Winston Williams Jr. and the Hope Tree Foundation Launched the “Strive for Excellence” Initiative at Bendals Primary School

Winston Williams Jr. and the Hope Tree Foundation Launched the “Strive for Excellence” Initiative at Bendals Primary School

St. Mary’s North, Antigua – The Hope Tree Foundation, under the leadership of Founder and Director Winston Williams Jr., has partnered with the St. Mary’s North Constituency’s “Better Together” Project to launch a comprehensive two-year educational initiative at Bendals Primary Winston Williams Jr.and the Hope Tree Foundation Launched the “Strive for Excellence” Initiative at Bendals Primary School

St. Mary’s North, Antigua – The Hope Tree Foundation, under the leadership of Founder and Director Winston Williams Jr., has partnered with the St. Mary’s North Constituency’s “Better Together” Project to launch a comprehensive two-year educational initiative at Bendals Primary School.

The “Strive for Excellence” Initiative encompasses three major programmes aimed at supporting the hardworking teachers,  enhancing student development, agricultural entrepreneurship, and community engagement:

1. The Agricultural and Agro-Processing Initiative will re-activate the school’s agricultural farm and introduce training which empowers students to launch youth business startups in agro-processing. This program aims to foster entrepreneurial skills while providing hands-on agricultural experience.

2. Through the Home Economics and Students Savings Plan Initiative, students are receiving enhanced training in home and money management. The Foundation will provide support for the existing Home Economics program and make a cash donation in the form of an annual Interest Allowance to encourage student savings. 

3. The third component features annual educational excursions to Barbuda, where Bendals Primary students will get the opportunity to visit our Sister Isle, connect with their peers at Holy Trinity Primary School, while exploring the island’s Bird Sanctuary and other historical and educational sites. 

During his visit to Bendals Primary School on Monday 20th January, the St. Mary’s North constituency Political hopeful presented an array of school supplies along with reading books for the school library, made possible through generous contributions from community partners, including Cindy’s Bookstore at Townhouse Plaza. He also inspected the school’s agricultural farmland, the Home Economics Centre and the National School Meals center, reiterating his firm commitment to strengthening each corresponding programmes.

“Our goal is to support education in St. Mary’s North, and introduce students to community-Led Enterprise from an early age while providing them with practical life skills,” said Williams. “The Foundation’s partnership with the ‘Better Together’ Project demonstrates our shared commitment to community development through education. Our teachers deserve robust support as they prepare young minds to take our community and nation to the next level.”

Williams further explained, “The Strive for Excellence” Initiative will extend beyond Bendals Primary. I had the opportunity today to speak with both Principals of the Jennings Primary and Secondary Schools, and we were able to identify several areas of support and cooperation.”

The Hope Tree Foundation and “Better Together” Project are committed to supporting all schools in St. Mary’s North through community-driven partnerships as we all strive for excellence. 

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