Primary schools to benefit from donation of school supplies as a result of collaboration between Rotary Clubs
St. John’s, Antigua- Primary schools across Antigua and Barbuda will benefit from a number of school supplies, as a result of a collaborative effort between the Rotary Club of Antigua an its partners of 16 years, the Bellvue Breakfast Rotary Club and the Kirkland Downtown Rotary Club.
On Tuesday, the Clubs made a presentation to Director of Education, Mr. Clare Browne at a brief ceremony, which took place at Rotary House. The donation included: ink, coloured pencils, dry markers, folders, pencils and other supplies.
The programme forms part of the Education Through Technology initiative, which has been ongoing for the last 16 years.
Local Project Coordinator and Past President of the Rotary Club of Antigua, Cordell Josiah MBE, explained that the contribution comes as a result of talks between the Clubs and the Ministry regarding the needs of the primary school institutions in the education system.
“We are always looking for ways to give back to our community and especially with this programme, Education through Technology, is focuses on the overall development of education, transformation and keeping our young minds equipped and nurtured”, he said.
Past President of the Bellvue Breakfast Club, John Martinka, noted that the donation of over $3000 US will be used to furnish all primary schools in the twin island state with the needed supplies.
Director of Education, Mr. Clare Browne, expressed thanks to the Clubs for their continued dedicated interest in the educational development of young minds in Antigua and Barbuda.
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