ON Thursday, the Region Six Physical Education Subject Committee successfully hosted a dynamic workshop at Skeldon Line Path Secondary School, focusing on enhancing teachers’ skills in delivering practical Physical Education (PE) and sports instruction.

This initiative reflects the Ministry of Education’s ongoing commitment to diversifying the PE curriculum and ensuring that all students, regardless of physical ability, have access to engaging and competitive sports opportunities. With an emphasis on non-traditional and less physically demanding sports, the initiative aims to engage a wider range of students in physical activity.

A total of 36 teachers, along with the programme coordinators and coaches for golf and table tennis, participated in specialised training sessions. In the morning session, Guyana Golf Association (GGA) President Aleem Hussain provided hands-on golf instruction, introducing educators to simplified techniques designed to make the sport accessible and enjoyable.

According to Mr. Vanier, “The response from the group was amazing. One of the key takeaways was the simple yet effective method taught by Mr. Hussain, as well as the amount of fun everyone had. This was definitely a success, and the teachers are excited to introduce golf to their students and organise competitions.”

Following the workshop, Hussain visited Canje and New Amsterdam Secondary Schools, engaging Grade 10 and 11 CSEC PE students with golf demonstrations and insights into how they can participate in the growing sport.

The schools are now preparing for an inter-school putting contest, which will serve as a lead-up to the National Junior Golf Championship in July at the Nexgen Golf Academy on Woolford Avenue.