The Ministry of Social Cohesion in collaboration with the
Dochfour/Greenfield Harmony Group today, rewarded twenty-six students
of Dochfour-Greenfield, East Bank Demerara, who excelled at academics
and sports.
At the second annual bursary ceremony held at Punters Place, Ann’s
Grove, 16 students received gift certificates and a plaque for
excelling at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). Maverick
Hanover for attaining 500 marks and securing a place at the St. Joseph
High School in Georgetown. He was followed by Shania Jordan who
secured a spot at the same school with 498; and Jeneil Persaud and
Yateshwari Nandan for attaining 491 marks each. The other awardees
were awarded for attaining between 488 to 444 marks.
Sunita Johnson, of St. Stanislaus College, received a prize for
gaining 11 subjects at Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate
(CSEC); Allia Bovell of Hope Secondary School, 10 subjects; Aaliyah
Collins, President’s College, nine subjects; Somar Singh, Golden Grove
Secondary, 8 subjects; and Onnicica London and Gavin Williams of Ann’s
Grove Secondary with seven subjects respectively.
Also receiving awards was Rayon Doris who attained six subjects (Grade
Ones) at Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), while in
the area of sport, Osrick Pellew and Leeann Leyanna Charles were
honoured.
The Ministry’s, Coordinator, Sharon Patterson noted that the
Dochfour/Greenfield Harmony Group was the first group that approached
the ministry requesting training for its members in diversity
education. That training was intended to train persons at the
community level to understand the country’s multiplicity.
It was out of this engagement, Patterson explained that the group
partnered with the ministry to award those students within the
communities, who would have excelled at national examinations.
Patterson applauded the group for initiating such an activity that
will serve as an encouragement to the students. She commended the
teachers and students for their hard work and dedication.
District Education Officer, Shemlyn Baston-Andrews noted that the
efforts by the ministry and the harmony group are a clear indication
that they have embraced quality education which is a powerful tool
which can be used to transform society.
In moving forward, Baston-Andrews told the students to continue to
dedicate themselves towards achieving their goals.
