–At QC’s annual prize-giving ceremony
By Vishani Ragobeer

QUEEN’S College’s annual prize giving ceremony on Tuesday saw students in both the academic and extra-curricular realms being awarded for exceptional performance in their respective fields.
Speaking at the ceremony in place of Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo was Minister within the Ministry of Education, Ms Nicolette Henry.

Commending the school for staying true to tradition, Minister Henry said:
“Queen’s College continues to be a beacon, not only in Guyana, but also in the Caribbean.”
From the group of awardees, she singled out CSEC and CAPE top performers, Kayshav Tewari, Sariah Singh, Aadilah Alli and Larissa Wiltshire as being a shining example of how the school manages to always produce the best results.

She also acknowledged the hard work put in by all parties involved, especially the students, and encouraged the younger awardees to continue along the path of excellence, and keep the Queen’s College legacy going.
Turning her attention to other matters, Minister Henry used the occasion to announce, “In 2017, the Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Education, will be launching a number of innovative programmes to promote innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship among the young people.”

Young people, who make up about 60% of Guyana’s population, she said, are an asset and as such no every will be spared to improve their lot.
This year’s prize-giving exercise was conducted to award students (both past and present) of the college for their exceptional performances at all levels in academics, sports and other extra-curricular activities.
This year also, awards were given to the top three performers in each class for all grades, and top performers at the CSEC and CAPE examinations, including awards for scoring top scores regionally at individual subjects.