The Kiwanis Club of North St Andrew (KCNSA), in partnership with MFS Capital Partners, recently hosted a back-to-school treat for students of the St Paul’s Basic School in the inner-city community of Tower Hill, St Andrew. 

The treat was held as part of the KCNSA’s Young Children Priory One programme and aimed at easing some of the financial burden faced by parents in preparing for their children for school in September.   

In his remarks, Dwayne Cargill, president of KCNSA, noted that the Club is committed to continuing the support to the school and students as they embark on pursuing their dreams of attaining a good education. 

According to Cargill, with the support of MFS Capital Partners, KCNSA gifted all the students with a school bag, colouring books, note books, sharpeners, erasers, crayon, typing paper, pencils and other school items.

He encouraged the students to take good care of the items provided and to use them for the purpose for which they were provided. 

The students also received free meals including chicken, juice, cake, ice cream and other snacks sponsored by members of KCNSA. 

For his part, Kiwanian Dino Hinds, CEO of MFS Capital Partners, committed to furthering the partnership with the school.

According to Hinds, “this is not the last time the students will see MFS Capital Partners as the company will be back to support the school in whatever way they can. He also committed to provide cleaning/sanitisation products for the school, which are well needed especially during the COVID-19 pandemic”.   

Claudette Wolfe, principal of St Paul’s Basic School, thanked the members of KCNSA and MFS Capital Partners for the significant contributions made to the school and students. 

The students were very happy to receive their new school bags, books and other school supplies. 

Young Children Priority One is a flagship programme of Kiwanis International which supports children during the early years. 

The KCNSA operates an Early Literacy Initiative in two basic schools located in the inner-city communities of Tower Hill (St Paul’s Basic School) and Arnett Gardens (National Baptist Basic School).