Pleased that MOE has recognized the 2022 achievements of Saraswati Vidya Niketan school

I commend the administration, staff, parents, and students of Saraswati Vidya Niketan (SVN) for the school’s extraordinary performance at CXC and

CAPE 2022. For years, students at SVN impressed with their commitment, drive and ambition to be successful. I and those of us who in whatever way provide support and encouragement are proud of the Class of 2022 of SVN and all others who did their best.

I always felt that outstanding performance should be recognized, and I am pleased that the Ministry of Education and CXC and CAPE have recognized the achievements of the school and students in particular. I am delighted that the school has been recognised nationally and regionally for exceptional 2022 performance and for leading in CAPE. The data revealed that SVN is among the top 2% of schools at CXC and CAPE.

I am also pleased to see the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, attending one of the school’s program for the first time as noted in Swami’s welcoming remarks on Friday March 10. In her address, she saluted the principal, Swami, and highlighted his high-achievements. She recognizes and shares in the success of students and educators.

The school has not been the beneficiary of government’s assistance although it has been serving an under-served and neglected community. Members of the diaspora have been very supportive of the school though financial goals have not always been achieved. Raising funds has been very challenging. It can do well with more assistance. I and countless others visited the school countless time over the last couple decades, contributing in whatever way we could to help students materially and financially.

I commend those who took the initiative to organize fundraising activities for SVN and who donated to help the school educate youngsters. And once again, I laud the school’s leadership for it’s achievements.