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Nov 26, 2023 Letters
I am writing to express my profound concerns about the current state of Ann’s Grove Secondary, the school attended by my son. As a parent living overseas, I recently had the opportunity to visit the school, and I was genuinely dismayed by what I observed. The school appeared to be operating at full capacity, if not beyond, leading to severe overcrowding. This situation has raised significant questions regarding the school’s ability to function effectively under such conditions.
It is disheartening to note that all the classrooms are positioned in close proximity to each other. This arrangement leaves me wondering about the quality of the conducive learning environment being provided for our students, especially my son.
During my visit, I was distressed to witness my son attempting to engage in his Technical Drawing class while seated at a damaged table in a school corridor. Furthermore, his construction work for his Building Technology class was being carried out in the scorching sun within the school compound. I firmly believe that this setup is far from ideal for any student’s education.
What concerns me even more is the apparent demographic imbalance within the school, with approximately 90% of the students being of Afro-Guyanese descent. It is troubling to witness such disparities within our educational institutions when compared to other schools. It raises questions about how we can claim to be one Guyana when it seems that only specific groups of students and schools are benefiting, while others are subjected to substandard classroom conditions that can have a detrimental impact on their overall performance.
Furthermore, I couldn’t help but notice the deplorable condition of the Building Technology building, situated at the bottom of a Village Office opposite Ann’s Grove Market. I had the opportunity to meet with an old colleague of mine who graduated from the school and heard about the significant benefits he gained from the school’s technical programs. He spoke highly of how he learned valuable trade skills and is now a proud welder.
Back in our day, Mr. Frank Holder was our teacher. I firmly believe that the Building Technology department should remain a vital space for students interested in gaining technical skills, including my son, who aspires to become an engineer. It is perplexing that the facilities for these subjects are not up to par in this day and age when we are striving to equip our children to excel in the technological age. Moreover, as a developing nation with significant natural resources, we require skilled Guyanese engineers, welders, and builders to contribute to our progress.
I firmly believe that it is of utmost importance that we address these pressing issues and work toward providing a fair and high-quality education for all Guyanese students, regardless of their background or starting point. The future of our nation hinges on the quality of education we offer our youth, and I am hopeful that this letter will draw attention to the urgent need for improvement at Ann’s Grove Secondary School and other similar institutions in our community.
I am open to a constructive dialogue and collaboration in addressing these concerns, as we collectively strive to provide the best possible education for our children.
Concerned Parent,
Errol Smith
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