Centre For Guyanese Progress issues Scholarships to three St. Georges High students

Mar 13, 2020 Sports

Curwin Glasgow, Ezekiel Pellew and Sierra Samuels are beneficiaries

The Centre For Guyanese Progress (CFGP) has issued scholarships to three underprivileged students. The student’s who attends the St Georges High School were selected for their sporting and academic performances and the enormous economic challenges that they face.

CFGP’s Gavin Alleyne (left), Sierra Samuels Curwin Glasgow, Deputy Head Teacher Ms. Donna Zammett along with Teachers, Ms.

It was revealed by the school that the students who have shown significant potential in sports have been doing well but have been handicapped in excelling holistically owing to the economic and financial difficulties that they have been encountering.
The scholarship, which is an initiative of a Teacher at the school, Mashaka Scott, was presented yesterday following a brief presentation ceremony. Deputy Head Teacher Ms. Donna Zammett who is the current Head Teacher (ag) said that she was moved by the performances and significant potential of the students, thus the reason she endorsed the initiative after Miss Scott suggested same, thus the request to the NGO for their assistance.
“These three students have been doing very well but because of the difficulties and challenges that they are faced with, it’s very hard for their parents to take care of their academic pursuits,” Zammett said.
She noted that it is because of this she felt it was a good idea to approach the NGO and was pleased with the response, stating that it is a demonstration of the genuine interest in educational and sporting growth and development by its founders.

Deputy Head Teacher, Ms. Donna Zammett and CFGP’s Gavin Alleyne exchange pleasantries.

“I was moved by the instant positive response and to see that they were readily prepared to come on board to lend valuable support, this has stood out in my mind. I trust that others would seek to emulate the efforts and actions of these young men as it is an indication that we still, have persons in this country who cares about the growth and development of others, especially our children,” Zammette said.
Meanwhile, Miss Scott said that the students will receive support with acquiring their school texts, sporting pursuits and other school supplies including stationary, books as well as financial assistance to aid them in getting to and from school.
“I was pleased with the package that was put together for the students and I trust that other persons, companies and organisations would seek to come on board and help so that we can reach more students as I can tell you that there are quite a number of students who definitely need the assistance that these students are receiving,” she said.
Scott said that the support being given is a genuine demonstration of love and affection, noting that the students were elated to have benefitted. She also noted the gratitude expressed by the parents of the students.
“The parents are extremely happy as it is certainly a significant help to them especially in a time like this and further the students themselves know that they can achieve more because of the support and assistance that has been given to them, which should result in improved grades resulting in a more molded individuals,” Scott posited.
Gavin Alleyne, one of the founders of the CFGP, speaking at the presentation said that they started the NGO with the intention of providing needed help. He said that they were approached and immediately agreed to assist, recognizing that education is one of the most important pillars in society.
Aylleyne stated that they will continue to support initiatives and projects like these, stressing that they welcome requests and would seek to assist as much as they can.
“There are a lot of requests that are coming in and we will seek to help as many persons as we can because we firmly believe that providing valuable support and assistance will go a very far way in strengthening a damaged society,” he said.
He urged the students to maximize the opportunities that have been given to them reminding that not many persons have such an opportunity. He urged them to maintain good grades, while never losing sight and focus that education is the best way and choice in life.
He added that they are now expected to be positive role models to their peers and others within society and their classrooms.
“Do your best at all times as you must never lose sight and focus of what you are aiming for. I trust that you will recognize that you are role models and as such, a lot is expected of you and I hope that you will continue to demonstrate the high level of patience, intelligence, good mannerism and a focused sign to achieving one’s set goals,” he declared.
The three students, Curwin Glasgow, Ezekiel Pellew and Sierra Samuels expressed their thanks and gratitude while reminding their Head Teacher that they will not disappoint as they are focused on doing their best.
“We are truly grateful and thankful for this as it is a surprise to us as we never thought that I was going to get this level of support,” Glasgow said.
Ezekiel Pellew was unavoidably absent but indicated when contacted that he is very happy, noting that the support will help in his all-round development. Sierra Samuels shared similar sentiments as Pellew, stating that he is grateful to the CFGP and those who played an important part in securing the scholarships.
Samuels declared, “This is certainly a blessing to me and I am very thankful, we will make the best use of it”.