In honour of Education Month, the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) held an open day on Friday on the lawns of the CPCE, Turkeyen, to commemorate the theme: “Literate by Grade 4 through consistent homes, school, and community involvement.” 

In the presence of education officials as well as students, a plethora of powerful messages were delivered through brief remarks, as well as musical and dramatic renditions from teachers and students.

Gracing the occasion with his presence was Chief Education Officer(CEO) Mr. Olato Sam, who delivered the main address. The CEO noted that the CPCE is a premier teaching institution, which has a key role to play in identifying and preparing suitably qualified teachers and the overall molding as their professional careers unfold.
Additionally, Sam noted that teachers must use proper teaching methods and CPCE must be the fulcrum of the education system, which must move beyond traditional techniques and use a more progressive educational approach in line with contemporary educational demands.
He expressed great regard for the expansion of secondary education and training in the hinterland in the future to widen the education of Guyana.
The Principal, CPCE, Ms. Viola Rowe, in her speech said that “Literacy is not only the business of language teachers alone, but also other subject areas.” A student will then apply their knowledge to other aspects such as mathematics or simple map reading.
In keeping with the education theme, she noted that the Cyril Potter College of Education theme is “Literacy across the curriculum.” The College implements literacy in all its courses of study offered to enhance their students’ reading ability.
Open Days at the institution give one the opportunity to get a sense of what the Cyril Potter College of Education is like, and to pick

up a wide range of useful information, courses offered, meet tutors and current students, and speak to the Admissions Officer.

(By Celestine Juan)