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St. George’s School of Sciences commissioned
President Irfaan Ali and Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand commissioning the new St. George’s School of Sciences on Tuesday.
Kaieteur News – The St. George’s School of Sciences was commissioned by President Irfaan Ali and Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Tuesday some three years after being destroyed by a fire.
Delivering the feature address, President Ali stated that the St. George’s School of Sciences is a pioneering step in reshaping Guyana’s educational landscape and as a “new model of education” tailored for the modern era.
Quoted in a release from the Office of the President, the Head-of-State at the ceremony said, “This is no ordinary school. It is a school of excellence, created for those with the hunger to learn and the commitment to achieve. Admission to this institution is not automatic—it is earned. Students must demonstrate strong competence in English, mathematics, and science, with marks that reflect discipline and potential.”
It should be noted that the School of Sciences is equipped with smart classrooms featuring interactive boards, multimedia technology, and digital tools; state-of-the-art laboratories for science and information technology; and device-based learning whereby students will each receive a laptop, among other world-class facilities.
During his address, the President noted that the school’s holistic curriculum marks a deliberate departure from the “narrow confines of rote learning”. He stated that extended learning opportunities will be offered through tutorials, while students will also be required to participate in music, sport, foreign languages, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and community service.
“We want to produce scientists with soul, technicians with talent, and leaders with compassion,” the president said adding “And let me emphasize—standards will be enforced. Students will be monitored for punctuality, attendance, and completion of assignments. Parents will be promptly notified of infractions. This school is not just about nurturing intelligence—it is about cultivating responsibility.”
Noting the reason for building a School of Sciences, the President explained that Guyana’s national transformation will require a new generation of scientific minds across sectors such as oil and gas, climate resilience, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and healthcare.
“We need local talent to fill those roles. We need to train our children not just to get jobs—but to lead industries,” he said.
Further, he added that while specialised learning is an idea long overdue in Guyana and represents a bold shift in the country’s academic approach, traditional schools, with their rigour and cultural legacy, will continue to serve as the bedrock of the nation’s education system.
The President said that these traditional institutions must be complemented with specialised schools that focus on the arts and creative industries; agricultural science; engineering and robotics, and maritime studies and aviation technologies, among other areas.
Meanwhile, delivering brief remarks, Minister Manickchand recalled that it was a devastating moment in July 2022 when the original structure was destroyed by fire, knowing the school’s rich history.
She noted that having it built back, and now opened as a School of Sciences, in the one year that the students have been going there, they produced excellent performances. She noted that after one year, 70% of the students gained 70% or more in their examinations.
According to the minister, “I’m happy to tell you that the children who were placed here last year had to have achieved at least 70% in mathematics and 60% in English and 60% in science and that’s last year. This year, because all our investments have produced much better results at the NGSA, the children who are coming here had to have achieved 85% in mathematics, 70% in English and 70% in science. We have some of our brightest children right here at St. George’s.”
The $253.8M St. George’s School was opened to its first batch of Grade Seven students in September 2024.
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