Sandals Foundation gives computers and infrastructure upgrades to Leeward Primary Schools

Approximately 500 students from Leeward District Seventh Day Adventist Primary School, Layou Government School, and Buccament Government School are now able to advance their digital literacy skills following the recent donations of 50 desktop monitors, 47 chairs and eight tables for the computer labs of the three schools.

The project, valued at US $15,000 also involved internet installation, the refurbishing of tables, and the provision of keyboards, computer mice, retail systems and printers, made possible by Sandals Foundation Canadian partners, Barter Network Ltd., Compugen Finance Inc., and James Sutton. In a release, Sandals SVG said the items provided is giving children critical access to technology.

Special recipients at Leeward District Seventh Day Adventist Primary School were thrilled to see the opening of the school’s computer lab for the very first time following the handover of 15 desktop computers and accompanying resources, enhancing the learning experience of their 111 students.

At the handover and official opening of the school’s computer lab, the principal at Leeward District Seventh Day Adventist Primary School, Ginette Pierre, said the initiative has provided the students with essential tools needed to bolster their computer literacy in this digital age and has given them a renewed sense of learning.

“At Leeward District, we are preparing our children not only for now, but for eternity. We are living in a digital world, and with online learning and technological advancements, we are now able to help our children learn better. Not only our children, but also our teachers can now advance their work through the use of the internet for research and access to resources.”

The Layou Government School received five 8-ft tables and 20 chairs to accompany 20 desktop computers, and the Buccament Government School also received new furniture to accommodate 15 desktop computers.