robot, the message of the exhibition was clear: students are capable of far more than simply memorising information — they are learning how to create, innovate and thrive.
By Janissa Fleming
