NY East Canje Reunion honours top NGSA students

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The NY East Canje Reunion of the USA recently honoured the top performers of the six primary schools in the East Canje area. The ten-year-old organisation, for the sixth time, is providing financial support for the top students.

Coordinator Anil Beharry and others surrounded by happy students

This year the group went one step further by recognising the top four students from each school as against the top three as was done in previous years.
At a simple, but significant ceremony held recently at the Rose Hall Estate Training Building, cash incentives totaling US$2,925 was distributed among the twenty four students. The event was coordinated by Anil Beharry on behalf of the donors.
The top student of the area was John Andrew Ramdin of Cumberland Primary School notching up 510 marks, earning a spot at Bishop’s High School.
Beharry read a prepared message on behalf of the organisation which congratulated the kids, their parents and teachers. The organisation also pledged continued support. He took the opportunity to personally thank the NY East Canje Reunion for this fine gesture and is positive that the cash will go a far way in helping the families to prepare the kids for Secondary School education.
Beharry also mentioned that this initiative will surely motivate others to do well. Special thanks was in place for the parents who played a major role in their children’s success, teachers and the media for their support. He also commended the management of the Estate for their willingness to provide a lovely venue for this annual event.
Speaking on behalf of the Regional Democratic Council and the Department of Education; Sattish Audit showered praises on the organisation and promised the Region’s support for the continued success of the students. He urged the parents, teachers and children to strive for excellence and reminded them that education is the way out of poverty.
Top student; Ramdin in response, thanked the organisation for the support given to the students and promised that they will put the cash in good use and continue to strive for more success, thus making everyone proud.
Engraved pens were distributed to all persons who were in attendance.

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