Latest update November 26th, 2024 1:00 AM
Well-wishers donate $300,000 worth of musical instruments to BHS
QUEENSTOWN, NEW AMSTERDAM – An initiative, by a parent, to show appreciation to the dedicated teachers at the Berbice High School would now see more than 800 students deriving benefits.
A student plays the drums while a teacher tries out the keyboard.
Approximately, $300,000 worth of musical instruments was presented to the school compliments of well-wishers. The items received were one drum set, one violin, one electric (bass) guitar, three box guitars, two microphones, two tambourines, two keyboards and other paraphernalia.
The Aditya Kids Trust Fund Foundation (Canada) contributed $100,000 to the cause. Evil Eyes in New Amsterdam gave $31,000 along with a box guitar worth $12,000 and other gadgets.
A. Ally and Sons donated a keyboard valued at more than $26,000. The New Jersey Arya Samaj Humanitarian Mission – $50,000; Leader of the Alliance for Change, Raphael Trotman, and his mother who is a former student of the Berbice High School Mrs. Sheila Chapman donated $20,000; Republic Bank New Amsterdam Branch – $10,000; Attorney-At-Law Adrian Anamayah – $10,000; Mr. Poonai Bhigroog of Poonai’s Pharmacy at Rose Hall town – $10,000; the University of Guyana Berbice Campus – $10,000; Bhivar Computers – $8,000; and Imran Hamid and Sons General Store at Rose Hall Town – $5,000.
The handing over was done at the school graduation ceremony on Friday.
The parent, who prefers to remain anonymous, explained that she had on many occasions been impressed by the high level of commitment displayed by the teachers.
After the results for this year’s Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (CSEC) examination were distributed, her son’s performance immediately triggered the need to give back something to the institution.
This, she indicated, supports the maxim, “ask not what the society can do for you but what you can do for the society.”
After seeking permission from Region Six Education Officer, Shafiran Bhajan, and head teacher Jennifer Rollins in August, she started drive in mid-October.
Representatives from Arya Samaj handing over to Head Teacher Rollins
Later today, a statement would be submitted to the Head Teacher. The said parent is appealing to others to find innovative ways to assist in making the 94-year old institution a better place.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Aditya Kids Trust Fund Foundation, Inderjeet Persaud, said that his group is pleased to be associated with the initiative. He commended the parent whose initiative it was to get the venture going.
Mr. Persaud said he was impressed with the performance of the school’s choir at the graduation ceremony and is convinced their contribution would go a far way in helping the students.
Canada-based Guyanese, Archie Mohan, travelled to Guyana to be a part of the ceremony. He pledged continued support. Mr. Mohan indicated it was board member, Elvis Rose, and his wife, Dianne Rose, who spearheaded the drive in Canada to raise the $100,000 donation given to the school.
Later this week, the Aditya Kids Trust Fund Foundation is to present an amplifier to the Berbice High School music project.
Head teacher Jennifer Rollins expressed gratitude to all the donors on behalf of the staff and students. “The donation of the musical instruments would assist us in being able to integrate more music, drama and dance into the school’s curriculum.”
The Berbice High School’s Choir is a part of the national choir.
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