US-based Guyanese top achiever opens Reading/Math centre at old primary school

Aug 20, 2018 News

Gears for Success has opened its first Mathematics Room at Vryheid’s Lust Primary School and contributed to the revival of the school’s Reading Room with over 500 books donated.

US-based Guyanese Kelly Hyles is flanked by students of Vryheid’s Lust Primary in the reading room.

The project is driven by United States-based Guyanese Kelly Hyles. Hyles is an academic achiever, who became famous for being accepted by 21 top Universities in US, including eight Ivy League schools.
The top achiever has since returned to Guyana and aided her old school, Vryheid’s Lust Primary with a plan to open a mathematics and reading room which is geared towards raising the level of literacy among students.
Hyles, a current student at Havard University, hopes to initiate similar projects throughout the education system. She noted that with a sound literary background almost any child is geared for a life of success.
At the launch on Wednesday Hyles thanked everyone who donated and supported the initiative!
“We really could not have done it without the outpour of love and encouragement. A huge shout out to our sponsors at Fly Jamaica, Metro Office and Computer Supplies, Quality Plus Fast Food and Bakery, and the dedicated teaching staff at Vryheid’s Lust Primary School.
“We are delighted that the students will have the rooms for the 2018-2019 academic year and can’t wait to see what they will do!”
Last year, the aspiring neurosurgeon launched her non- profit venture, “Gears for Success.”
Hyles noted that “Gears for Success” is an organization that aims to provide educational supplies to underserved schools.
“Our goal is to introduce new equipment to encourage the students of Vryheid’s Lust Primary School to be engaged in the classroom and dedicated to learning and achieving higher educational goals.
“After extensive research, we identified that the school is plagued with low reading and Mathematics scores. After thorough contemplation by both the primary school and “Gears for Success”, it was concluded that the issue would be best solved by building both a reading and mathematics room.
“We work closely with the school in need to identify the most pertinent issues, and develop a plan to eliminate these obstacles.”
Hyles said that the first partnership began with her old primary school at Vryheid’s Lust East Coast Demerara.
“Our reading room, once filled with interesting books, reading games, and cards will undoubtedly grab the students’ attention and simultaneously sharpen their reading skills.
“Our Mathematics Room after being stocked with geometry sets, Maths textbooks and more will make the subject more relatable and exciting for the young minds of Vryheid’s Lust Primary.”
Hyles’ project was made public via social media on September 8, last, which was also World Literacy Day.
The teen said that this project cannot be successful without the support of others.
As such, Hyles encouraged her Facebook followers to visit the link to the organisation’s website, to donate.
“I am really beyond excited for this project and for what it means for the students at Vryheid’s Lust Primary School, so please help make this a reality! Remember, no donation is too small (or too big),” she added.