Commonwealth Day Ceremony

Commonwealth Day is celebrated on the second Monday of March every year.
Today, 10th of March, 2008 Commonwealth was observed in Marian Academy.
There was a procession of flag-bearers, pupils of Forms 2-1 & 2-2, who presented the Commonwealth countries and the years they became part of the association. It was beautiful to see all the different colours of the waving paper flags.
After the presentation, our very own history teacher Ms. Hemmie Glasgow read the Commonwealth message. Following, was special invitee Mrs. Mahadeo, a frequent visitor to Marian Academy explained the goals and achievements commonwealth wishes to accomplish in Guyana and other joint countries.
Mr. Andre Pompey, our Science teacher, covered the cake with icing when he presented a marvelous vote of thanks. Just after, the special invitees were escorted off stage.
Throughout the years Commonwealth Day has been observed in Marian Academy, this was probably the best.

By
Praneeta Persaud
Form 2-2

Report II

Today, the tenth of March, Commonwealth Day was acknowledged at Marian Academy. Commonwealth Day is recognised and commemorated on the second Monday in March every year. The Commonwealth ceremony took place in the school's auditorium with the gathering of teachers and students from both Primary and Secondary department at approximately 10:00am.The ceremony began with the singing of the National Anthem by all the attendees. Next, there was an opening prayer by Mr. Lloyd King who happened to be the Master of Ceremonies for this interesting event. There was a procession and display of the Commonwealth Flags by the students of Form 2(1) and 2(2) who enlightened us on the years these countries became members of the Commonwealth. Ms. Hemmie Glasgow gave the Commonwealth Day message which encouraged the conservation of our forests and the environment in general, also taking into consideration our future. Remarks were made by the guest speaker Mrs. Sumedeo Mahadeo (Botanist-Guyana Forestry Commission). She also congradulated Marian Academy on our full support in Forest Preservation. We then had an interpretive dance by a member of the dance club and a musical rendition(Song of Guyana's Children) was done by four students of Form 3(F). Mr. Andre Pompey gave the vote of thanks and the ceremony was called to a close with the singing of the School Song. Over all this ceremony was great and interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By

Raeanna Clarke

Form 3(F)