CIOG schools excel at CSEC 2024

…orphan scholarship students among top performers

The performance of students at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations for 2024 have brought great pride to the Al-Ghazali Islamic Academy (AIA) in Georgetown, and the Meten-Meer-Zorg Islamic Academy (MIA) on the West Coast of Demerara.
Students of these institutions, particularly those benefitting from the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Programme, have demonstrated remarkable academic excellence in emerging as top performers in this year’s examinations.
At the Al-Ghazali Islamic Academy, several students shone brightly, chief among them being Raienah Shadick, who excelled with 12 subjects, including five Grade Ones, six Grade Twos, and one Grade Three. Her impressive academic record reflects her unwavering dedication and commitment to her studies.
In a performance that’s just behind Raienah’s, Arshad Morgan secured 10 subjects; with six Grade Ones, three Grade Twos, and one Grade Four, showcasing his academic potential and hard work.
Sarah Ally, another standout performer, passed seven subjects with one Grade One, five Grade Twos, and one Grade Four, further highlighting the strong academic culture at AIA.
Similarly, at the Meten- Meer-Zorg Islamic Academy, where the top students delivered exceptional results, Mohamed Afzal Hussain and Fireaz Khan, both beneficiaries of the OVC programme, led the way with 10 subjects each. Hussain achieved an impressive 5 Grade Ones, including a straight-A profile in key subjects like Principles of Accounts and Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM).
Khan also demonstrated strong academic performance with one Grade One, four Grade Twos, and three Grade Threes.
Their success underscores the effectiveness of the OVC programme in supporting students from vulnerable backgrounds to reach their full potential.
The OVC programme is an initiative of the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG), and it has played a significant role in the academic achievements of these students.
Since its inception in 1993, the programme has been expanded from supporting just 13 children to sponsoring approximately 380 students today. The programme provides scholarships and financial support, ensuring that students can access education and resources that enable them to excel academically.
General Manager of CIOG, Shameena Haniff, has expressed immense pride in the achievements of the OVC students, noting the transformative impact the programme has had on their lives.
“Seeing how well children in the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) programme have grown is amazing. We get to help them in a way that was necessary for them to excel and understand that they can achieve whatever they want, and it’s pretty amazing,” she said.