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Some of the St Mary’s Nursery School pupils showing a keen interest in the books donated by the Benschop Foundation as the founder, Mark Benschop poses with them.  Pupils of the St Mary’s Nursery School in New Amsterdam as well as single mothers of Angoy’s Avenue were elated when they received a quantity of items on Tuesday from the Benschop Foundation.

The school was presented with over 300 books worth over $40,000 as well as a quantity of games.

Benschop Foundation head Mark Benschop told this newspaper that the donation was made possible through Galee and Leslyn Khan, the owners of Children’s World store at the Courtyard Mall, 77 Robb Street, Georgetown. …..


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