New Silvercity celebrates strong showing at National Schools Championships

Students and staff of New Silvercity Secondary School are celebrating a proud moment after the school secured an impressive seventh place, overall, at the National Secondary Schools Championship 2026.
Competing against 113 secondary schools from across Guyana, the school’s athletes delivered outstanding performances across several track and field events.
Leading the medal tally for the school was Devon Gilkes, who delivered a remarkable all-round performance. Gilkes captured gold medals in both the javelin and long jump, added a silver medal in the 1000m, and secured bronze in the 100m sprint. His dominance throughout the competition earned him the title of Champion Athlete in his category, one of the meet’s highest individual honours.
The school also celebrated a gold-medal victory from Nadia Williams, who triumphed in the Under-15 girls 1500m, showcasing impressive endurance and determination on the track.

In the field events, Jasmin Sullivan contributed strongly to the medal count, earning a silver medal in the discus and a bronze medal in the shot put. Fellow thrower Simaotroiheresherui George also secured a silver medal in the shot put, adding to the school’s strong presence in the event.
Meanwhile, Destiny Lowden delivered a competitive performance in the Under-20 girls 100m, finishing fourth in the final after advancing through the preliminary rounds.
School officials praised the athletes for their commitment, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the championships. Their achievements not only brought pride to the school community, but also highlighted the growing athletic talent at New Silvercity Secondary.
With such a strong showing at this year’s championships, the school looks forward to building on this momentum and continuing to develop its young athletes for future national competitions.