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Pepsi Sonics Vocational Programme ends
THE two-week Schools Vocational Programme which was organised by Pepsi Sonics Basketball Club came to an end on Sunday, at the National Gymnasium with matches being played among the participants of the programme and Plaisance under 18 teams.
The programme which got started on July29 saw participants being exposed to the fundamentals of the game, while the organisers also added an academic component. According to a release from the Club a total of 50 boys and girls from primary and secondary schools attended the sessions.
As part of the programme an organized tour of Demerara Distillers Limited – Beverage Section – on Friday, August 09, also formed part of the programme and it afforded the participants the opportunity to see how the products of DDL are bottled, labeled and packaged for marketing.
Personnel from the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association visited the students on August 06 and conducted discussions and demonstrations on health issues.
The students displayed various drama talents in the form of poetry, plays and rap lyrics. A dance to the song “LORD LIFT US UP” was done solely by Ma Shania Carter.
Certificates were awarded to all students who participated, compliments of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. Also prizes were given to students for overall performances.
Special thanks was extended to the following business entities and individuals who came on board to make the programme a reality and they are: Demerara Distillers Limited, Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport, Bacchus Drug Store – Saffon Street, Automotive Essentials, Giftland Office Max, Ramroop’s Furniture Store, Jakey Tailoring Establishment, Bearings & Seals, 4R Bearing, Antarctic Maintenance Repairs, Len’s Craft Optical and the Media.
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