Gros Islet Primary School - Breakfast Programme
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In the photo: Rotarian Richard Spalding, Mrs. Paula St. Luce - Principal, President Lenita Joseph and two students of the Gros Islet Primary School.
Breakfast has always been touted to be the most important meal of the day. It is even more important when it is served to young children who come from disadvantaged families who can scarcely afford to send these children to school, let alone feed them a wholesome, nutritious meal.
The Rotary Club of Gros Islet for a number of years, has been attempting to meet that need by sponsoring the feeding programmes at a number of schools including the Desbarras Primary School, Marchand Combined School, Balata Primary School and Vide Bouteille Secondary School. Over the last year, the Gros Islet Primary School was added to that list and the sponsorship continues into this academic year. The Programme facilitates the purchase of a number of food items such as eggs, cheese, sausages, milk, tea, chocolate drink, cornmeal, oats, tuna and fruits and serves between 40 to 50 students monthly. While the Programme is targeted at the children of the Primary School, some students at the Infant School also benefit when they accompany their siblings to school.
The Principal, Mrs. Paula St. Luce, has continued to express tremendous gratitude to the Rotary Club of Gros Islet for this initiative which, according to her, has contributed significantly to the academic improvements of a number of children. The children are now more regular and punctual in their attendance and are more attentive in class, not distracted by starving stomachs.
On Friday 2nd November, 2018, President Lenita, accompanied by Rotarian Richard Spalding of Winchester Rotary shopped for and delivered food items to the Gros Islet Primary School where there were well received and welcomed by staff and students.
The Rotary Club of Gros Islet is pleased to be part of this initiative and hope it inspires others to reach out and make a difference in their communities also.