Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Sacred Heart Junior College, Belize is offering a LATEX course this Summer.  LATEX is an advanced typesetting program, and it's used in academia and science fields. Cool certification to have.

"It will be a 6-week online course starting on June 3rd to July 12th, 2024. If you are interested in this summer course, please email us at registrar@shc.edu.bz for more information."

Sacred Heart Junior College will be partnering with UB to offer Bachelor's degrees.  Currently, they'll have Business degrees in Marketing, Management, and Finance. Awesome to see even more educational opportunities in the Twin Towns.  Education is the key!

The Belize Forest Department is having their Youth Summer Camp from July 10th through the 14th. It'll be held at the Sacred Heart Junior College pavilion.

'It's time for the Forest Department's summer camp!

Summer camp dates: July 10th-14th
Venue: Sacred Heart Junior College Pavilion, San Ignacio Town'

Summer learning opportunity.  Sacred Heart Junior College will have a Graphic Design Certification Course starting on Wednesday, June 21st. It's a 2 week intensive course.  https://shjc.edu.bz/graphic-design-certificate/

The Scorpions are hosting the Black Jaguars for the ATLIB Football Regionals this Monday. The females teams will play at 5pm, and the male teams at 7pm. Go Scorpions!

'Come out and support our SHJC's Scorpions as they take on UB's Black Jaguars at the Norman Broaster Stadium. Entrance will be $1 for students and $2 public.'

Sacred Heart Junior College is having a BBQ fundraiser and canned food drive this Friday, and all proceeds go towards helping those affected by hurricane Lisa. They'll have chicken, pork, and sausage, and all the sides. Call 614-8605 to order.  

Sacred Heart Junior College had their 20th Commencement.  Congratulations, graduates!  

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Congratulations to all the graduates of the 1st Certificate in Early Childhood Education!  They officially received their diplomas, and are ready to change the world through education.  The program was run through Sacred Heart Junior College and Ecumenical Junior College.  Well done!

"The first Commencement Exercise for the Associate of Arts Degree & Certificate in Early Childhood Education was held today in Belmopan. This accomplishment was made possible through the collaboration between the MOE, Ecumenical Junior College, Sacred Heart Junior College and Campbellsville University."

Video of the day.  SHJC is getting ready for their big Open Day on Thursday, November 28th, and they have a great, short promo video highlighting some of their students and campus. 

The Sacred Heart Junior College Scorpions are back to back ATLIB Football champions!  Congratulations, Scorpions!  They travelled to San Pedro this weekend for the nationals, and cleaned up.  

"ATLIB Football Nationals 2019: While victory is sweet, it was never about winning but the friendships, experience, sportsmanship, & unforgettable memories. Group photo with CEMJC (Stallions) & SHJC (scorpions) post game."

Congratulations, Lady Eagles!  They won the 2018 ATLIB Basketball tournament.  The best SHJC 27-12. 

"Let us just brighten your morning   ith some good news and good vibes!  Our Lady Eagles won last night’s game 27-12 against Sacred Heart Junior College.

But wait..there is more!  This win gave our lady eagles their FIRST EVER ATLIB WIN.  Congratulations Ladies! Hard work pays off!"

Sacred Heart Junior College awarded 2 San Ignacio police, WPC Standford and PC Reid, scholarships for their Associates degrees.  The scholarships come out of the new partnership between the Community Policing Team and SHJC.  Education is the key.

"Two officers from the San Ignacio Police Formation WPC Standford and PC Reid were recipients of a full scholarship sponsored by Sacred Heart Junior college to attend that prestigious institution.

Sacred Heart Junior College and the University of Belize signed an MoU to provide Bachelor's degrees at SHJC.  There's still time to apply through July. Awesome opportunity for students in the Cayo area.  Read the official press release here.

Awesome to see new educational opportunities in Cayo. SHJC just finished their 3 week Graphic Design Certificate course, and looks like they had quite a cohort. Education is the key!

'During the summer, the first ever Introduction to Graphic Design Certificate was offered at Sacred Heart Junior College. The certificate was provided by Charleston Southern University in collaboration with SHJC.'

The BWRC had their Wildlife Ambassador Program training at SHJC, and they have 23 new Wildlife Ambassadors. Education is the key.

'The team was glad to have 23 participants join us at Sacred Heart Junior College for our two day WAP Workshop. This group included, 20 students, two teachers, and a tour guide from the Green Iguana Conservation Project.

'After learning of the devastation caused by Hurricane Lisa at the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center, lecturers and students at Sacred Heart Junior College mobilized to assist with the cleanup initiatives at the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center.'

Congratulations to the 7 police officers who received scholarships to Sacred Heart Junior College!  Study hard!

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"In partnership with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Belize Police Department & Sacred Heart Junior College, a memorandum of understanding was officially signed by Hon. Kareem Musa, COMPOL Chester Williams, ACP Richard Rosado, President of Sacred Heart College Mrs. Rocio Carballo & Dean of Sacred Heart Junior College Mr. Fermin Magana, for seven scholarships that seven police officers who will be obtaining their associate degrees.

Congratulations, SHJC Scorpions Softball Team!  They won the 2020 ATLIB Softball Championship that was held this weekend in Esperanza.  Francisco Cunil was awarded Most Valuable Player.  Well done!  

The SHJC Scorpions are the 2019 ATLIB Basketball Champions, again! Well played. Congratulations to the team, the amazing coaches, and SHJC!

"Yes Folks Scorpions Seals the Deal. The West is Boss!!!"

Sacred Heart Junior College had their 2019 Graduation last month.  Congratulations to all the graduates.  Time to change the world.  

Video of the day.  Sacred Heart Junior College inaugurated the Lawrence S. Nicasio building, a building with 10 modern classrooms.  Orquidea Negra Dance Company performed at the event.  The Benque Marimba Youth Academy performed at the reception.  Congratulations, SHJC!  

Photos of the event.

Video of the day.  A great recap of the first annual Cayo West Fest.  This will be one of the many yearly cultural events here in Cayo.  Thanks to everyone that made this fun event happen.

"West Fest 2018, celebrating 3000 years of culture, food and music.  It was a huge success! 

Thank you to all our sponsors Belizing.com, ASK & Belize, Keller Williams Realty, Inc., Galen University, Belize, Sacred Heart Junior College, Running W Brand Meats, Black Rock Lodge, Cahal Pech Village Resort, San Ignacio Belize, CELA Belize, BRC Printing Ltd., and Midway LTD. 

It was a pleasure seeing everyone come and enjoy this eco-friendly and family-friendly event. We enjoyed every minute of West Fest 2018 and we look forward to celebrating and enjoying West Fest 2019 with you too!"

Congratulations to the Sacred Heart Junior College Scorpions male team and the University of Belize Black Jaguars female team!  They won the ATLIB Football Championships.