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Therapeutic Room opens @ Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School

- named in honour of former teacher Brenda Cline
The Brenda Cline Therapeutic Room was officially opened at Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School earlier today, January 30, 2023. Right is former teacher Ms Brenda Cline. Photo: VINO
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), left, applauded the partnership that made the project a reality. Photo: VINO
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL), left, applauded the partnership that made the project a reality. Photo: VINO
The cutting of the ribbon for the opening of the Brenda Cline Therapeutic Centre at Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School today, January 30, 2023. From left: Principal Valarie Charles-Welsh, Brenda Cline and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL). Photo: VINO
The cutting of the ribbon for the opening of the Brenda Cline Therapeutic Centre at Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School today, January 30, 2023. From left: Principal Valarie Charles-Welsh, Brenda Cline and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL). Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Brenda Cline Therapeutic Room was officially opened at Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School earlier today, January 30, 2023.

The facility, which is designed for the benefit of students, was the brainchild of Principal Valerie Charles-Welsh, who said it was a personal experience that motivated her to establish the centre at the school.

She said the school’s music room was expanded into the Therapeutic Room, which caters to counselling and relaxation.

The project was materialised through partnerships with private entities.

Purpose

“One of our main targets is to apply a variety of treatments that build our clients' fine motor skills, thus strengthening the grip and improving the management of the use of the two hands and the 10 fingers,” Charles-Welsh said, adding that the treatments will especially improve student’s performance at Penmanship and the ability to groom themselves.

“We also aim to increase the processing of information, pacing, memory and attention span,” Charles-Welsh said.

Brenda Cline recognised

Speaking of the honouree, Brenda Cline, Charles-Welsh said Ms Cline could be described as unique, cool, intelligent and classy. “She is the only educator that I know who taught Music and was a classroom teacher at the same time. Ms Cline taught every subject by using songs that she made up on the spot. She had the students use actions that brought out concepts.

"I really miss Ms Cline. In her last year, she was assigned to my classroom and she amazed me every day. She charmed the busy boys, and they liked her. She also made many creative teaching aids in the wink of an eye."

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) saluted Ms Cline for her passion for education and the impact she has made in the life of students.

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) applauded the partnership that made the project a reality.

"It is so important to state that public-private partnership is so integral to education because as much as Government is doing its best and would seek to continue to advance the funding necessary to create opportunities like this for every school, we appreciate the donors that would have seen it fit to buy into the mandate and truly give these children an experience which I believe they will never forget."

Another significant milestone for Ms Cline!

Ms Cline said cutting the ribbon to the Therapeutic Room comes a day after another significant event in her life, witnessing her son Jovan E.L. Cline installed as Senior Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church.

Meanwhile, Principal Charles-Welsh came in for compliments from all who spoke, including Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5). "If you know anything about Principal Welch, everything is done in a high magnitude, nothing is done mediocre," Hon Rymer stated.

14 Responses to “Therapeutic Room opens @ Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School”

  • The watchdog (30/01/2023, 17:26) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good stuff
  • Therapeutic lady (30/01/2023, 17:48) Like (56) Dislike (0) Reply
    Interacting with this lady is nothing less than therapy itself. The glory of God surroinds her and it permeates to those contact with her. A decent human being and a gift to humanity. Exemplary and more so, a woman who walks with God. She will make any sad child hopeful. Thank you Brenda for giving of yourself. You're amazing and this honor is deserving on all aspects.
  • asura (30/01/2023, 18:12) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
    the son yesterday now the mother today! God bless them all
  • Wow! (30/01/2023, 19:30) Like (33) Dislike (3) Reply
    Mrs. Charles-Welsh is dramatic, strategic and has high standards.
    She does nothing mediocre.
    With a supportive staff there is no telling what innovation will be next.
  • R. Fonseca (31/01/2023, 03:55) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations are in order, a lady with a heart full of love!
  • Oh the Roooom! (31/01/2023, 04:56) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    I saw the room.
    It is amazing!
    The concept is 'Top Class!
    It is a 'Must See'
    Lovely, Mrs. Welsh!
  • EDIT (31/01/2023, 05:48) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pressed one disliked by mistake but this is awesome news. I hope she is still around when my child starts school.
    • Humanitarian 1231 (03/02/2023, 21:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Me too I pressed a dislike by mistake. I thought if I hit it again it would go away. Instead it made another.
  • life lessons (31/01/2023, 10:36) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mrs Welsh NEEDS her OWN school!!!!

    every child she touches is nothing short of greatness!!!!!
  • YESYES (31/01/2023, 10:53) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    She has such a lovely spirit. Pure gem. She genuinely loved the kids. Hope she enjoys her retirement, she will be missed.
  • Humanitarian 1231 (31/01/2023, 23:06) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I vehemently applaud the ESPPS for this trailblazing endeavor. Congratulations Ms Cline for this well deserved honor.
    It speaks loudly to the deep collaboration and synergy between the 100 % commitment of ESPPS warm loving staff and the relentless awe-inspiring selfless leadership of Principal Valerie Charles-Welsh. Mrs Welsh is definitely a CHANGE AGENT, No child or situation is left unchanged , for the better after an encounter with her. I will like to encourage the parents to continue to embrace and support this HIGHER level of possibilities this targeted intervention will illuminate in your babies. You are an integral part of the team.
    Principal Welsh I am confident that the lamp of learning and curiosity, WILL forever remain lit in our beloved BVI through EVERY child entrusted to you. And may God continue to bless you your family and all your generations to follow.
  • VERY VERY CURIOUS! (01/02/2023, 05:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This sounds fascinating!
    My imagination is going wild.
    Can anyone go and visit?
  • THERAPUETIC ROOM? (20/02/2023, 21:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Cool!
    How could I have missed this?
    This is AWESOME!
    This principal is a visionary.


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