Education Month starts with a bang
- Minister Baksh emphasises importance of partnerships
Georgetown, GINA, September 2, 2011
Source - GINA
Education Ministry stakeholders assembling at Parade Ground, Middle Street for the rally in observance of the start of Education Month 2011
The Education Ministry along with many of its stakeholders including students, teachers, educators, parents, GTU officials and Ministry Managers took to the streets of Georgetown to officially commence celebrations for Education Month 2011 under the theme “Transforming Guyana through Science and Technology in Education.”
The procession started at Parade Ground (Independence Square), Middle Street and moved along Carmichael, Lamaha and Camp Streets before ending at Queen’s College for a rally under the theme “Promoting partnership for Education Delivery.”
Education Minister, Shaik Baksh in his address noted that education is a powerful and transformative force which can change the lives of families, individuals and a country.
“We have rallied here today so that the whole country can understand where we are going, what we are doing as we seek to progress our education system in Guyana, and it has moved by leaps and bounds over the last couple of years,” Minister Baksh emphasised.
Education Minister, Shaik Baksh; Permanent Secretary, Phulandar Khandai; Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam and Assistant Chief Education Officer-Primary, Melcita Bovell lead the procession for the start of Education Month 2011
Steps are on-going, by the Ministry for the modernization of Guyana, the Minister posited. “Guyana has only been modernized through the system of education which we have worked so hard on,” he added.
Minister Baksh reiterated that all the partners of the Ministry have worked hard towards contributing significantly to the creation of change and development. These include school and education managers, Parent Teachers’ Association (PTA), school boards, alumni, the Cyril Potter College of Education, the University of Guyana and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), UNICEF and UNESCO.
He emphasised that the Education Ministry and its partners have a pivotal role to play to ensure that youths have access to quality and equitable education that will enable them to be Guyana’s future leaders. The education system is responsible for moving the nation forward through the instrument of the teaching service.
The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) was well represented by the first batch of students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Education (ADE) programme
“The investments that are being made are second to none in the world, the Caribbean and in Latin-America… the Government has a strong vision as to where education must take this nation,” the Minister stated.
Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam applauded all education stakeholders and emphasised that today’s activity is a way of reaffirming that education is alive and vibrant.
“The message is clear; we need to pull together as one people for the development of this nation and the education system is at the top of the agenda for progress and development in Guyana,” Sam said.
Student of Stella Maris, Osei Clark performing a cultural piece titled ‘Education’
He added that partnership is crucial and it must be recognised that every individual has a role to play in changing and improving the future for all Guyanese children. In advancing this point, Sam illustrated the role of parents, social workers, community members, and the hard working teachers who need additional support for their efforts.
Sam stressed that the while the Ministry has clearly defined goals and expectations for improvement, there is need for support from everyone who can contribute
- Minister Baksh emphasises importance of partnerships
Georgetown, GINA, September 2, 2011
Source - GINA
Education Ministry stakeholders assembling at Parade Ground, Middle Street for the rally in observance of the start of Education Month 2011The Education Ministry along with many of its stakeholders including students, teachers, educators, parents, GTU officials and Ministry Managers took to the streets of Georgetown to officially commence celebrations for Education Month 2011 under the theme “Transforming Guyana through Science and Technology in Education.”
The procession started at Parade Ground (Independence Square), Middle Street and moved along Carmichael, Lamaha and Camp Streets before ending at Queen’s College for a rally under the theme “Promoting partnership for Education Delivery.”
Education Minister, Shaik Baksh in his address noted that education is a powerful and transformative force which can change the lives of families, individuals and a country.
“We have rallied here today so that the whole country can understand where we are going, what we are doing as we seek to progress our education system in Guyana, and it has moved by leaps and bounds over the last couple of years,” Minister Baksh emphasised.
Education Minister, Shaik Baksh; Permanent Secretary, Phulandar Khandai; Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam and Assistant Chief Education Officer-Primary, Melcita Bovell lead the procession for the start of Education Month 2011Steps are on-going, by the Ministry for the modernization of Guyana, the Minister posited. “Guyana has only been modernized through the system of education which we have worked so hard on,” he added.
Minister Baksh reiterated that all the partners of the Ministry have worked hard towards contributing significantly to the creation of change and development. These include school and education managers, Parent Teachers’ Association (PTA), school boards, alumni, the Cyril Potter College of Education, the University of Guyana and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), UNICEF and UNESCO.
He emphasised that the Education Ministry and its partners have a pivotal role to play to ensure that youths have access to quality and equitable education that will enable them to be Guyana’s future leaders. The education system is responsible for moving the nation forward through the instrument of the teaching service.
The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) was well represented by the first batch of students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Education (ADE) programme“The investments that are being made are second to none in the world, the Caribbean and in Latin-America… the Government has a strong vision as to where education must take this nation,” the Minister stated.
Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam applauded all education stakeholders and emphasised that today’s activity is a way of reaffirming that education is alive and vibrant.
“The message is clear; we need to pull together as one people for the development of this nation and the education system is at the top of the agenda for progress and development in Guyana,” Sam said.
Student of Stella Maris, Osei Clark performing a cultural piece titled ‘Education’He added that partnership is crucial and it must be recognised that every individual has a role to play in changing and improving the future for all Guyanese children. In advancing this point, Sam illustrated the role of parents, social workers, community members, and the hard working teachers who need additional support for their efforts.
Sam stressed that the while the Ministry has clearly defined goals and expectations for improvement, there is need for support from everyone who can contribute
