Castle Bruce Secondary donates toys to the RCP

Mr. Austelle Lockhart (right) receives donation from student.

Roving Care Programme received a contribution of toys from some students of Form 5-2 of the Castle Bruce Secondary on December 17, 2010.

The initial step was taken by the form teacher Ms. N. Cuffy after a session with the RCP. She encouraged students to make a financial contribution towards the purchase of some toys to facilitate the programme.

Students made generous contributions despite the strenuous economic times facing everyone today, and one student assisted in the purchasing of the items. The teacher was quite contented with the munificence of her students, and is encouraged to take on another project some time in the future. It is hoped that this activity will foster a sense of charity among students. Upon receipt of the donation, Senior Project Officer of the RCP Mr. Austelle Lockhart commented that it is most often the negative activities of our youth that are highlighted, but he was pleased to recognize the positive, and was extremely appreciative of the gesture.

The Roving Caregivers’ Programme is an informal early childhood education programme that seeks to reach children birth to three years of age who do not have access to any formal early childhood education. Early stimulation for children and parenting education for parents form the core of the programme.

The RCP addresses the development needs of the very young in disadvantaged conditions where children benefit from: quality care and attention, development of basic skills, better health and nutrition, and at the next level, better performance in pre-school and future education. The RCP utilizes a home visitation modality for parents and their children birth -3 years. RCP acknowledges the parent as the Childs primary teacher and therefore involves the parent in the home stimulation, utilizes toys and activities that are age appropriate and encourages the continuity of activities even after the caregiver leaves.

RCP is a safety net for children 0-3 who are denied any form of early stimulation and are generally exposed to inappropriate practices. The programme also provides parenting workshops aimed at providing parenting tips on effective parenting emphasizing the rights, safety, and overall well-being of children.

The programme has been ongoing in the parish of St. David for the past 6 years and is currently being spread to Grand Fond, St. Joseph and Concord with an aim to include seven other communities within three years.

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11 Comments

  1. 5-2 massive
    January 13, 2011

    boy da on dmo?i was the one who helped ms cuffy to purchase the items i am rea glad and proud to be a stdent of cbss and a student of 5-2 5-2 masssive alll d wayy

  2. RESPECT
    December 21, 2010

    Am pleased to see that my past high school is involved in something positive. Congrats Ms Cuffy and the class 5-2. Thats the spirit

  3. Mystikal
    December 20, 2010

    thumbs up guys (CBSS). keep up the good will

  4. Anonymous
    December 20, 2010

    Congrats to the students of CBS; Ms Cuffy, kudos to you. And yes young people do make positive contributions to their communities. Keep up the good work CBS.

  5. miss dee
    December 20, 2010

    I am elated to be a teacher of C.B.S…Congrats to the students of form 5-2 and their teacher Ms. Cuffy for such a positive initiative..You have indeed adhered to the words of our school song and put yr best foot forward…Continue along this path…recognizing the hard work of others..

    I am so proud of you all….You, I am sure, are going to give some little children something to look forward to this Christmas….

    YEAH!!!!!!

  6. Thumbs up!
    December 20, 2010

    Great work guys!! Proud of you all !!! :wink:

  7. kaus
    December 20, 2010

    well it is good to see that the RCP is recognised by outside people now… i hope this is a stepping stone for greater things to come…congrates… keep it up…. Lockhart u like that boil..lol…

  8. No Name 2
    December 20, 2010

    Great Job guys!!!!

  9. Starks!!!
    December 20, 2010

    OK chucky< lolllzzz u un tv! that's great enjoy your great carrer!!

  10. hmm
    December 20, 2010

    great job

  11. Anonymous
    December 20, 2010

    Excellent job students, i’m proud of you..

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