Keeping the ties alive that bind
Celebrating over 50 years of Educational Excellence
Season's greetings. As we wind down 2023 and get ready for the holidays, the alumni association would like to provide a summary of our accomplishments this year. Thanks to the contributions from the alumni, we were able to purchase and ship 24 folding and 3 office chairs. This was identified as a need by the headmaster during his annual update last year. In addition, based on Lennox Amsterdam’ s trip report we are pleased to report that a number of items that were identified as needed, such as printer toner, whiteboard markers, pens and pencils etc. have been purchased. These items will be sent in a barrel shortly.
While we are pleased with these accomplishments, however, we need to increase the participation by the alumni to sustain and support the delivery of education to current and future students of West Dem. As you sip your Eldorado, mauby, sorrel during the holidays it may be a good time to reflect on your journey - the people and institutions that made it all possible. For those that are starting out, it is a time to think how you can become good ambassadors and how you can continue this tradition of excellence.
The Alumni Association wishes you the very best in health, happiness and prosperity in 2024 and look forward to hearing from you.
God bless.
Pat Moore(Spanish Teacher) with a group of students in the mid 1960s
Headmaster Harinarine with a group of students enjoying a lighter moment
Headmaster, students, teachers and dignitaries at Launch of CAPE
We are a group of original "Westdemmers" who attended the school close to its inception. We remain grateful for the opportunity to attend such a fine school and continue to celebrate the education received, friendships, camaraderie and the role it played in our development. As a group we have come together to celebrate the school's successes and to give back to the school. We look forward to you joining in the celebration and your membership in the alumni community.
Over the years this group has held a number of reunion events across North America including zoom calls with alumni and the current Headmaster Harrinarine. We continue to maintain contact with the school to determine how the alumni can provide support to the school. We have provided computers, a stove and fridge for the Home Economics Department as well as other materials to the school through alumni fundraising. We wish to thank the alumni for their contributions to the success of these projects and look forward to working with them on future projects. Current projects that are underway are listed on the Current School Needs Blog on the Blog Page.
A warm welcome is extended to everyone visiting our site and we look forward to your participation and contributions
To foster a working relationship among past, present and future alumni teachers and students with a common goal to equip WDSS with tools to support teaching, learning and to develop strong aspirations for education in their chosen field of study.
To build an online platform where information can be shared with the alumni community and where we can connect and engage with one another.
Interested in publishing a blog, academic papers, alumni stories, share photo's, have a question/inquiry or providing feedback. Please contact us at westdemalumni@gmail.com or use the Drop Us A Line! form below.
Address: West Demerara Secondary School
Klien Pouderoyen
West Bank Demerara
Republic of Guyana
Email : westdemsec@yahoo.com
Phone : +592 264 3034
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