With the start of the new school year approaching, the Schools Welfare Department in Region 3 yesterday presented 20 students with book bags and school supplies.
A release from the Ministry of Education said that this initiative came about following truancy campaigns conducted in the Region where it was found that student attendance was affected by a number of issues including financial ones.
According to Devendra Persaud – Education Officer, the Department was able to undertake this initiative with the support of Republic Bank, Triple ‘A’ Supermarket, June Charles and Family, and Andrew Singh.
