SURROUNDED by family, friends and well-wishers, Mrs Pearl Gravesande celebrated her 100th birth anniversary on Monday at the Archer’s Home.

Minister of Education Dr. Nicolette Henry was present to share the joyous occasion with the centenarian and her loved ones.
Mrs Gravesande is a retired head teacher and dedicated 56 years of service to the education sector. According to Minister Henry, it is not every day that we celebrate a centenarian and more excitingly, one who was an educator.

Minister Henry added that she was honoured to be in Mrs Gravesande’s presence to express her gratitude on behalf of herself, the Ministry of Education and the Government of Guyana for the contributions and sacrifices the former educator had made during her time of service to the sector and by extension, the nation.

Minister Henry noted that, the education system today continues to benefit from such longstanding service, which has contributed to the moulding of those she taught.
Mrs Gravesande taught at the Unity/Lancaster Government School, Plaisance Government School and the St Paul’s Primary School in Plaisance, where she impacted the lives of generations of Guyanese.