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GDF hosts West Berbice nursery school at Base Camp Ayanganna
Some army ranks escort the visiting children and their teachers around Camp Ayanganna
The Guyana Defence Force hosted 21 pupils, 21 parents and two teachers of the Number Eight Primary School, West Berbice, at Base Camp Ayanganna on Thursday.
After being welcomed to the Base by the Force’s Civ-Mil Officer, Major Fitzroy Warde, the delegation enjoyed a video presentation that highlighted various aspects of life in the GDF.
This was followed by an eagerly anticipated visit to the Force’s helicopter, where they learned a bit about how the aircraft was used by the army in service to the nation. The pupils were delighted to climb into the helicopter and several expressed the desire to become pilots.
Later, they toured the Medical Corps and Dental Clinic, where they received miniature dental kits and were educated about the correct way to care for their teeth.
Their teachers indicated that upon returning to school, they would repeat the demonstrations and share the information that they had received with the larger school population. Finally, the visitors enjoyed a display by the Band Corps and were treated to snacks after which the teachers thanked the army for facilitating the visit. They commended its leadership on its decision to host the young pupils, an activity, they said, many other organisations would routinely avoid. They also indicated that the visit was very informative and enjoyable.
Major Warde said that although the army’s main role is to protect and maintain the sovereignty of the nation, of equal importance, is the responsibility to build and foster goodwill in communities through these kind of activities.
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