Kimbia Primary School gets new Computer/Learning Resource Centre

A Computer/Learning Resource Centre was commissioned on Sunday at the Kimbia Primary School.

The project was a collaborative effort between the Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central and the Rotary Clubs of Georgetown Central, Stabroek and New Amsterdam.
The project was the brainchild of President of the Rotary Club of Georgetown Central, William Andrew Boyle, who hails from the village of Kimbia, located along the Berbice River, and is also a past student of the Kimbia Primary School.
According to Boyle, after being awarded the Anthony Sabga Award last year, he made a commitment to assist his alma mater. He thanked the clubs that came together and contributed to the successful completion of the project; the Government of Guyana, for ensuring that there is an internet connection at the school; and Caribbean Winds and Sun for powering the facility.

During his remarks, Boyle urged the children in attendance to embrace four principles, which were: to remember their roots; remember to be humble; their word should be their bond; and that they can become anything they want to be, if they dream it.
Commissioning the Centre was Minister of Education Dr Nicolette Henry, who said the facility would create technological opportunities for the residents in Kimbia, and assist the Ministry of Education to bridge gaps created mainly by the difference in geographical locations.

Minister Henry thanked Mr. Boyle and his team for their benevolent contribution to the development of Guyana, and urged residents, students and teachers of the school to care and maintain the facility, so that succeeding generations can also benefit.
Also delivering remarks was Public Health Minister, Hon. Volda Lawrence, who said the project is in sync with the vision of President David Granger’s vision to raise the bar in increasing access to services in the areas outside of the coast.
Meanwhile, President of the Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central, Laurel Dundas, said the project was a collaborative effort and testament to what can be achieved if people work in unison. She urged the residents not to be limited by circumstances, and said that each person has something special to share.
Following the commissioning ceremony, a scholarship and a bursary were presented to the top student of the Kimbia Primary School at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment, Corwin Agard.
The scholarship will be sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown Central and will span the child’s secondary education. The bursary was made possible by the Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central.
Students of the school were also presented with backpacks filled with school supplies.