…Government officials join reunion at
alma mater, JC Chandisingh Secondary School
While joining the celebration on Saturday, as the alumni of the J.C. Chandisingh Secondary School at Port Mourant on the Corentyne Coast in East Berbice hosted yet another reunion, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo took the opportunity to charge the gathering of both past and present students in attendance to pledge commitment to the development of Guyanese youth.
Highlighting the importance of investing in young minds, and its positive impact on the nation, the Prime Minister conveyed, “We must invest in young people so they can become better than who we are or could not have been.” He said this paves a way for the success of the emerging leaders of Guyana, and by extension the entire nation.
Commending the work of this prestigious Region Six high school, the Prime Minister highlighted the accomplishments of some past students, especially in recent years. He described the school as one of excellence which continues to produce outstanding students, some of whom go on to establish themselves as international top rankers within their various fields.
“You have passed through the J. C. Chandisingh, benefiting from an education that was inaccessible. J. C. Chandisingh is one of the schools in Guyana which can credit itself for training great people. You’re all proud alumni of J. C Chandisingh,” relayed the Prime Minister.
Echoing the sentiments of the Prime Minister, feature speaker at the event, Mrs Seeta Nagamootoo, herself a past student of this prestigious educational institution, revisited aspects of her high school life there, and applauded the efforts of those who had contributed to the accomplishments of what now is one of the county’s leading secondary educational institutions.
She posited, “Though things have changed, we are all proud of the J.C. Chandisingh…it helped to make Guyana a better place.”
She went on to thank the past teachers for their hard work, especially given the technological barriers which existed back in her days.
PM Moses Nagamotoo presenting a token to President of JC Chandisingh Global alumni, Rishi Persaud at the reunion
Also present at the reunion was another Government official who is a member of the J.C Chandisingh alumni, Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan. He indicated the many ways in which his experiences at the school aided in his advance to the top of public office.
Minister Ramjattan emphasized the importance of remembering where you came from, while stating that he is now equipped with many cultures from the school.
“It is important to pay homage to such a school. I remember when I used to read plenty days; but it was because of that kind of education and discipline we had that (that) generation, I feel, was extraordinary and will go places,” Ramjattan said.
Meanwhile, as part of the festivities, Prime Minister Nagamootoo was awarded as an honorary student of the institution, while Minister Ramjattan was recognised by his alma mater as an outstanding member of the alumni. Additionally, top ranking athletes were decorated with medals, and the homecoming queen for 2017 was crowned by Mrs Nagamootoo.
The J.C. Chandisingh Secondary School was commissioned in 1938 as the Corentyne High School, but was renamed in 1980 as a tribute to former headmaster Joseph Chandisingh. Saturday’s event marked 21 years since the school’s international alumni has been in existence.
