Marian Academy

Marian Academy is a Roman Catholic private school in Georgetown, Guyana. It is situated on Carifesta Avenue in central Georgetown.[1][2] The academy provides secondary, primary and nursery schooling.[3]

For a defunct public secondary school in Etobicoke, see Marian Academy (Toronto).
Marian Academy
Address
Carifesta Avenue

Georgetown, Guyana

Demerara-Mahaica (Region 4)

George town

Guyana
Information
School typePrivate Catholic school
MottoIn the light of wisdom
Religious affiliation(s)Christianity
DenominationCatholic
Established14 September 1998 (1998-09-14)
Founded14th September 1998
School number+592 226 9044
ChairmanMr. Carlton Joao
PrincipalSister Marie Harper, OSU
GradesNursery, primary and secondary
Average class size30
Hours in school day6-8
Colour(s)dark blue, yellow, white
Websitemarianacademy.edu.gy
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History

The school was opened on September 14, 1998, with 227 enrolled students.[1] By 2001, the school had doubled in size, recording a figure of 453 students.[1]

Since 2008, the school has run an annual "blood drive", in which students are encouraged to become blood donors.[4] The drive is organised in collaboration with Guyana Red Cross and the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS).[5]

The school hosts an annual spelling bee, religious education quiz, Marian quiz, debate, elocution, sports day, Marian run, school fair, family fun day, PTA concert, etc.

There is also an outreach at Christmas where students bring gifts, non-perishable food items, toiletries, etc for the less fortunate. Marian has also taken part in multiple fundraisers including donations to help soldiers, the poor and natural disaster victims.

Marian has many clubs, such as choir, environmental, chess, basketball, table tennis, lawn tennis, football, hockey, journalism and much more so that every student is able to find a recreational activity that balances their education.

Environs

It is between a YMCA and the Guyana National Park.

See also

References
  1. Marian Academy. "Marian Academy - Official Website". Archived from the original on 28 August 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  2. Anon (13 February 2012). "Marian Academy collects 138 units from blood drive". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  3. Marian Academy. "Facilities and Services". Marian Academy - Official Website. Archived from the original on 28 August 2012. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  4. Stabroek Staff (9 February 2012). "Marian Academy runs fifth annual blood drive on Saturday". Stabroek news. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
  5. Administrator (28 February 2008). "Blood collection drive at Marian Academy very successful". Stabroek News. Retrieved 7 September 2012.

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