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More than 20 senior citizens have donated school supplies to approximately 30 students at the Francis Lettsome and Willard Wheatley Primary Schools.
The presentation, organised through the Social Development Department’s East End Long Look Senior Engagement Programme, took place on September 10.
The seniors donated notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, sharpeners, crayons, colouring pencils, folders, rulers and other essential items. The supplies were either provided directly by the seniors or purchased with funds they contributed.
Programme Manager Amia Chalwell said the initiative was proposed by the seniors last year and later developed through discussions with staff.
“The seniors wanted to find a meaningful way to support younger members of the community and contribute to their education,” Chalwell stated.
Principals of both schools expressed appreciation for the donation. One noted that the supplies would particularly benefit students who began the academic year without all the necessary items.
The initiative also sought to encourage students by reminding them that their community supports their success.
According to the Ministry of Health and Social Development, the donation forms part of the programme’s efforts to strengthen intergenerational connections and provide opportunities for older residents to remain active while contributing their ideas, experiences and resources.
The seniors also hope the initiative will encourage other older residents to recognise that their voices and contributions remain valuable.
The Social Development Department commended the seniors, noting that their efforts demonstrate the important role older persons continue to play in strengthening families and communities.
The presentation, organised through the Social Development Department’s East End Long Look Senior Engagement Programme, took place on September 10.
The seniors donated notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, sharpeners, crayons, colouring pencils, folders, rulers and other essential items. The supplies were either provided directly by the seniors or purchased with funds they contributed.
Programme Manager Amia Chalwell said the initiative was proposed by the seniors last year and later developed through discussions with staff.
“The seniors wanted to find a meaningful way to support younger members of the community and contribute to their education,” Chalwell stated.
Principals of both schools expressed appreciation for the donation. One noted that the supplies would particularly benefit students who began the academic year without all the necessary items.
The initiative also sought to encourage students by reminding them that their community supports their success.
According to the Ministry of Health and Social Development, the donation forms part of the programme’s efforts to strengthen intergenerational connections and provide opportunities for older residents to remain active while contributing their ideas, experiences and resources.
The seniors also hope the initiative will encourage other older residents to recognise that their voices and contributions remain valuable.
The Social Development Department commended the seniors, noting that their efforts demonstrate the important role older persons continue to play in strengthening families and communities.
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