Julian Willock and his Third District Committee have announced a change of venue for the annual back-to-school event slated for today, Sunday, August 31, 2025. Photo: Team of Reporters/File

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and businessman Mr Julian Willock has said he is delighted to be doing the back-to-school event again this year, as there are parents still struggling in the challenging economy, and he wants to continue to play his part in giving back. Photo: Team of Reporters/File

The Annual Third District Back to School Giveaways is scheduled for Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5 PM. Photo: Team of Reporters/File

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and Businessman Mr Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, will host the annual Back to School Giveaways in the Sea Cows Bay area this weekend. Photo: Team of Reporters/File

The Third District Back-to-School Giveaways, now in its third year, is also powered by Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies. Photo: Team of Reporters/File

Mr Willock, in a statement last evening, noted that “due to the ongoing construction at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School, our Back-to-School Giveaways has been moved to the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre [Sea Cows Bay]”.

The event is scheduled to take place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and Mr Willock and his committee have stated that “we do this for the children and their Education.”

A family fun day

At the event today, there will be giveaways of over 75 backpacks filled with many school essentials, as well as music, food and a motivational speaker. On hand will be a barber offering complementary haircuts, along with the chance for some lucky person to win a laptop from No Limit Construction, along with winning gas vouchers provided by Delta Petroleum.

While there is no registration, Mr Willock noted that the school supplies will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.

Support for the event from corporate VI

Mr Julian Willock and the Third District Committee also said a heartfelt thank you to the 2025 Back to School Sponsors;  They are: Asif Glasgow Backhoe Services, Little Dix Bay Hotel, BVI Ports Authority, Caribbean Insurance Limited, Home-Grown Studios, The French Deli, Nanny Cay Resort & Marina, No Limit Construction, Tortola Auto Group, Necker Island BVI, Blue Water Divers, Delta Petroleum, Nagico Insurance, Clarence Thomas Ltd., Long Bay Beach Resort, Skelton Group of Companies, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, CharterPort BVI, Chalwell Surveying Services Ltd., EZ Shipping Ltd, OneMart Supermarket, Quality Construction and Virgin Islands News Online

This event is powered by Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and Mr Julian Willock.

See previous article published August 28, 2025

Third District Back-to-School Giveaways set for August 31, 2025

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and Businessman Mr Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, will host the annual Back-to-School Giveaways in the Sea Cows Bay area this weekend.

According to the committee, the event has been moved from the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School grounds, due to the ongoing construction at the school, to the adjacent Forbes land next to the colourful gazebo.

The Third District Back-to-School initiative is scheduled for Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5 PM. The bag packs and other school items will be distributed by 4:00 PM on a first-come, first-served basis.

Win items at event

Music will be provided by Selector Taz, with light food and a fun time. There will also be opportunities to win gas vouchers from Delta Petroleum, and a lucky student will receive a laptop compliments of Rajah A. Smith of No Limit Construction. 

The event, in its third year, is also powered by Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies. No registration is required.

Mr Willock noted that he was delighted to be doing the back-to-school event again this year, as there are parents still struggling in the challenging economy, and he wants to continue to play his part in giving back.

Sponsors include, Asif Glasgow Backhoe Services, Little Dix Bay Hotel, BVI Ports Authority, Caribbean Insurance Limited, Home-Grown Studios, The French Deli, Nanny Cay Resort & Marina, No Limit Construction, Tortola Auto Group, Necker Island BVI, Blue Water Divers, Delta Petroleum, Nagico Insurance, Clarence Thomas Ltd., Long Bay Beach Resort, Skelton Group of Companies, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, CharterPort BVI and Chalwell Surveying Services Ltd.