(Georgetown, June 30, 2017) - Guyana has every reason to be proud of the 2017 marked performance improvements following the National Grade Six Assessment Examinations which was completed by 13,329 pupils. Chief Education Officer, Marcel Hudson in commending the various stakeholders advised that “this does not mean that we must let our guards down.
To ensure more persons are granted the opportunity to benefit from the newly launched Youth Innovation Project of Guyana (YIPOG), the Coordinators of the Youth Innovation Project of Guyana (YIPOG) are offering a gentle reminder that the closing date for submission of proposals is Friday June 30, 2017.
July 24- August 4, 2017
CLASSES AVAILABLE
The Creative Art of Pastry Making
Explore the art of making all the delectable pastries you love to eat using short crust pastries, choux pastry and laminated doughs.
Creative Cakes
Learn to make all the cakes you always wanted to bake from Chocolate Vanilla to Guyana Black Cake.
Explosure to colours on Fabrics
An exercise in using paints and colours to embellish fabrics in the most creative ways
Practical Perspectives in Visual Arts
Be exposed to the skill of using visual arts to create useful and pretty articles for the home and as gifts.
Introduction to Body Massage
The art of being able to help others to relax, rejuvenate and heal.
Smart Beauty Make Overs
Practice your hidden creativity by learning how to achieve that look you always desired, whether it’s the mature look, the professional look, or the sporty look.
Becoming a more confident you.
For young ladies who are transitioning from Secondary School to a higher institution of learning or the world of work, prepare yourself by learning how to write, speak and walk for personal success.
Cooking with Kids
Learn menu basics using the multi-mix principle. Explore basic recipe measures and follow cooking instructions. Have the joy of preparing simple nutritious meals such as stir-fries and casseroles.
Guyanese Indian Cuisine
Get your hands pasty in wheat flour and Indian spices. Produce rotis, sweet meats and curries adapted by our East Indian forebears.
On Becoming a Woman- Beauty Pageant Preparedness
Every young woman can learn how to carry herself like a queen.Bring out more of your inner beauty in the course which teaches you everything about taking care of yourself and presenting that self beautifully.
ATTENTION: BUSINESSES & SUPPLIERS/REGIONAL EDUCATION DEPTS./SCHOOLS/PARENTS
UNIFORM VOUCHER distribution for Regions 2,3,4,5,6,10, Bartica and Georgetown has commenced. Parents are kindly asked to uplift school uniform vouchers from their respective schools beginning Monday June, 26th 2017.
Presentation of a valid form of identification is necessary, to uplift the voucher.
The list of participating businesses/suppliers would be available at the respective schools.
SCHOOLS can uplift the list of participating businesses/suppliers from their respective Regional Education Departments.
CLOSING DATE for use of vouchers at any of the businesses/suppliers is scheduled for Monday, October 31st, 2017.
Quote of the Week:
““Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students."
—Solomon Ortiz
Applications are invited for entry into the Carnegie School of Home Economics to pursue studies in the following programmes:
- adjustments geared at providing better public services
President David Granger, for the third time in two years, has announced several adjustments to his Cabinet with Minister of Education, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine now assuming responsibility for the Public Service under the auspices of the Ministry of the Presidency while Minister within the Ministry of Education, Ms. Nicolette Henry, will take up the role of the Minister of Education. Further, a Department which will oversee the innovation and reform of the Education sector, will be established within the Ministry of the Presidency under the purview of the President.
Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, who announced the changes earlier today during the lunch break at Cabinet meeting, said that they are geared at ensuring that better educational and public services are provided to the Guyanese people in a smooth and efficient manner.
According to the President of RTTA, Trudy Scott, the Quiz was based on the history of Linden and the Tourism Hot Spots.
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