Friday Afternoons to Be Dedicated as Sport, Recreational Period for Schools - President Ali

Friday afternoons to be dedicated as sport, recreational period for schools - President Ali

President Irfaan Ali on Monday highlighted the importance of balancing academic and technical education with the development of well-rounded individuals. While speaking at the opening of the New Brickdam Secondary School, President Ali posited that true human capital must be understood within a national ecosystem that includes sports and physical education. And so, over the next five years, the Head of State announced that there will be signific…

Friday afternoons for school sport, recreation; primary tops to be abolished

Last Updated on Monday, 21 July 2025, 22:05 by Writer President Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that Friday afternoons would be timetabled for sport and recreation at schools to help reduce preferences for electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets. “I want to see an education system (in which) Friday afternoons after lunch are ...

All public schools to dedicate Friday afternoons to sports & physical education - Pres. Ali - INews Guyana

Emphasising the importance of promoting healthier lifestyles among children, President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that all public schools will now move to dedicate Fridays to physical education classes. He made the announcement today whilst speaking at the commissioning of the new Brickdam Secondary School in Georgetown. The President said systems are being put in […] The post All public schools to dedicate Friday afternoons to sports & physica…