Consider teaching as a profession to contribute value to society.
This was the advice given by principal of Presentation College, Chaguanas, Gary Ribeiro as he spoke to students who recently sat Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (Cape) and the Secondary Entrance Assessment examination.
Ribeiro was speaking on Wednesday night at the Excellence in Education award ceremony hosted by the Chaguanas Borough Corporation.
The ceremony took place at the borough’s offices on the Chaguanas Main Road.
While addressing the students, among who were 21 primary school graduands and 47 Cape graduands, Ribeiro said students needed to find a way to give back.
“We are in need of good teachers and if you are the brightest please come back to your schools and teach. Consider teaching as an option,” Ribeiro asked.
Ribeiro’s call to give back was echoed by the mayor’s office who called on awardees to volunteer in their communities by assisting in painting a children’s home during the holidays.
In his address, Minister of Education Anthony Garcia said Government policies were key to the quality of education of T&T’s citizens.
He said parents, religious organisations and the business communities were key stakeholders in ensuring successful students.
He encouraged students to continue to succeed in their pursuit of educational goals.
“You will be assets to your communities and your country but also to the Caribbean and the wider world,” he said.
The minister also reiterated plans to hold a national consultation on education next year.