$1.8 million for Linden NGSA students

On Sunday last, $1.8Million was committed to assisting two students of Linden, who gained entrance to top schools at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).

2017 NGSA commences today

Pupils across the country will from today commence the 2017 sitting of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). The scheduled assessment will be conducted today [Wednesday April 12] and tomorrow [Thursday April 13].

The assessment is designed to determine where pupils are likely to undertake their secondary education.

2017 NGSA commences today

Pupils across the country will from today commence the 2017 sitting of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA). The scheduled assessment will be conducted today [Wednesday April 12] and tomorrow [Thursday April 13].

The assessment is designed to determine where pupils are likely to undertake their secondary education.

2017 NGSA results…Unfair match between public and private schools – says CEO

There remains an unfair match between public and private schools. This assertion was made by Chief Education Officer [CEO], Mr Marcel Hutson, when the Ministry announced the results of the National Grade Six
According to Hutson, although it has been ascertained that the private schools normally outdo the public schools, it has also been recognised that the private schools are really not that impacting at the assessment.

2017 NGSA results…“Peculiar circumstances” allowed for “specialised treatment” at hinterland schools – CEO

Some regions operate under “peculiar circumstances.” This observation was taken note of when the Ministry of Education sought to implement an Emergency Action Plan geared at improving the performances in the Mathematics segment of the National Grade Six Assessment [NGSA].

739 Grade 6 teachers, Education Ministry consult on way forward for NGSA 2021

– parents to be engaged today

95 percent turnout for NGSA 2021

– MoE satisfied with smooth and safe process
– Commits to reaching and re-integrating missing children

95% turnout for NGSA 2021

- MoE satisfied with smooth and safe process
- Commits to reaching and re-integrating missing children

A proud community – Albouystown youths shine at NGSA

Persons are not always defined by where they were born or the circumstances of their birth. In Albouystown, a community which is often stigmatized, several students are being celebrated for their outstanding performance at the recent National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).

Alex Muntaz tops Region Top

Topping the National Grade six Assessment [NGSA] in Region Two this year, is 11-year-old Alex Muntaz, student of the C V Nunes Primary School.

All is set for the NGSA 2021

- Policy changes aimed at serving best interest of the candidates

All is set for the NGSA 2021

– Policy changes aimed at serving best interest of the candidates

All set for the NGSA 2021

–Education Ministry says policy changes aimed at serving best interest of candidates

Alternative locations for exam students being considered

With flooding in Guyana officially reaching a national disaster level that may persist until July – August, the Ministry of Education (MoE) is currently assessing to determine what alternative arrangements, if any, would need to be put in place for affected learners who are preparing to write national examinations in the coming weeks.

Aspiring doctor from Belvedere Primary is Region 6 top student

A twelve year old boy of Belvedere Primary, located along the Corentyne, is this year’s top student for his region at the recent National Grade Six Assessment Examination.
Matthew Ramlochan of 154 Belvedere, Corentyne, Berbice, was all smiles when this publication spoke with him last Friday.

Aspiring doctor rewarded

Eleven-year-old, Farzana Bacchus seems like any other pupil who has performed well at the 2018 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examinations – ready to take the next step in achieving her dream of being a doctor.

Aspiring writer tops 2018 NGSA

Eleven-year-old Nalia Rahaman is thrilled at her success at this year’s NGSA. The Westfield Prep student attained what the Ministry of Education today described as a “perfect” score of 529.

Assist Grade Six children to overcome weaknesses – Education Minister urges teachers

Following a virtual meeting with grade six teachers from across Guyana on Tuesday, the Ministry of Education (MoE) announced that the 2022 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) examinations will be held on July 6 and 7, 2022.

Bids open for reconstruction of St. George’s High School

THE Ministry of Education has officially opened bids for contractors to rebuild St. George’s High School, which was ravaged by a fire earlier this year.

Booster programme launched to prep students for NGSA Exams

The booster programme which will be aired on The Learning Channel and Youtube seeks to provide students with the requisite knowledge needed in preparation for their exams.