Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand yesterday commissioned the Abram Zuil Nursery School and the Queenstown Nursery School in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam).
Manickchand during her remarks said that the Government of Guyana is committed to creating a world-class education system as is often spoken about by President Irfaan Ali.
However, she noted that constructing new schools is not the only aspect that is coming. According to a release from the Ministry of Education, she said that a large part of it is ensuring the system has 100% trained teachers in the classrooms.
She reiterated that this is being pursued at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) by providing training online. This route has increased the College’s intake from 535 in previous years to almost 3000.
Manickchand said that the education system will be supported even further with the expansion of the School Feeding Programme in the region.
Assistant Chief Education Officer (Nursery), Devendre Persaud applauded the Regional Administration and the Department of Education for their work to improve the quality of education in the region. He said that nursery education is paramount in the development of a rounded child.
Headmistress of Queenstown Nursery School Thelsa John was overjoyed at the new nursery school. She said that the previous building was too crowded and was not ideal for the students, especially during the current pandemic.
Headmistress of Abram Zuil Nursery Jacqueline Cole was also thankful for the brand new building. She said it will provide more space for children attending the Abram Zuil Nursery.
“I am happy that we finally get a new building the previous one was leaking and it was wooden, I am glad my child will be attending a new school building”, a parent Tasha Williams from Abram Zuil said.
