June 28 – July 3, 2015, Georgetown, Guyana
Theme: EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE
Patron: Madam Elizabeth Harper AA
Preparations for the International Reunion to be held in Guyana from June 28 – July 3, 2015 are in full swing. These arrangements are the collaborative effort involving the Guyana Planning Committee taking the lead with support from the Toronto and US Chapters. There are a series of recommended hotels. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of co-education in Guyana and the male alumni will be represented.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
The Programme of Events starts on Saturday, June 27 at 12:45p.m. with registration at St. Rose’s High School. Each registered participant will receive a bag containing giveaways including a tee shirt and a Commemorative Journal and documentation from the Guyana Tourism Authority, including a map of Guyana and the City of Georgetown. During registration the Tour Desk will be opened for on-site of registration for the various local tours. Please register for the tours you and your guests will be taking on the Registration Form.
The Programme continues on Sunday, June 28 at 10.30 a.m. with mass at the Ursuline Convent Chapel located on the grounds of St. Rose’s High School. The Con-celebrants are Monsignor Terrence Montrose and Fr. Malcolm Rodrigues S.J. On Sunday, June 28 at 12:00 noon will be the Formal Opening of International Reunion to be held on the Multi-Purpose Court at St. Rose’s High School. This brief ceremony will allow participants to have an overview of activities for the week and offer the opportunity for important stakeholders to address the gathering. Registration will continue on Sunday, June 28 immediately following the official opening. Later in the afternoon on Sunday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m. there will be the Garden Party & Fashion Show at the Georgetown Club on Camp Street.
On Monday, June 29 at 9.30 a.m. alumni with have the opportunity to interact with the current student body of St. Rose’s High School. Students will meet with alumni to discuss topics of interest to them. Later in the evening of Monday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. Cathy and Nigel Hughes will host the Lime and Jazz session at their residence at New Providence, EBD. Guests will be treated to local jazz, relish local cuisine, and re-acquaint with old friends in a beautiful atmosphere outside of the capital city.
Tours to Kaiteur Falls, Baganara, Arrow Point, and Splashmin will be conducted on Tuesday, June 30. At 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 there is the Back-In-Time Party to be held at the Loft. At this event guests will be able to lime and jive with the younger alumni.
On Wednesday, July 1 at 10:00 a.m. there will the Business Session at St. Rose’s High School where alumni will meet to discuss issues involving the support of the school and how our contacts and networking can assist in making the school better able to fulfill its mandate in the context of our ever changing environment. Later in the afternoon at 1:00 p.m. will be the NU2U SALE on the grounds of St. Rose’s High School. Articles of clothing and other items will be on sale, the proceeds will be given to the school. In conjunction with the SALE, starting at 1:30 p.m. will be a series of Sports Activities on the St. Rose’s Multi-Purpose Court. This event will feature various games and other sporting activities to allow alumni and current students to interact especially in view of our school’s recent participation and successes at basketball. In the evening of Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m. will be the Cultural Evening at the Theatre Guild on Parade Street, Kingston. This extravaganza will feature students of St. Rose’s, alumni of Georgetown, US, and Toronto and guest artistes in song, dance, skits and other art forms. Cocktails will be served.
On Thursday, July 2 at 10:00 a.m. the visit to the Guyana Heritage Museum at Meten-Meer-Zorg has been organized. Spend lunch with the Stanley and Michele Ming at 12.30p.m. at their Isika Development Site on the East Bank of the Essequibo River, not far from Parika. This event allows for alumni only with a limit of fifty guests. Participation will therefore be on a first come, first serve basis.
On Friday, July 3 is the finale of the St. Rose’s Alumni International Reunion 2015 with the Closing Ceremony at Parc Rayne, Rahaman Park, EBD at 7:00p.m. This Formal Closing will allow you to reflect on the week’s activities and look forward to upcoming opportunities to get together in our various Chapters and build on our togetherness to enhance the school’s activities. Immediately following the Closing Ceremony there will be the Formal Dinner and Dance at the same location at 8:00p.m. Come see and be seen, eat delicious food and mingle, chat and dance as we wind down from a week of re-acquaintance and reflection. Make contacts to continue to support the work of the school and leave to return to your various ports refreshed by your time together.
The full Programme of events has opportunities at different times to suit the varied needs of alumni and guests. Children are excluded from the following events: the Lime & Jazz Evening, the Back in Time Party, Lunch at the Isika Development Site, and the Formal Dinner & Dance. Join us in making the St. Rose’s International Reunion a resounding success. See you in Georgetown at the International Reunion 2015.
Visit our website for additional information: http://www.strosesalumni.org or email reunion@strosesalumni.org
