Republic Bank August Vacation Camp wraps up

Aug 25, 2008 News

ROSE HALL TOWN, CORENTYNE – Eleven-year-old Alima Alli, of Rose Hall Town on the Corentyne, was named the top student of the Republic Bank August Vacation Camp.

At the closing ceremony, which was held last week, some $70,000 worth of prizes was shared out to the 65 participants.

The seven-week activity was held in collaboration with the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club.
Retired teacher Aslim Rahaman was the tutor. Alli topped the end-of-camp test with an overall average of 92 percent, and also won the award for Best Science and Social Studies student. The Best English student was Denica Henry, and the Best Mathematics student was Steve Fernandes.

Students were selected from the Rose Hall Town and Port Mourant Primary Schools.
The camp began on July 8 and ended on August 21. The main aim of the camp was to assist in making the transition from primary to secondary level easier.

The focus was on the four core subjects, while lectures were given on peer pressure and the importance of discipline and education.

At the closing ceremony, Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, Hilbert Foster, said the event was a huge success. He called on participants to always say no to drugs and yes to education.

Special thanks were given to the management and staff of the Republic Bank for sponsoring the activity.