CPCE celebrates 50th Independence anniversary

The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) showcased talent and patriotism as its officials and students joined in celebrating Guyana’s Golden Jubilee of Independence with a flag-raising ceremony and street parade.

The parade, from the school’s compound on Friday into the Cummings Lodge/North Sophia area, saw the attendance of the Principal, Viola Rowe; Vice Principal (Administration) Noella Joseph; Vice Principal (Development) Deowattie Arjun, students, as well as a number of residents of nearby communities.

The flag-raising ceremony was held prior to the parade and saw the Golden Arrowhead being hoisted by one of the second-year students. This was followed by recital of the National Anthem and a march past by uniformed students.

Tokens were presented by the campus king and queen and the dorm president on behalf of the entire student body to the CPCE top officials.

The CPCE Principal led the singing of the national song “Let Us Cooperate”, which the students enthusiastically belted out while clapping and marching along the parade route.