Dictionary Distribution 2015

The new school year brings with it excitement of new classes, new teachers, new classmates and, for grade four students around the territory, new dictionaries donated by the BVI family of Rotary. 

 

On Tuesday 15 September 2015, representatives of the BVI Family of Rotary visited the Althea Scatliffe Primary School to launch this year’s annual distribution of dictionaries to the young budding readers. 

 

Minister of Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn expressed appreciation to the Rotary Clubs for their consistency in working with the territory’s youths. Speaking on the importance of community service, Hon Walwyn announced the Ministry’s upcoming initiative that will require primary school students to perform community service hours as a part of their school curriculum. 

 

In her response, Rotary’s Assistant District Governor, Delma Maduro noted that the Althea Scatliffe Primary School was already a few paces ahead in providing community service as it has its very own Rotary sponsored EarlyAct Club.

 

President Ryan Geluk of Rotary Club of Road Town also addressed the youngsters speaking of Rotary International's focus on literacy and local Rotary efforts over the years.

 

Also present at the launch were President Jeanette Scatliffe Boynes of Rotary Sunrise, Vice President Lynette Harrigan of the Rotary Club of Tortola and other members of the Rotary family.
 

At the end of the formalities, the eager young recipients filed on stage to accept their dictionaries and to graciously shake hands with the Minister and their Rotary benefactors/representatives.