Children in Scott’s Head are set to begin the new school year with the supplies they need after the Scott’s Head Reunion and Enhancement Committee distributed backpacks and educational materials to every student in the community.
The Committee announced in a press release that every child in Scott’s Head, from Pre-K through secondary school, received a backpack stocked with essential school supplies, including exercise books, rulers, sharpeners, and other learning materials.
The initiative also extended beyond Scott’s Head. The Soufriere Primary School received additional school supplies for students most in need from the communities of Gallion and Soufriere, while the Soufriere Preschool was provided with educational materials to support both its students and teachers.
The Committee said its support will continue when the new academic year begins, with plans to donate food supplies to strengthen the school feeding programme at the Soufriere Primary School.
According to the Committee, the Backpack Back-to-School Initiative was made possible entirely through donations from people with ties to Scott’s Head, both those living in the community and members of the diaspora. It noted that 100 percent of the funds used for the programme came from these contributions.
Speaking during the initiative, Senior Secretary of the Committee, Deborah Detouche, said the organization’s objective is to ensure that every child in Scott’s Head, and throughout the Parish of St. Mark, has the encouragement and resources needed to succeed.
She reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to supporting education across the parish and helping young people reach their full potential.
Reportedly, Committee Chairman Stevenson “Jeff” Bellot also expressed appreciation for the support received and said he hopes residents at home and abroad will continue working together to build a stronger and more self-reliant Scott’s Head community.
As per the release, during an interview, Bellot also appealed to the relevant authorities to construct a public washroom in the downtown area of Scott’s Head, describing it as a much-needed facility. He further called on decision-makers to consult with residents before moving forward with development projects, stressing that community members should have a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their village.
Looking ahead, the Scott’s Head Reunion and Enhancement Committee said it has several more initiatives planned. Later this year, it will host a community football tournament, followed by its Second Annual Christmas Village, which is expected to be held at a larger venue in Scott’s Head.
The Committee said these activities are part of a broader effort to create new opportunities for residents, strengthen community spirit, and improve the overall quality of life in Scott’s Head.
