Saraswati Vidya Nikitan School
President Bharrat Jagdeo Wednesday presented a certificate of commendation to Rajiv Nandalall, the top performer at the 2009 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations at the Saraswati Vidya Nikitan School, Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara.
The presentation took place at the Office of the President, and Swami Aksharananda, the school’s principal, speaking with the Government Information Agency (GINA), stated that the Head of State has been a supporter of the non-profit, non-governmental institution, and usually attends the school’s annual graduation ceremony to present the ‘Best Student’ award.

However, the President’s busy schedule precluded him from attending the most recent ceremony and the presentation was arranged as an alternative, Swami Aksharananda added.

Asked about his conversation with President Jagdeo, Nandalall stated that the President encouraged him to continue his pursuit of an education, and wished him success in his future endeavours.

“I am just honoured to have met him (President Jagdeo); to have been given the opportunity. I hope that I can become more successful in my future endeavours and be a good ambassador for Guyana,” he said.

Nandalall plans to pursue studies in finance and accounting, and at a later date, computer science.

He achieved 11 grade ones at the June 2009 CSEC examinations and was one of Guyana’s top performers.

Saraswati Vidya Niketan is a Hindu Secondary School. Bhumi Puja (sod turning) for the construction work was performed on the occasion of Krishna Janamasthmi Day 1998, and classes officially commenced on World Teacher’s Day, 5th September 2002, with an enrolment of 35 students.

The current school population is over 200 in classes from Forms One to Five (Grades 7-11). (GINA)