Mashramani
To celebrate Mashramani, it is customary that there is a Children's Costume Competition showcasing the children's depiction of a set theme. Marian Academy started participating in these competitions in the year 2000 and there has been an amazing chronicle of success, thanks to the hardwork of both teachers and students.
2000
Under the theme "Preserving our Environment", Marian Academy participated in its first-ever Mashramani competitions
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Costume Parade 4th Place |
2001
Under the theme "Have Fun in 2001"
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2002
Under the theme "Colourful and True in 2002"
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Costume Parade 2nd Place |
2003
Under the theme "United are we in 2003"
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Costume Parade 1st Place |
2004
Under the theme Unity, Beauty and More in 2004
Arts and Poetry
Many of the Students attending Marian Academy revealed that they had a rare talent that graces our intellect and environment with images and words that touch the very depths of our imagination and soul.
1998-1999
The first Art Competition was sponsored by the Bahai Faith group in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the UNDP in October 1998, underthe theme "Peace and Unity".
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The second Art Competition was sponsored by the Help and Shelter Organization.
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Field Trips
The Students at Marian Academy were given the opportunity to be a part of the many field trips that the school organizes. The intention of the field trips is to reinforce what the students have learnt in the classroom. Some of the places that the students visit are the Zoological Park, Banks DIH Brewery, Omai Gold Mines Ltd, the Georgetown Fire Department, the Wether Station, the Water Treatment Plant at Pouderoyen, Shanklands Rainforest, Arrowpoint Resort, Madagabar Resort and Emerald Tower, just to name a few.
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Water Treatment Plant at Pouderoyen |
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Shanklands Rainforest |
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OMAI Goldmines |
Community Activities
The Students of Marian Academy participate in many community activities which include the Annual Environmental Protection Agency Walk which is held on the first Sunday in June, the Anti-Drug Walk Sponsored by the Ministry of Health, and the Terry Fox Run (an annual run to raise funds towards finding a cure for Cancer). On the 28th October 2001, twelve students and two teachers of Marian Academy took part in Women on the Move 3 kilometer road race for Breast Cancer Week.
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Students surround the Mother of Terry Fox