50 years of QC Girls’ achievements to be honoured in October

The Queen’s College Old Students Association (QC-OSA) will this year honour the achievements of girls who attended the school from 1975 to 2025.

This is to mark the 50^th anniversary of girls attending the school. The events will be held from October 17 to October 19, at the school’s campus.

Initially, the first batch of girls were admitted into the school in September 1975. This was a monumental moment for young girls living in Guyana as it was provided girls the opportunity to receive a sound education without restrictions.

In observing 50 years since, Queen’s College is recognising the trailblazers and achievers who completed their secondary education there.

The events will include an exhibition which will have the achievements of girls who attended the school on display for several days, virtual event, tea party at Austin House, for which tickets will go on sale this month and a panel discussion.

A special edition, 50^th anniversary magazine will also be developed to recognise the school’s achievements.

President of the QC-OSA, Devindra Kissoon said women have excelled at QC over the decades because of their dedication to empowering themselves.

“[It is] strictly because of their discipline, conscientiousness and commitment to be able to achieve the tasks; they want a better life.

“They have distinguished themselves in all fields, in all professional disciplines, political disciplines,” Kissoon said.

These are remarkable feats that Kissoon said the QC-OSA is determined to continue providing support for students and the school in ensuring that girls continue to excel there.

The school’s Principal, Donna Lewis-Isles said it is an honour to celebrate 50 years of girls attending the school. She said this meant more inclusivity for girls attending and it has propelled these students into becoming trailblazers in various professional fields.

“This paved the way for the generation to come, their achievement in Academia, leadership, service and society are a testimony to the power of inclusion and progress.

“This celebration not only tribute to the past but a call for a continuing shape of a future where every student, regardless of the gender, can be a leader and an inspiration,” the Principal said.

For this event to be a success, QC-OSA has prepared several comprehensive packages. The Bronze package is $100,000 and it covers event branding, anniversary memorabilia; the Silver package is $200,000 and provides access for a quarter page magazine ad, event branding anniversary memorabilia, and one tea party ticket; the Gold package is $300,000 and it provides access to a half page magazine ad, event branding, anniversary memorabilia and three tea party tickets; the Platinum package is $500,000 and it provides access to a full page magazine ad, event branding, anniversary memorabilia, and five tea party tickets.