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Thursday, 01 December 2011 14:00

Schools and education projects received an extra $53,000 during the last year to help educate the children of the Turks and Caicos Islands, thanks to the Pine Cay Project.

As a charity that raises money for educational improvement in the TCI, the Pine Cay Project’s grants in 2010-11 mostly focused on improving instruction in science and math, which will remain the project’s highest priority for the next several years.

Maranatha High School — $12,000 for science and mathematics equipment
The grant allowed an expansion of the school’s biology lab, under the leadership of Principal Reinford Trail. The grant also paid for additional equipment and supplies for the teaching of chemistry and physics.

Enid Capron Primary School — $10,000 for science equipment and materials
In its application, this school told Pine Cay Project that its teachers wanted to create learning opportunities for students to perform science, not just read and hear about science. Under Principal Rachel Taylor, the new materials will permit the school’s students to perform science experiments and observe actual scientific processes.

Edward C. Gartland Youth Centre — $3,000 for stipends to after-school tutors
With this award, the centre hired and trained college students to tutor younger students in high school subjects. Centre Director Roxann Wake-Forbes reported that participating students improved their grades because of the tutoring they received.

MILLS Institute — $3,255 for books and other instructional tools in reading and math
This school sought funds to increase opportunities for hands-on, individualized student learning in key subjects, under the direction of Principal Debby-Lee Mills. Funds also permitted an expansion of the school library.

Department of Environment and Coastal Resources — $18,000 for the Junior Park Warden Programme
In the summer 2011 programme, TCI students learned environmental science and also explored possible careers in maintaining and preserving the TCI’s natural resources, under DECR Director Wesley Clerveaux.

Community Christian Academy — $6,182 for books and materials in reading and math
Led by Joanna Seymour, the school used its grant to purchase books and materials to improve students’ vocabulary and fluency in reading and to learn new math skills.

Ona Glinton Primary School — $500 toward rebuilding and recovery from a devastating fire

The Pine Cay Project is led by a board that includes Dr. Carlton Mills, E. Jay Saunders, George Bunting, Marie Landel, Elizabeth Pickman and David Rochat. Dorothy Malcolm serves as the project’s administrative representative.

The project works with schools and other organizations, including after-school youth centres and the TCI Community College, to provide financial and technical support for improving the learning environment in schools, updating curricular materials and equipment, and delivering new resources to motivate students and improve learning.

Organizations wishing to receive a grant must complete an application form, which is then reviewed by the project’s board. If selected for an award, grantees report back to Pine Cay Project in six months on how they spent their grant funds and what they achieved for students with Project resources.

Schools or other organizations (such as libraries) that want to learn more about applying can contact Peggy Malcolm at (649) 231-3512 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Pine Cay Project is a U.S.-based non-profit whose sole purpose is the support of education in the TCI. Donations can be made to Pine Cay Project c/o of the Meridian Club, Pine Cay, or to Pine Cay Project; 3464 Macomb St., NW; Washington, DC 20016. Donations are tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers.

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