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Carnegie celebrates 80 years
– plans include changing name and expanding to the regions
Students of the Carnegie School of Home Economics pose for a photo opportunity in the restaurant
As the Carnegie School of Home Economics celebrates 80 years of existence, its Board of Directors has announced plans to have the name of the institution changed, as well as to have the courses offered be expanded beyond Georgetown and into the various regions of the country.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday on behalf of the members on the school’s Board of Directors, its Chairman, John Seeram, explained that the call for a name change comes at a time when the Carnegie School of Home Economics has expanded in other areas like Cosmetology, visual arts and craft.
He proposed that the Carnegie School of Home Economics be changed to the Carnegie Hospitality Institute. This will be done some time later in the year.
Citing the need to extend its courses beyond the Georgetown area, the school’s governing board is hoping to one day establish units of the school in other regions of the country, particularly Regions- Six (Berbice) and Two (Essequibo).
However, despite the many plans to upgrade and develop the institution, funds remains a problem. The Carnegie School of Home Economics is therefore looking to engage the private sector in this regard.
It should be noted that the school would do things to generate income on a daily basis. They have been running a daily restaurant which is catered for by students of the school.
The students are also in the process of publicizing their new boardroom which they hope would be rented by persons in order to further generate income for the school.
The school will be celebrating this milestone by hosting a number of activities under the theme- ‘Positive Attitude, Knowledge and Skills – the springboard for success’.
Some of the events planned include the launching of a magazine in March, fundraising activities, Chefs’ competition, a tea party, a church service; a bake-off competition; a craft bonanza and lots more.
The Carnegie School of Home Economics which is located on D’Urban and High Streets, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, was established in 1933 with the aim of educating the women of society and improving family life.
In addition, Principal of the Institution, Ms. Penelope Harris, said that over the past eight decades, the institution has been playing a key role in churning out many of the professionals who are currently operating in the hospitality sector of Guyana and beyond.
She added that the aim of the school is to assist in the development of the tourism sector, with emphasis on eco-tourism.
The Carnegie School of Home Economics will also be participating in Carifesta (Caribbean Festival of Arts) 2013 which is slated for Suriname.
It was also explained that the school is also working to establish an alumni body. A call is therefore being made for all past staff and students to make contact with the institution as soon as possible.
Harris also stated that the school takes pride in its achievements thus far, and that she hopes to continue to join with students and staff to further carry out the legacy set by those before them.
It was also noted that some 1,600 students pass through the various programmes, including the evening and full-time programmes and special courses designed for organisations and industries, on an annual basis.
Apart from all the jolly celebrations, the Carnegie School of Home Economics will also be conducting a quality assurance evaluation. This is to ensure that its courses are on par with regional and international standards.
The School is also working to be accredited. “It is important that we get accredited… We will be proud to know of our achievements in that we will be recognized regionally perhaps even globally” John Seeram said.
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