The more than 100 students from across the country, who attended the final league of the Annual Science, Mathematics and Technology Fair, held in Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) on Wednesday were reassured by Education Minister, Priya Manickchand, that Guyana’s education system is poised to “take off”. However, Manickchand warned that in order for Guyana to maintain success, it would take a collective effort by all Educational entities and moreso those of the opposition parties to continue to relish in the current successes.
“Look at where we are, what are some of our challenges and be confrontational in addressing those issues.”
Manickchand further promised both students and teachers that her Ministry will work hard, diligently in order to improve the system where improvement is necessary. The Education Minister confessed that while her Ministry will not always get it right, her support would remain relentless.
Speaking on the annual Science Fair, Manickchand said that the science, Mathematics and Technology fair was the most expanded. It allowed students to be prepared for the future.
Manickchand reminded that Guyana’s children have performed excellently in the Science subjects. They have acquired the reputation of their successful performances throughout the Caribbean.
Manickchand added that her Ministry intends to expand IBSE in 20 Primary Schools and the lower grades (1-3) in ten schools.
The use of Science to teach language in ten Schools as well as the establishment of two Science centers and the expansion of Microscience pilot into sixty additional Secondary Schools are all plans for 2014.
Additionally, Manickchand said the establishment of two science centers would be realised.
The Minister reiterated the inclusion of ICT and the expansion of teacher training. She spoke of infusing E-learning in ten Secondary Schools where access to resources is limited.
Manickchand said that her Ministry also hopes to partner with Belize and St. Lucia, and UNESCO to expand the Microscience experiments projects for all of the CXC territories within the Caribbean. Chief Judge, Lois Oliver, said that she was impressed with the quality and caliber of the projects.
Oliver said that Guyana is in safe hands and is willing to embrace the challenges of the evolving society. She said all of the projects are implementable.
The Science, Mathematics and Technology fair was held under the theme “Providing solution for the 21st Century.
Source: (Yannason Duncan) https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2014/04/24/guyana-earns-regional-reputation-in-sciences/