Marian Academy
| Marian Academy | |
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| Address | |
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Carifesta Avenue Georgetown, Guyana Demerara-Mahaica (Region 4) | |
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| School type | Private Catholic school |
| Motto | In the light of wisdom |
| Established | 14 September 1998 |
| Principal | Sister Marie Harper, OSU |
| Website | Marian Academy official website |
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Marian Academy is a Roman Catholic private school in Georgetown, Guyana. It is situated on Carifesta Avenue in central Georgetown.[1][2] The academy provides secondary, primary and nursery schooling.[3]
History
Marian Academy was opened on September 14, 1998, with 227 enrolled students.[1] By 2001, the school had doubled in size, recording a figure of 453 students.[1]
Since 2008, the school has run an annual "blood drive", in which students are encouraged to become blood donors.[4] The drive is organised in collaboration with Guyana Red Cross and the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS).[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Marian Academy. "Marian Academy - Official Website". Retrieved 7 September 2012.
- ↑ Anon (13 February 2012). "Marian Academy collects 138 units from blood drive". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
- ↑ Marian Academy. "Facilities and Services". Marian Academy - Official Website. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
- ↑ Stabroek Staff (9 February 2012). "Marian Academy runs fifth annual blood drive on Saturday". Stabroek news. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
- ↑ Administrator (28 February 2008). "Blood collection drive at Marian Academy very successful". Stabroek News. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
Official website Coordinates: 6°49′20″N 58°09′19″W / 6.822328°N 58.155411°W
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