Christmas Concert 2007-Marian Academy

The Christmas concert was presented by the students on two different days. The Nursery, Preps and Primary students on the 12th of December and the secondary students on the 13th.The parents and guardians, staff and students were warmly welcomed by Sr.Marie Harper. The Concerts were started by an inspiring prayer. All the items presented by the students were good.
The Concert ended with the vote of thanks by the President of the PTA and the Principals Christmas message of Love, Joy and Peace. The Principal thanked and expressed the appreciation for the generous support of parents in their donation of Christmas gifts for various institutions and individual families.
We had the Concluding mass for the term on the 13th after the secondary concert. During the mass all the staff and students thanked God for the wonderful term they had. After the Mass the Crib competition results were announced. Our Lady of Lourdes won the first place and Our Lady of Fatima won the second place.
The Staff and Students showed active support and co-operation in making the concert a success. Hopefully the message of Peace, Joy and Love which the Christ Child Brings will be experienced by everyone.

By Sr.Vijaya Soreng

Earth tremor strikes Marian Academy!!!!!

At approximately 3:00 pm on the 29th of November, 2007, an earth tremor shook the walls of Marian Academy. No one expected the peaceful afternoon to be interrupted by the unexpected tremor as everyone was busy with examinations that were being conducted in some classrooms.There were panicked cries and screams as students rushed down the stairs and onto the tarmac, this was the emergency plan when the school’s alarm was sounded. This happened seconds after the tremor.

As the students arranged themselves on the tarmac, most started to dramatically share their experiences with each other, some questioned each other of what had happened and others stooped on the ground, probably recovering from what had transpired.

The teachers and prefects are to be commended on the way they helped to arrange the students in their lines. The students were then asked to sit by the principal, Sister Marie.She commended the students on their prompt, immediate response to the alarm. Sister Marie also commended the Primary students, who, at the time of the tremor, were seated in the hall, but even when they were asked to evacuate the hall, during the tremor, by parents and guardians, they remained seated together, which was the best thing to do at the time, according to Sister Marie.

After a few added remarks made by the principal, she dismissed the assembly of students by saying the evening prayer. Some students returned to their classrooms to finish off their examinations while others left for home, still a bit shaken up from what had occurred that afternoon.

By Geetanjali Deonarine

Christmas Bazaar

The PTA of Marian Academy presents a Christmas Bazaar each year renting tables and chairs or vehicular spaces to the parents or teachers of our school. This is a fund raising event and this year it was held on November 24th, 2007.

The response for rentals was very good this year! Many came forward in the spirit of Christmas, to rents spaces and sell their Christmas items...trinkets, craft, books, clothes, cakes plants, toys, school supplies, anything pre-owned (flea-market style)...an amazing variety! Even our very own 5th form, Graduating class of 2008, had their booth to raise funds for their graduation. The Bazaar is also accompanied by movies for the children while parents/teachers sell or shop!

At the Baazar each year, the moral and social values of Marian Academy must be maintained in what is traded. No tobacco or alcohol products are allowed to be sold.

There was a pleasant 'buzz' of shoppers all day long. Thank you to all supporters!

By Nicky Mendes

Assembly: November 22nd, 2007

Mrs. Denise Dias and Mrs. Nicky Mendes, both members of Women inBlack, gave a speech at assembly in preparation for next week’s Road SafetyWeek. They stated that every month 16 to 18 people are killed on the roadsof Guyana; 37 to 40 people are seriously injured sometimes leading to death. Roadcrash deaths are sudden and unexpected and when cyclists or pedestrians arehit they bear the full force of the impact because they are unprotected; onein three cyclists is killed under the age of twenty. The faster a drivergoes the less time he gets to react to a hazard, as well as the longer timehe takes to slow down or stop. If a pedestrian is hit at 40 mph he has a 10% chanceof surviving, whilst if he is hit at 20mph he has a 95% chance of surviving.We were all reminded to stop, look and listen before crossing the road.Knowing your road rules would be beneficial to all citizens. Cyclists shouldalways remember to wear helmets, and all passengers, even those in the backseats should wear seatbelts and remember not to distract their drivers.Lastly, driving under the influence, whether it is drugs or alcohol, is avery bad idea.
This information shared during the assembly was a great help to the entire student body and the staff. We thank both Mrs.Dias and Mendes for this wonderful presentation.
By Michelle Ford.

International Day of Recycling

Project Engineers!( L-R)Leiann Vanlauge,Gabriella Edwards,Arsheena Mohammed,Kieron Dennison
Missing in the photograp:Ryan Singh.

International Day of Recycling is held on the 15th November every year. We the 4th Form Biology Students and the Marian Academy Environmental Club have executed a plan which involved the creation of these posters promoting Recycling in Marian Academy. The main objective of this project is to encourage our student body to engage in Recycling. We hope that these posters will inspire students to recycle and continue supporting our Marian Academy Litter Free Zone.

By Arsheena Mohammed

Marian Academy Swimming Team

Back Row L-R

Jonathan Anderson,Victoria Arjoon,Henk Lowe,Soroya Simmons,Hannibal Gaskin

Sitting

Camila Colmeares Emma Vieira,Brandon Debidin,Dominic Braam,Jacquel,Accalia Khan

Missing

Noelle Smith,Mathew Vieira

Marian Academy Swimmers participated in the North Zone Champion of Champions Swim Off.They were placed 1st for the 8th time in a row.They had defeated Bishop High School and School of the Nations.

Swimmers Noelle Smith,Accalia khan,Soroya Simmons and Henk Lowe will be participating in the Nationals Schools Swimming Championship on 13th November.We wish them all the best.

Nursery Sports Day

Sports day for the Nursery Students was held on Friday the 2nd of November. It was wonderful to see the little ones so enthusiastic on the filed. The Sports day started with a prayer led by Sr.Sheela. We had Mrs.Massiah and the President of PTA addressing the students and the Parents.Sr.Marie declared the sports day open at 9.30 am.The students participated in the 20 mts race,bunny hop race,late for school and lime and spoon.All the parents and staff members enjoyed seeing the students perform.The sports day ended at around 12 pm.The students as they went asked when was the next sports day!!!!!!!!!!