Green Acres School celebrates 25 yrs of education
By Tangerine Clarke
Mrs. Marilyn Butters-Green,
the mother of a college-educated
daughter, like many Guyanese
parents, assures, that
education is paramount to a
child’s overall upbringing and
lifelong success.
The proprietress and chief
executive officer of Green Acres
School Group in Georgetown,
Guyana, recently celebrated
25 years in existence, with a
week of activities showcasing
the excellence, discipline, and
educational level the institution
has attained.
In addition, to a victory
march, photo exhibition, steelpan
breakfast morning, volunteer
day, and a concert to celebrate
its achievement; Growing
in Grace and Wisdom Towards
Excellence, Green Acres is easily
one of the most accredited
institutions, recording in the
top 100 schools every year for
Common Entrance examination
passes.
“The students have done
very well in Common Entrance
over the years, gaining places
in elite high schools. Hats off
to my committed, very hardworking
teachers, whom have
remained loyal to the school,
over its history,” said Mrs. Butters
Caribbean L 40 ife, Jan. 25–31, 2019
Green, during a recent
interview with Caribbean Life
in her Georgetown Office.
The course of study includes
English, mathematics, social
studies and foreign languages,
in addition to extra curricular
activities, such as field trips.
The students participation in
dance, drama, Mashramani
and Easter festivals, have won
the group many first-prize trophies.
This is a testament to the
very good relationship the educator
maintains with everyone.
She calls the school a family oriented
institution that gets full
involvement and cooperation
from parents who attend parentteacher
meetings, and volunteer
at school activities.
“I can depend on parents,
they are very much involved. We
also host Teachers’ Appreciation
Day to say thanks for their stellar
work,” said Butters-Green,
who applauded the educators for
seeking higher learning.
The instructors must obtain a
university education to become
a member of the staff of Green
Acres. They also come prepared
with a graduate degree from
Cyril Potter College of Education,
and a wealth of knowledge,
she said.
Butters-Green noted, after
leaving her nursing career, she
returned to school to become an
educator, but explained, it was
not a smooth transition. Her
passion and dedication helped
her complete her studies in
order to attain the excellence
she strives for to educate Guyana’s
children. She said that the
institution’s success was entirely
driven by recommendations and
thanked parents who have been
very pleased with the education,
care, and discipline their children
receive.
Butters-Green, a very cheerful
individual, who was seen
interacting with both parents,
and students on the complex
grounds, shares the same nurturing
qualities she shared as a
nurse before becoming an entrepreneur.
She credits her love and passion
for the development of children,
and had hoped to do so
with just two, which was the
case when she opened her door
in January 1994.
But according to her, it was
God’s will that she took the path
she has, after parents were very
happy with the service they
received, and asked her to start
a nursery school. This grew to
include 28 children, and before
she knew it, a primary level registered
36 children, and a need
for the complex to house all the
schools.
Mrs. Marilyn Butters-Green, proprietress, chief executive
offi cer of Green Acres School Group, in her Georgetown,
Guyana offi ce after an exclusive interview with Caribbean
Life. Photo by Tangerine Clarke
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