Minister Parag inspires new cohort of teachers at CPCE

Minister of Education, Honourable Sonia Parag, this morning addressed the latest cohort of trainee teachers at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), urging them to embrace their roles in shaping Guyana’s future.

Speaking to the trainees, Minister Parag emphasized the importance of teacher training as part of lifelong learning. She highlighted Government investments over the past five years, which have increased the proportion of trained teachers at CPCE from 68% in 2020 to 98% today.

For the first time, CPCE will offer specialized programmes in Geography, History, Chemistry, Physics, French, Portuguese, and Health and Family Life Education. The college will also introduce a one-year training programme for Guidance and Counselling Officers and a six-week programme to support children with special needs.

Minister Parag encouraged the trainees to uphold integrity, professionalism, and patience in and out of the classroom, stressing that teachers also shape the moral and emotional development of students.

“As teachers, your task is invaluable,” she said. “Teach with passion, serve with pride, and inspire with purpose. Your students become your children, nurture them as such.”

She concluded by congratulating the new trainees on choosing the teaching profession and reassured them of the Ministry’s continued support throughout their training at CPCE.