Windsong Foundation Donates Large Shipment of School Furniture to the Nevis Ministry of Education
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 13, 2025) – The following is a press release from the Nevis Department of Education:
Donation Unveiled
On Friday January 10, 2025, representatives of the Ministry of Education et al. unveiled a donation of school furniture gifted by the Windsong Foundation to the Ministry of Education on Nevis.
Furniture Donation
Through their longstanding partnership with the NIA, the Windsong foundation gifted 995 desks and 845 chairs for all public secondary and primary schools on Nevis.
Students of the Charlestown Secondary School use new classroom furniture donated by the Windsong Foundation
Over the weekend, both secondary schools received furniture, while the primary schools will receive the furniture in short order.
Gratitude
Permanent Secretary Ms. Zahnela Claxton took the opportunity to express her profound gratitude to Windsong Foundation for the continued investment in the development of education in Nevis.
Some of the desks donated to the Nevis Ministry of Education by the Windsong Foundation
Minister’s Appreciation
Minister of Education in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) the Honourable Senator Troy Liburd also thanked Windsong for its generosity.
Other Officials Present
Also present at the unveiling was Principal Education Officer, Ms. Londa Brown, Deputy PEO, Mr. Juan Williams, and Director of Sports, Mr. Jamir Claxton.
Windsong Foundation donates large supply of school furniture to Nevis Ministry of Education (l-r) Principal Education Officer, Ms. Londa Brown; Minister of Education in the Nevis Island Administration the Honourable Senator Troy Liburd; Permanent Secretary Ms. Zahnela Claxton; Deputy PEO, Mr. Juan Williams; and Director of Sports, Mr. Jamir Claxton
Windsong Foundation’s Contributions
The Windsong Foundation has made significant donations to the Department over the past ten (10) years, gifting six (6) coaster buses to serve as school buses, musical instruments and devices.
Conclusion
The donation of school furniture by the Windsong Foundation is a significant boost to the education sector in Nevis, and we are grateful for their continued support.
FAQs
Q: What was the purpose of the donation?
A: The donation was to provide school furniture to all public secondary and primary schools on Nevis.
Q: How many desks and chairs were donated?
A: 995 desks and 845 chairs were donated.
Q: Who was present at the unveiling?
A: Permanent Secretary Ms. Zahnela Claxton, Minister of Education in the Nevis Island Administration the Honourable Senator Troy Liburd, Principal Education Officer, Ms. Londa Brown, Deputy PEO, Mr. Juan Williams, and