$13.7M nursery school commissioned in Sebai

Some 40 students of Sebai, in the Matarkai sub-district of Region One (Barima Waini), will benefit from a $13.7 million nursery school which was commissioned on Wednesday.

It was constructed by the regional administration last year, and Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal attended the commissioning ceremony, accompanied by Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley; Regional Executive Officer (REO) Tikeram Bissessar; Chairman of the Matarkai Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Orlando Thorne; and newly appointed Regional Education Officer Chiveon Bovell-Success.

Minister Croal has said that construction of the new school in this riverine community is testimony to the Government’s commitment to providing equal educational opportunities for the nation’s children.

“We will continue to invest in the education sector because we understand the importance of educating the nation’s children. With our new status as an oil-producing country, it is important that we invest in our future leaders,” the Minister told the gathering.
Croal said Government’s vision for education is to ensure all teachers are trained to deliver quality education at all institutions. This is not different for Sebai, as efforts will be made to ensure trained teachers are placed at the new school.
“Our Government does not only believe in talking the talk in education, but walking the walk. We are going to transform the educational landscape of the region. We are going to ensure that a well-rounded education is provided to every child,” Ashley said.
Headteacher Karen Benjamin explained that the school would be a significant boost, since the children are currently being housed in a cramped space at the primary school, which also houses secondary-age students.
Meanwhile, Minister Croal also attended ceremonies in Sebai and Matthews Ridge in observance of Guyana’s 52nd Republic Anniversary.