Nagico Holds Book Drive

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(PLTM) - Children and teachers of Smart Mart Tutorial Academy & Kiddy’s Nook were presented with a number of story books, compliments of staff of Nagico Insurances BVI, on October 12, 2018.

According to the company, as part of Reading is Fun Week, observed from October 7-13, 2018 under the theme ‘Reading is the best remedy’, Public Relations Officer of Nagico Insurances, Mr Reuben Stoby, had taken up an offer as a parent to read to the students of the school located in Lower Estate, Tortola.

“It was amazing to see how the children were eager to be read to and were actively involved in discussion on the book ‘Harry the Dirty Dog’. But we also saw a need, a need for more books to keep the children excited about reading and we wanted to try to fulfil that need at this time," Stoby said.

He added that with the blessings of Managing Director, Mr. Shan Mohamed, staff of Nagico Insurances jumped on the idea of a book drive for the school.

“Staff members were encouraged to donate story books they had at home but were no longer using; however, many chose to buy brand new books. That was particularly special as it showed the staff genuinely cared about helping to promote literacy in the Territory,” Stoby said.

Among the more than 25 books donated were Ready to Read starring Katy Duck, Scaredy Squirrel, Olivia and the Babies, Treasury for Children, Aesop’s Fables, Mad at Mommy, Learning about Nature, Tremendous Tractors and the Chalk Doll.

The gesture was deeply appreciated by Principal of Smart Mart Tutorial Academy & Kiddy’s Nook, Mrs Jereyn Callwood.

“First of all we have to say thanks to Nagico for remembering us when it comes to distributing books to the community. We love the books. They are colourful and of course you can see that the children are enjoying them," Mrs. Callwood said.

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She also said the school had a successful Reading is Fun Week programme and were thrilled that Nagico Insurances was actively part of it.

Smart Mart Tutorial Academy & Kiddy’s Nook, which focuses on Early Childhood Education, opened its doors in Lower Estate in September 2018. It also has a branch in Carrot Bay.

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