RHTY&SC/Republic Bank Summer Camp 2022: Marimutoo cops top student award as camp concludes

Sancia Marimutoo of Rose Hall Town, Corentyne copped the prestigious “Student of the Camp” award on Friday last when the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club-organised Republic Bank Summer Camp came to an end after four exciting weeks.
The club hosted an impressive closing ceremony at the Rose Hall Town Primary School, at which were present executives of the RHTY&SC, staff of the Rose Hall Town branch of the Republic Bank, and some parents.

In remarks, Club Secretary/ CEO Hilbert Foster disclosed that the 2022 edition of the camp was the most successful and largest in its 16-year history. The club, he said, had planned to accommodate 50 students, but was forced to increase that number to 100 after receiving a slew of applications from parents across Region Six. Instead of one class room being utilised, arrangements had to be made for two, with the service of another teacher been acquired.
The main objectives of the four-week camp were: to assist the students to make a successful transition into secondary school; to promote the ‘Say Yes to Education’ message; and to educate youths on the importance of sports.

The students were taught four subjects – Maths, English, Social Studies and Science, and were involved in cultural activities, art and craft, public-speaking and team bonding. Sessions were also organised on topics of importance to them, including drug abuse, choosing friends, importance of education, importance of discipline, personal hygiene, how to deal with bullies, and personal manners.
Foster, in a comprehensive charge to the students, urged them to work hard every day in secondary school, as their five-year tenure there would be the most important in their lives. He also urged them to always strive for excellence; to be respectful to everyone they meet; and to develop a culture of hard work, honesty and discipline.
The RHTY&SC, he told them, would always be available if they need assistance on matters concerning their school careers.

Manager of the Rose Hall Town branch of Republic Bank, Sattie Cox, said she was very impressed with the success of the camp and the high attendance by youths across the county. She pledged the bank’s cooperation in the future, as it strongly believes in the promotion of education.
Mrs Cox also described Foster as a dedicated community leader.
The teachers of the camp, Sabrina Pottaya and Adrian Kistama, both declared that the positive attitude and discipline of the students played a great part in the success of the camp. They both also congratulated the RHTY&SC and its cricket teams for investing in youths in the ancient county.
More than $300,000 worth of prizes were given to the top students, among which were bicycles, electric tablets, radios, bluetooth speakers, household and kitchen utensils, watches, clothing, educational materials, and food/cosmetics hampers.

The winners were:
* Best English Student -Anesha Jadgit
* Best Maths Student – Sancia Marimutoo
* Best Social Studies Student – Rhea Rhyman
* Best Science Student – Felicity Ram
* Most committed students -Tomesh Sookram and Dinesha Crandon.
* Most Disciplined Students – Ounces Andrew and Rihanna Roberts
* Most Cooperative Students – Elon Williams and Nikita Ramnarais
* Student of the Camp – Sancia Marimutoo
The camp was organised by the RHTY≻ Poonai Under-13; Farfan and Mendes Under-15; Bakewell Under-17 and Second Division; Pepsi Under-19 and Intermediate; Metro Females; Vitality Under-23; and Namilco Thunderbolt Under-21 and First Division teams.