$560M Brickdam Secondary School Officially Opens, Promises Innovation and Equity in Education
Tiana Cole | HGP Nightly News
The newly constructed Brickdam Secondary School was officially commissioned on Monday, marking a significant leap forward in Guyana’s educational infrastructure.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand emphasized that the facility is more than just a structure—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of leaders and thinkers.
“It’s not just a building,” she stated. “It’s the rooms where we will create Guyana’s next leaders… where imagination, innovation, and change will emerge.”
Delivering the feature address, President Dr. Irfaan Ali hailed the school as a testament to his government’s commitment to providing quality education for all.
“We are not just building schools,” the President noted. “We are creating opportunities, entrenching equity, and fostering greater quality.”
Constructed for $560.7 million, the state-of-the-art facility includes:
- 22 classrooms
- 3 staff rooms
- 1 counseling room
- A sick bay
- 3 home economics labs
- 2 science laboratories
- 1 IT lab
- 1 industrial technology room
- An auditorium
- A canteen
The investment is part of a broader national drive to modernize the education sector and reduce overcrowding in schools across the capital.
