National schools championship launched

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Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand (fourth from left) addresses those present at yesterday’s launch of the National Schools’ Championship. Also in photo from left are Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam, Region Four Chairman, Clement Corlette, Permanent Secretary within the Ministry, Delma Nedd, GTU President, Colin Bynoe, Digicel’s Events and Sponsorship Manager, Gavin Hope and Nationals Marketing and PR Officer, Edison Jefford.
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand (fourth from left) addresses those present at yesterday’s launch of the National Schools’ Championship. Also in photo from left are Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam, Region Four Chairman, Clement Corlette, Permanent Secretary within the Ministry, Delma Nedd, GTU President, Colin Bynoe, Digicel’s Events and Sponsorship Manager, Gavin Hope and Nationals Marketing and PR Officer, Edison Jefford.

The 53rd National Schools Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championship was officially launched yesterday at the Ministry of Education office on Brickdam. Delivering the feature address, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand stated that the Ministry’s focus should not only be on students producing high academic standards but to ensure well-rounded citizens are created by supporting other aspects of development.

She noted that the responsibility of producing such individuals should not only be on the