Courtesy Week to be observed January 25th to 29th in schools

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 | Cams

The Grenada Human Rights Organization Inc. (GHRO Inc) in association with the Ministry of Education launches ‘Courtesy Week’ on Monday 25th January 2010 in all schools throughout Grenada Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

Each day of the week will focus on specific aspects of courtesy and students, supported by teachers and staff of the various schools are encouraged to participate in the exercise.

Minister of Education, senator the Honorable Franka Bernadine welcomes this initiative by GHRO Inc to create awareness for positive habits of courtesy into the student’s school life. “It is very important that our students develop lifestyles and habits that enhance their attitudinal and personal development, Senator Bernadine said.

The Public Relations unit of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource is assisting with the promotion of this initiative.

President of GHRO Inc Mr. Milton Coy believes that students should be given an opportunity to integrate the practice of being courteous. Mr. Coy who is also the coordinator for the 2010 Courtesy Week observance said this is an opportunity for both the education system and the student population to embrace courtesy as a lifestyle. It is important that our youngsters understand the value of respect, discipline, good manners and positive social interaction during their academic development, Coy said.

The theme for Courtesy Week is “Integrating courtesy into every day lifestyles.”

The organizers say each participating school is encouraged to nominate a class or group within the school deemed to demonstrate outstanding habits of courtesy during the week. One of those nominated will be awarded the “2010 Minister’s Award for Courtesy’ at the end of the week and will be recognized during the 2010 Independence celebrations on February 7th 2010. All nominations will also be recognized.

GHRO Inc calls on all parents and guardians to be examples of positive habits of courtesy and encourage their children to strive embrace courtesy as a lifestyle. Courtesy should not only be practiced for the week but should be reflected in their attitudes at home and the community as part of Government’s refocusing thrust for social development through education and empowerment.

Courtesy Week is part of GHRO’s human rights education and awareness process leading up to the launching of the Student with the Right Attitude (SRA) program in September 2010.