“SPEECH NIGHT” AT INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

VICTORIA
“SPEECH NIGHT” AT INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
The “Speech Night” of the International High School, Golden Grove, took place on Friday night December 17, presided over by Mr. C. A. L. Mittleholzer, District Commissioner (Acting).
Mr. C. P. B. Melbourne, J.P., Chairman of the Board of Governors of the school, in very glowing terms introduced the Chairman. He extended a hearty welcome to him and referred to the favourable opportunity now afforded the community for secondary education. He also touched on the progress of the school from the time of its inauguration to the present day.
Many appropriate songs were rendered by the pupils and also a recitation by G. Singh.
The report of the School for the year was read by Mr. A. R. Alli, Principal. It showed that the School was founded on January 6, 1947, and functioned under the guidance and tutelage of a Board or Governors, consisting of eight members – Messrs; C. P. B. Melbourne, J.P., Chairman, D. C. Persaud Vice- Chairman, D. A. Trotman, R. Tiwari, W. H. Gibson, M. Alli, J. A. Lam, and R. E. Thompson, with Mr. A. R. Alli, Principal and ex-offico Secretary to the Board. Twelve students enrolled during the first month of its inauguration and the year closed with twenty seven. At the close of 1948 there were forty seven pupils on the roll.
The Chairman in the course of his remarks referred to the steady progress the School had made and paid high tribute to the work of the Principal and his staff.
Prizes were distributed by Mrs. Mittleholzer, seventeen children being happy recipients.
The program concluded, light refreshments were served, and dancing indulged in. An enjoyable evening was spent.
Source:
District and Interior News – County of Demerara – the Daily Chronicle; Tuesday December 28, 1948: page 6