Education Minister Priya Manickchand on Thursday met with the principal and senior staff of the Cyril Potter College of Education to discuss the institution’s readiness to accommodate pre-service teachers in the dorms.
Education Minister Priya Manickchand and other officials at the meeting on Thursday
From Sunday, some 92 first-year students from Regions One (Barima-Waini), Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) will be staying at the Turkeyen Campus as they complete their first year of studies, which starts in September.
During the meeting, it was assured that all systems are in place to accommodate the students over the next few months.
Also discussed was the expansion of the College’s capacity to train more teachers from the next academic year which starts in September.
Present during the meeting were Chief Education Officer, Dr Marcel Hutson; Education Specialist, Dr Olato Sam; Deputy Chief Education Officer (Development) Volika Jaikishun; Director of School Boards, Deonarine Hardat and Assistant Chief Education Officer (Inspectorate) Saadam Hussain.
