EDUCATION Minister, Priya Manickchand, in her drive to reach out to the children of Guyana during the festive season, visited the Bath Primary, Cotton Tree Primary and Belladrum Primary schools within Region 5 (Mahaica/Berbice), spreading the Christmas cheer.

On Thursday, December 4, the minister visited the Belladrun Primary, where the Ministry of Education hosted a Christmas Concert. Having enjoyed the students’ performances, the minister noted that there is a time for hard work and also a time for hard work to be rewarded. The Education Ministry also distributed little treat bags to the children.

Minister Manickchand noted that this is the season for togetherness and sharing, and she said that as part of the MoE Christmas plan, students are being rewarded for their hard work and good performance during the year.

She emphasised: “You should not slack up on your studies. Enjoy the holidays, but remember that education is a major part of your lives.”

On Friday, December 5, she visited the Bath Primary; and on Monday, December 8, the Cotton Tree Primary. At each school, students presented their cultural items and the Education Ministry entertained the students with performances from actors attached to the Theatre Guild.

(Rebecca Ganesh-Ally)