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A group of youngsters headed to secondary school in two weeks’ time have been challenged to aim high in their studies; never settling for just “a pass”.

“Fifty per cent could never be a pass,” former teacher and well-known entertainer, Mr.

Mac Fingall, insisted.

“Fifty per cent means that you do not know 50 per cent of the work. So if you wanted to be a carpenter and you got 50 per cent in carpentry, what kind of house are you going to build for me – a half of a house?”

He was the guest speaker at the Togetherness Social Group 11+ Achievers Seminar at the Togetherness headquarters at Jackman’s, St.

Michael, on Saturday evening.

For the past six years, the Group – led by President Pat Parris – has assisted children from the community as they transition from primary to secondary school.

“I want you to master the subject; I want you to get 75, 80 per cent so you can master the subject.

So I am not interested in your place in class – you could come first i