Can You Spell Commitment
Rotarians descended on the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on the Morning of 18 September 2012 to commemorate International Literacy Month by distributing dictionaries to class three students.
Past President Roy told the class about Rotary, its structure, objectives and projects. Rotarian Sonia spoke to them about literacy and the importance of being able to read and write. The students got their first opportunity to use the dictionaries when Past President Melvin challenged them to find the word “COMMITMENT”. He then elicited a commitment from the students that they would make good use of the dictionaries and always strive for excellence in their school work.
Is it the TRUTH...
At the Francis Lettsome Primary school the class three students not only received dictionaries, but also learned one of Rotary’s guiding principles. Past President Louis took a moment to teach the students Rotary’s Four Way Test, which they proudly recited. He also pointed out that on the first page of each dictionary, clearly stamped are the words of these life guiding principles.
The dictionaries were scheduled for simultaneous distribution at eleven primary schools on Tuesday morning. Other distributions will take place in the coming weeks. This programme is part of a joint effort by the Rotary Clubs of the BVI to promote literacy throughout the territory. The dictionaries were very well received and as the Rotarians left the schools many of the students were eagerly flipping through the pages of their new newest treasure.