Berbice cricket teams name Algu Teacher-of-the-Year, Smartt, Student-of-the-Year

Hilbert Foster (left) hands over the award to Lisa Smartt.

The Rose Hall Town Gizmos and  Gadgets First Division and Pepsi Under-19 teams last Friday hosted their Teacher and Student-of-the-Term Awards Programme at the Port Mourant Secondary School.  According to a press release, the ceremony was first held last term which is the second of its kind and is part of a pilot programme by the two cricket teams of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC) to help lift the performances  of staff and students, and if successful it  would be extended to other schools.

Mahendra Algu was named Teacher-of-the-Year while Lisa Smartt was named Student-of-the-Year.

Secretary/CEO of the RHTY&SC,Foster congratulated both winners and urged them to maintain the high standards that resulted in their success.