Schoolgirl Maleeka ­Gibbons was stunned when she discovered she was pregnant last year.

But thanks to Teen ­Services, the 17-year-old learned how to look after her baby and pass her GED.

The organization showed her that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to — and she hopes others will follow her ­example and take ­advantage of the service.

Maleeka graduated 

from the Teen Services ­programme on Wednesday.

Her proud mum ­Marvelyn Rogers looked on — while bouncing her cute little grandson Kassidy on her lap.

Maleeka said: “I went to them in October and began studying for my GED. 

“It was a nice experience and the teachers were very kind.

Social workers

“I made friends with girls who were all going through the same thing and got my GED in December.”

Maleeka was advised to contact Teen Services by her school counsellor at the Berkeley Institute.

Their Continuation School has three full-time teachers plus social workers to offer support.

Students are taught the academic staples such as English and maths but also learn how to look after their babies.

Parenthood classes cover everything from breast-feeding to diaper rash.

Maleeka is one of nine ­graduates from the Class of 2009. 

Her ambition is to ­continue her education and ­become an ­obstetrician or a gynecologist.

But she claims her “greatest hope” is that her baby “grows up healthy and respectful” and gets a good education.

Maleeka read the opening prayer for the graduation ceremony before talented vocalist Sheri ­Simons sang a rousing ­rendition of R Kelly’s hit song I ­Believe I Can Fly. 

The guest speaker at the graduation service, which was held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration ­Institute, was Pastor ­Damon Hendrickson.

He had some wise words of advice and encouragment for the proud ­graduates.

He said: “Don’t ever give up on your dreams.

Just because your dream is not immediately fulfilled, does not mean it will never be fulfilled.

“Some people have to wait their entire life to see the fulfillment of their dream. The best things in life are the things you have to work the hardest for. 

“My mother was a single parent who raised me on her own. 

“I spent six years in my undergraduate course and messed around for about two years of that. 

“There were times I did not think I would see the fulfillment of my dream. 

“It took me being ­withered down to nothing — academic probation — before I changed my ways.

“Graduates, let today be the ­launching pad for the rest of your life.”