Government primary schools Year 5 students are all smiles.
On Monday, two local businesses hosted a composition book distribution and fun day event at Webster’s Tours offices.
Business owners Kendrick Webster, along with Chester Lee Frederick of Lee’s Office & School Supplies said the day was about giving back to the community.
“Aim for the highest goals, and if you do that you will have the possibility to reach it,” said Mr. Webster as he highlighted the importance of students getting to know their culture.
“It is something we have been doing for the last few years and hope to continue in the coming years, if God willing, by providing composition books and lunches for students who cannot afford it.”
Webster’s Tours also partnered with Lee’s Office & School Supplies to give an incentive for parents to purchase at the store to receive discounts on various products. In August, a raffle will be held and three winners will receive either a laptop, a computer desk or school supplies.
“It has been a major step and the fun day is for the children to see some of the local crafts and to keep the history alive,” Mr. Webster said. “I want the children to be aware of our culture, such as the quadrille dancers and rope plaiting.”
Mr. Frederick stressed to students the importance of knowing how to write their names. “It is important you learn to read and take education very seriously. When you go looking for a job you will need to fill out an application form, if you cannot fill it out the first impression the boss will have is that he cannot offer you a job because you cannot read or write.”
To teachers and parents, Mr. Frederick said children need our time. “Time spent with children is a great investment and important in the lives of our children. Without our help it will sometimes be difficult for them to achieve their goals.”
Representing the Ministry of Education, Christen Suckoo thanked the businesses for assistance in partnering with government.
“It’s really about community building, about each of us doing our part,” said Mr. Suckoo while praising teachers for their continuing hard work in running classrooms and educating the children.
“We know it is not an easy job, but you do it every day,” Mr. Suckoo said. “You put smiles on your faces and shoes on your feet to come to school to read and teach, that is something that should be applauded day after day.”
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