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‘Fantastic turnout’ @ D4 Back to School Fair!

The Fourth District Back to School Fair was held at the Bandstand in Long Bush on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Photo: Facebook
Fourth District Representative and Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith, left, with Founder of I Support Positive Youths (ISPY) Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’. Photo: Facebook
Fourth District Representative and Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith, left, with Founder of I Support Positive Youths (ISPY) Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’. Photo: Facebook
It was more than just a back-to-school giveaway but a wholesome programme for the children when the Fourth District Back to School Fair was held at the Bandstand in Long Bush on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Photo: Facebook
It was more than just a back-to-school giveaway but a wholesome programme for the children when the Fourth District Back to School Fair was held at the Bandstand in Long Bush on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Photo: Facebook
The children also spent the time enjoying games and bouncy castles. Photo: Facebook
The children also spent the time enjoying games and bouncy castles. Photo: Facebook
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- It was more than just a back-to-school giveaway but a wholesome programme for the children when the Fourth District Back to School Fair was held at the Bandstand in Long Bush on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

The initiative, led by Fourth District Representative and Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith, saw a number of speakers and presenters sharing their knowledge with the children on health and academic issues.

Additionally, the event received the support of I Support Positive Youths (ISPY) led by Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’.

“What a fantastic turnout at our Fourth District’s Back to School Fair! Registrations filled up faster than ever this year, with residents eager to secure their spots early. A big shoutout to all the eager participants!” Hon Hodge-Smith commented on a social media post on September 5, 2024.

Gratitude

Hon Hodge-Smith expressed appreciation to Mrs Phillipa Barry for her insightful talk on Healthy Eating; Mr H. D. Doonauth for sharing valuable tips on achieving Academic Success; Nurse Lizia Hodge and Nurse Natasha Henry-Cains for their Audiological expertise; and Dr Bell and Dr Parson for shedding light on the importance of dental hygiene.

“A special mention to Mr Gumption for his generosity in participating and donating some of his very own ISPY back-to-school supplies. Your support is truly appreciated!

“Thank you to everyone who made this event a huge success! Here's to a fantastic school year ahead!” Hon Hodge-Smith stated.

Public schools in the Virgin Islands reopen on Monday, September 9, 2024.

12 Responses to “‘Fantastic turnout’ @ D4 Back to School Fair!”

  • scat (08/09/2024, 14:33) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    I wished all the students and teachers a safe school year!!
  • … (08/09/2024, 14:45) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    People hurt them school books is a little ease off the pockets
  • asura (08/09/2024, 15:25) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    thanks Hon Hodge-Smith too much people hurting
  • ccc (08/09/2024, 20:42) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Luce better wake up as election is two and a half years out
  • Sandy lane (08/09/2024, 20:59) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    SHE PICKED UP WHERE MARK LEFT OFF?
  • .. (08/09/2024, 21:11) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    For some of us parent the police who does not take care of their kids for 5 minutes out of a day ,wild some good parents at home with them child 24_7 365 a day , don't have a job and can't get work because of what police did to them life. Wild them police children working for drugs deals. I know a few
  • Merge Fruit (09/09/2024, 05:00) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    The happiness of children is to always be with their family and enjoy the moments together.
  • ... (09/09/2024, 06:55) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Goes to show how much the people are struggling. Fantastic turn out!
  • Separated (09/09/2024, 08:02) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s a shame that I saw a lady went to ATY event, then went to HireBvI then left there and went by LUCE all whilst packing all she could get in her vehicle.
    Some people need some ppl it’s for greed
    • So (09/09/2024, 14:32) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      You were there too, or you would not have seen her and what she did. so you must have done the same.
  • hog city (09/09/2024, 09:08) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    what happen to district three willock you gone sleep?
  • NB (09/09/2024, 13:30) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well sah, the lady in the red in the first pic, her shirt say Indigenous Virgin Islander. Ting to talk messon. Lady you nor me aint no Indigenous Virgin Islander and I is 3rd generation. Ayo tek it easy. Teach our children the right thing about our history. I disappointed.


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