Joint Services honours outstanding Angoy’s Avenue students

Sep 29, 2013 News

Members of various arms of the Joint Services bodies in Berbice have joined with the Safe Neighborhood Council of New Amsterdam that so far encompasses the areas of Mount Sinai, Angoy’s Avenue, Vryman’s Erven, and Smithfield to honour top students from the depressed Angoy’s Avenue area.
The students performed beyond expectation at their national and regional examinations held earlier this year.
The Joint services/Safe Neighbourhood Council group recently provided financial assistance to the top National Grade Six Assessment students and top Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (CSEC) student of the Angoy’s Avenue area during the simple ceremony held in the community.

Divisional Commander Fire Compton Sparman speaking at the ceremony.

The students recognized were -Keyana Samuels who obtained a place at Queen’s College; Lavena Sooknan who obtained a pass for Bishops High School; Ophelia Junior who secured a place at St. Rose’s High; and Chris Sears who passed to attend New Amsterdam Multilateral Secondary School.
They all received financial assistance to help them with their academic programme.
Top CSEC student from the area Kelyan Sulker who obtained 10 subjects with three grade one passes and six grade two passes was also rewarded. She was also rewarded by Commander of Police B Division Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph.
At a ceremony to recognise the students, Commander Brian Joseph extended congratulations to those who were awarded. He called on them to continue to press forward in their quest for further education. He stated that despite the circumstances one can be successful, as long as you put your best foot forward.
Divisional Officer of the Guyana Fire Service Senior Superintendent Compton Sparman also praised the students for their outstanding work. He promised the Fire Service’s continued support in the future.
Banks DIH Berbice Sales Manager, Joshua Torrezao, also congratulated the students on their success and said they must believe in themselves. He urged them not to settle for what they have achieved so far, but to strive for more achievements.
Several businesses in the community including beverage giant Banks DIH Limited has partnered with the Safe Neighborhood Council to help enhance the lives of the residents of the area.
Members of the Joint Services also took the opportunity to present some desks and benches to Simone Dainty who has been providing free classes to students in the community in the areas of numeracy