On Thursday, secondary schools from across Guyana attended the orientation session for the Guyana Digital School. Students, parents, and teachers were warmly welcomed to the groundbreaking initiative designed to reshape Guyana’s educational landscape.
Delivering the brief remarks, Chief Education Officer, Mr. Saddam Hussain, emphasized the importance of the platform in advancing modern education across the country.
He stated that “the Guyana Digital School plays a vital role in reshaping and advancing education for children nationwide,” underscoring the Ministry of Education’s commitment to creating equal access to high-quality learning for every student.
During the virtual session, the far-reaching impact of the initiative was highlighted noting that the digital school is designed to support learners from the coastland to the most remote hinterland communities. Students will benefit from interactive content, virtual science labs, adaptive learning features, and tools that strengthen understanding and encourage exploration. Teachers will have enhanced digital resources and avenues for professional development, while parents will be able to track their child’s progress through the platform.
The Guyana Digital School reflects the visionary leadership of His Excellency, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, whose dedication to equity, innovation, and nationwide access has made this initiative possible.
It was noted that the platform was designed to ensure a smooth, supportive, and globally benchmarked digital experience as it functions as a complete virtual school which allows students to learn anytime, anywhere, with full access to lessons, assessments, and academic support.
As part of the orientation, students also received a live walkthrough of the GDS platform, where they were shown how to navigate their subjects, access lessons, engage with activities, and begin their digital learning journey confidently.
Students were encouraged to embrace the opportunities ahead and make full use of the tools available to them through the Guyana Digital School.
