Region 2 Children's Mash Competition kicks off

Region Two Department of Education has commenced activities celebrating Mashramani 2023 under the theme, “Mixing and Mashing as One Guyana.”

Nursery schools from across the Essequibo Coast assembled at the Anna Regina Multilateral School’s auditorium (ARMS) on Monday to witness the first day of the Children’s Mash Competition.

Coordinator of the Regional Nursery Children’s Mashramani Competition,

Regional Education Officer Shondelle Hercules noted that the competitions are part of the school curriculum and provide the children with necessary exposure that can guarantee a well-rounded child.

She excitedly said she is very happy and overwhelmed that after three years, the competition has returned while noting that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the colourful activities had to be cancelled.

“I am very happy to see the happy faces and af-