Almost three years after Anna Regina Multilateral School (ARMS) was named the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) School of the year, Outam Heeralall was determined to reclaim the title for the school.
Heeralal scored 25 first-class passes, earning him the title of Outstanding Overall and Outstanding Student in Technical Vocational Education. Speaking to the press on Thursday after the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) 2022 Awards, he said,
“This has been one of my dreams. I actually dreamt of this…when Anna Regina secondary topped the Caribbean in 2019, that is what motivated me to be here tonight. To work to be here and finally I am here.”
Speaking further, the young man urged his peers and future aspirants to follow their dreams.
“Be yourself and most importantly be motivated. I always preach this. Once you believe, you can achieve it.”
At Anna Regina Multilateral School, head teacher Laljeet Ruplal bagged the CSEC School of the Year award. Arrangements are being made to hold a celebration event at the college on Friday to further recognize the achievement.
Meanwhile, some other awards at the Guyana CSEC level were earned by Queen’s College students Sheridan Dyal and Saskia Twahir. Dial was an outstanding student of science; She passed standard 15 and second standard. She said that the efforts made in the last five years have paid off.
“I’m glad that all the effort that I put in the last five years has turned out to be very fruitful.”
Dyal is currently studying for her CAPE and plans to go on to university. Furthermore, Twahir was recognized for her outstanding performance in the field of humanities and business. She secured 24 grades and three-second grades. She commented.
“It’s very humbling. Take everything in stride. Pace yourself and ensure that you prioritize your mental health and give it your best shot.”