Top academic performers honoured at 23rd National Award Ceremony

The Ministry of Education (MoE) held its 23rd National Awards Ceremony, for outstanding performances at the primary, secondary and vocational level. The ceremony was held today at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) and saw more than 50 learners from both primary and secondary schools along with students from the Carnegie School of Home Economics and the Technical Institutes across the country receiving prizes and awards for outstanding performances.

The award ceremony brought to close activities for this year’s Education Month, which was celebrated under the theme “Education the key to National Development”.

Prizes and awards were presented to the top performers who sat the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA), the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination along with programmes that are taught at the Carnegie School of Home Economics and the Technical Institutes across the country.

During her address, the featured speaker, Dr The Hon. Nicolette Henry, MP congratulated the awardees and encouraged them to keep ‘pressing on’. The Education Minister assured that her Ministry will continue to create the opportunities for every child to learn and realize their optimum potential. Proffering some advice, Dr Henry encouraged the awardees to be dedicated and committed.

Further, they were urged to always recognize the true value of knowledge, positing that it works well when one invest in their knowledge. Additionally, Minister Henry said that sometimes we have to unlearn certain things and that nothing is wrong with that.

Chief Education Officer (CEO) Dr Marcel Hutson in his address reminded the audience of the critical role education plays in fashioning the social fabric of society. The former teacher said that it is only when the society is educated that crime, anti-social behaviour and other social challenges can be eliminated.

Deputy Chief Education Officer (DCEO) Ms Ingrid Trotman told the awardees that every award received is confirmation of something outstanding they have achieved. Ms Trotman urged the children to always give their best and be respectful to others. (Ministry of Education Public Relations Department)

Below is a list of the awardees:

MOST IMPROVED SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

St. Rose’s High

MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

Houston Secondary School

MOST IMPROVED PRIMARY SCHOOL

Woodley Park Primary, Region 5

CYRIL POTTER COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BEST GRADUATING STUDENT

Ateisha Brandt (Anna Regina In-Service Centre)

SPECIAL PRIZE

Davindra Bridgemohan (West Demerara School) 10

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science SA

EDPM

English A

Principles of Business

GRADE 2’S

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Physics

Social Studies

Technical Drawing

Industrial Technology - Electrical

Farah Chin (Marian Academy) 7

Caribbean Studies Unit 1-1

Integrated Mathematics Unit 1-1

Applied Mathematics Unit 2 -1

Biology Unit 2 - 1

Chemistry Unit 2 - 1

Pure Mathematics Unit 2 - 1

Physics Unit 2 -1

Narindra Persaud (Saraswati Vidya Niketan) 8

Information Technology Unit 1 - 1

Pure Mathematics Unit 1-1

Biology Unit 2 - 1

Chemistry Unit 2-1

Environmental Science Unit 2 - 1

Management of Business Unit 2 - 1

Pure Mathematics Unit 2 -1

Communication Studies Unit 1 - 2

CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS BEST PERFORMER 2018 - 2019

Michael Bhopaul (Queen’s College) 8

Communication Studies Unit 1-1

Integrated Mathematics Unit 1-1

Applied Mathematics Unit 2 -1

Biology Unit 2-1

Chemistry Unit 2-1

French 2 -1

Pure Mathematics Unit 1-1

Physics Unit 1 -1

DESREY CAESAR - FOX SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Amisha Ramdin (St. Ignatius Secondary) 20

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (SA)

Biology

Chemistry

English A

Geography

Information Technology

Mathematics

Office Administration

Principles of Business

Social Studies

EDPM

Human & Social Biology

PE & Sports

Food Nutrition & Health Industrial Technology - Mechanical

GRADE 2’S

Caribbean History

English B

Physics

Principles of Accounts

Technical Drawing

NATIONAL GRADE SIX ASSESSMENT BEST PERFORMERS

Dave Chowtie (Graham’s Hall Primary) 532 Marks

Venisha Lall (CV Nunes Primary) 532 Marks

Shrirish Persaud (Academy of Excellence) 530 Marks

Ruth Larson (Academy of Excellence) 530 Marks

Ethan Bianchini (Marian Academy) 530 Marks

Shivali Challu (Mae’s Under 12) 530 Marks

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE BEST JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PERFORMERS

Riana Toney (Anna Regina Secondary) 19

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (SA)

Biology

Caribbean History

Chemistry

English A

English B

Geography

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Office Administration

Physics

Religious Education

Social Studies

EDPM

Principles of Business

Human & Social Biology

PE & Sports

Spanish

Charrandat Naraine (Anna Regina Secondary) 19

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science SA Biology

Chemistry

Food Nutrition & Health

English A

English B

Economics

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Office Administration

Physics

Principles of Business

Religious Education

Social Studies

EPDM

PE & Sports

Human & Social Biology

GRADE 2’S

Geography

Chetram Harrinarine (Saraswati Vidya Niketan) 19

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (DA)

Biology

Chemistry

Economics

English A

Caribbean History Information Technology

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Office Administration

Physics

Principles of Business

Social Studies

EDPM

Spanish

Human & Social Biology

Geography

Principles of Accounts

GRADE 2’S

English B

Additional Mathematics

Manoj Lachman (Saraswati Vidya Niketan) 18

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (DA)

Additional Mathematics

Economics

English A

English B

Geography

Information Technology

Biology

Mathematics

Office Administration

Principles of Business

Chemistry

EDPM

Principles of Accounts

Human & Social Biology

Physics

Spanish

GRADE 2’S

Caribbean History

Keisha Jaisingh (Saraswati Vidya Niketan) 18

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (DA)

Biology

Chemistry

English A

Economics

Geography

Information Technology

Principles of Accounts

Mathematics

Office Administration

Physics

Principles of Business

Social Studies

EDPM

Human & Social Biology

Spanish

GRADE 3’S

English B

Additional Mathematics

Michael Bhopaul (Queen’s College) 8

Communication Studies Unit 1-1

Integrated Mathematics Unit 1-1

Applied Mathematics Unit 2 -1

Biology Unit 2-1

Chemistry Unit 2-1

French 2 -1

Pure Mathematics Unit 1-1

Physics Unit 1 -1

Leonardo Gobin (Queen’s College) 8

Communication Studies Unit 1-1

Integrated Mathematics Unit 1-1

Applied Mathematics Unit 2 -1

Biology Unit 2-1

Chemistry Unit 2-1

Environmental Science Unit 2 - 1

Pure Mathematics Unit 2-1

Physics Unit 2-1

Diego Barnett (Queen’s College) 9

Applied Mathematics Unit 1-1

Integrated Mathematics Unit 1-1

Applied Mathematics Unit 2-1

Biology Unit 2 - 1

Chemistry Unit 2-1

Pure Mathematics Unit 2-1

Physics Unit 2-1

Communication Studies Unit 1 - 2

Spanish Unit 2 - 2

Zane Ramotar (Queen’s College) 7

Applied Mathematics Unit 1-1

Biology Unit 1 -1

Caribbean Studies Unit 1-1

Chemistry Unit 1 -1

Environmental Science Unit 1 - 1

Pure Mathematics Unit 1-1

Physics Unit 1 -1

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE BEST SCIENCE PERFORMER

Samuel Haynes (Queen’s College) 18

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (DA)

Biology

Caribbean History

Chemistry

Economics

English A

English B

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Geography

Mathematics

Physics

Social Studies

Spanish

EDPM

PE & Sports

Human & Social Biology

Additional Mathematics

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE BEST CREATIVE & EXPRESSIVE ART

Vijay Sharma (Queen’s College) 18

GRADE 1’S

Biology Chemistry

English A

English B

French

Geography

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Music

Physics

Principles of Business

Spanish

PE & Sports

Human & Social Biology

Portuguese

GRADE 2’S

Caribbean History

Additional Mathematics

CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION BEST PERFORMERS YEAR- 2019

Shanomae Milling (St. Rose’s High) 11

Caribbean Studies Unit 1-1

Applied Mathematics Unit 1 - 1

Environmental Science Unit 1 -1

Physics Unit 1-1

Biology Unit 2 - 1

Chemistry Unit 2 - 1

Pure Mathematics Unit 2-1

Physics Unit 2 - 1

Physical Education & Sports Unit 2 - 1

Communication Studies Unit 1 - 2

Applied Mathematics Unit 2 - 2

Jhashodra Ramnarain (J C Chandisingh Secondary) 17

GRADE 1’S

Biology

Caribbean History

Chemistry

Economics

English A

Geography

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Office Administration

Physics

Principles of Business

Principles of Accounts

Social Studies

EDPM

Human & Social Biology

GRADE 2’S

English B

Amisha Ramdin (St. Ignatius Secondary) 20

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (SA)

Biology

Chemistry

English A

Geography

Information Technology

Mathematics

Office Administration

Principles of Business

Social Studies

EDPM

Human & Social Biology

PE & Sports

Food Nutrition & Health Industrial Technology - Mechanical

GRADE 2’S

Caribbean History

English B

Physics

Principles of Accounts

Technical Drawing

Premchand Rampersaud (Anna Regina Secondary) 18

GRADE 1’S

Biology

Chemistry

English A

Geography

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Office Administration

Physics

Principles of Business

Religious Education

Spanish

EDPM

PE & Sports

Human & Social Biology

GRADE 2’S

Agricultural Science

English B Social Studies

Dharshanie Birbal (Saraswati Vidya Niketan) 18

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science DA

Biology

Chemistry

Economics

English A

Geography

Information Technology

Mathematics

Office Administration

Physics

Principles of Business

Principles of Accounts

Social Studies

EDPM

Human & Social Biology

GRADE 2’S

English B

Spanish

Additional Mathematics

Ushanna Mohan (Abram's Zuil Secondary) 16

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (SA)

Biology

Chemistry

English A

English B

Human & Social Biology

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Office Administration

Physics

Principles of Business

Social Studies

Spanish

EDPM

PE & Sports

GRADE 2’S

Economics

GUYANA TECHNICAL EDUCATION EXAMINATION

LINDEN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Devon Greene (Advanced Craft Certificate)

Advanced Craft in Electrical Installation

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Shamear Grant (Craft Certificate)

Craft Certificate in Agricultural Machinery

Selwyn Douglas (Technician Certificate)

Technician Certificate in Telecommunication

Feezal Dhanny (Technician Diploma)

Technician Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering

Phebe Gibson (Business Diploma)

Diploma in Administrative Principles and Practices

Shantel Dalton (Science Diploma)

Diploma in Science

Mohamed Khan (Computer Science Diploma)

Diploma in Computer Science

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

BEST PERFORMER

Riana Toney (Anna Regina Secondary) 19

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (SA)

Biology

Caribbean History

Chemistry

English A

English B

Geography

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Office Administration

Physics

Religious Education

Social Studies

EDPM

Principles of Business

Human & Social Biology

PE & Sports

Spanish

CARNEGIE SCHOOL OF HOME ECONOMICS

Shevon Castello

Diploma in Catering & Hospitality

Shana Hope

Diploma in Catering & Hospitality

Sarah King

Diploma in Nutrition for Dietary Assistant

Kellisa Ally

Certificate in Garment Construction

Ellen Gopaul

Certificate in Commercial Food Preparation

Onika Richmond

Certificate in General Cosmetology

Shawndella Younge

Certificate in General Cosmetology

Michelle Primo

Certificate in Interior Decoration

CRAFT PRODUCTION & DESIGN

Taisha Wilkinson Visual Arts

Cynthia Henry Garment Construction

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE BEST SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PERFORMERS

Alex Abraham (St. Rose’s High) 20

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (DA)

Biology

Chemistry

English A

English B

Geography

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Office Administration

Physics

Principles of Business

Principles of Accounts

Social Studies

Spanish

EDPM

Human & Social Biology

Additional Mathematics

GRADE 2’S

PE & Sports Economics

Samuel Haynes (Queen’s College) 18

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (DA)

Biology

Carribean History

Chemistry

Economics

English A

English B

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Geography

Mathematics

Physics

Social Studies

Spanish

EDPM

PE & Sports

Human & Social Biology

Additional Mathematics

Donlee Castello (Queen’s College) 20

GRADE 1’S

Biology

Chemistry

English A

Information Technology

Mathematics

Physics

Principles of Business

Principles of Accounts

Social Studies

Spanish

Theatre Arts

EDPM

Human & Social Biology

Additional Mathematics Portuguese

Technical Drawing Industrial Technology - Mechanical

GRADE 2’S

English B

Geography

Visual Art

Vijay Sharma (Queen’s College) 18

GRADE 1’S

Biology

Chemistry

English A

English B

French

Geography

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Music

Physics

Principles of Business

Spanish

PE & Sports

Human & Social Biology

Portuguese

GRADE 2’S

Caribbean History

Additional Mathematics

Daniel Roopchand (Queen’s College) 17

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (DA)

Caribbean History

Biology

Chemistry

Economics

English A

Geography

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Physics

Social Studies

Spanish

EDPM

Human & Social Biology

Additional Mathematics

GRADE 2’S

English B

Jorrel De Santos (Queen’s College) 16

GRADE 1’S

Agricultural Science (DA)

Chemistry

Biology

Economics

English A

English B

Geography

Information Technology

Mathematics

Physics

Social Studies

Spanish

EDPM

PE & Sports

Human & Social Biology

Additional Mathematics

Brianna Gopie (Queen’s College) 16

GRADE 1’S

Economics

English A

English B

Geography

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Physics

Office Administration

Principles of Accounts

Principles of Business

Social Studies

Spanish

EDPM

PE & Sports

Additional Mathematics

Food Nutrition & Health

Alicialall Hiralall (Queen’s College) 18

GRADE 1’S

Biology

Chemistry

English A

Geography

Information Technology

Physics

Religious Education

Social Studies

EDPM

Human & Social Biology

Portuguese

Technical Drawing

Industrial Technology - Electrical

Industrial Technology - Mechanical

Industrial Technology - Building

GRADE 2’S

English B

Additional Mathematics

GRADE 3’S

Visual Arts

Cameron Fraser (Queen’s College) 16

GRADE 1’S

Biology

Chemistry

English A

English B

French

Geography

Information Technology

Integrated Science

Physics

Spanish

EDPM

Human & Social Biology

Additional Mathematics

Food Nutrition & Health Economics

GRADE 2’S

Agricultural Science DA

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES:

CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (CAPE)

Michael Bhopaul (Queen’s College)

Farah Chin (Marian Academy)

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES:

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE (CSEC)

Riana Toney (Anna Regina Secondary)

Alex Abraham (St. Rose’s High)

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL’S REGIONAL BEST PERFORMERS:

CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION (CAPE)

Michael Bhopaul (Queen’s College) Most Outstanding Overall

Michael Bhopaul (Queen’s College) Most Outstanding in Natural Sciences

Michael Bhopaul (Queen’s College) Most Outstanding in Mathematics

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE (CSEC)

Riana Toney (Anna Regina Secondary) Most Outstanding Overall

Riana Toney (Anna Regina Secondary) Most Outstanding in Humanities

Brianna Gopie (Queen’s College) Most Outstanding in Business

Samuel Haynes (Queen’s College) Most Outstanding in Sciences