The first dictionaries were distributed today, which marked the official kick off the dictionary project of the Rotary Club of St. Maarten. In recognition of World Literacy Day International Committee Director, Mr. Manoj Alwani presented to the students and teachers of the 3rd grade of the Martin Luther King Jr. primary school 36 dictionaries. 1000 dictionaries will be distributed to third graders throughout the island, which coincides with the practice of providing the students their first dictionary during their 3rd school year. The Rotary Club of St. Maarten takes this opportunity to thank all sponsors who made this project a reality. Anish Chugani, representing Shams, which took care of the shipping cost, was on hand to assist with this kick off the project. As a result of this project, all third graders on the island in the 2009 /2010 school year will have the opportunity to own their own English dictionary. "Is it beneficial to all concerned" is one of the 4-way tests of Rotary; The Rotary Club of St. Maarten hopes that this community service project will be well received and considered as a positive contribution to improving literacy on our island.
The first dictionaries were distributed today, which marked the official kick off the dictionary project of the Rotary Club of St. Maarten. In recognition of World Literacy Day International Committee Director, Mr. Manoj Alwani presented to the students and teachers of the 3rd grade of the Martin Luther King Jr. primary school 36 dictionaries. 1000 dictionaries will be distributed to third graders throughout the island, which coincides with the practice of providing the students their first dictionary during their 3rd school year. The Rotary Club of St. Maarten takes this opportunity to thank all sponsors who made this project a reality. Anish Chugani, representing Shams, which took care of the shipping cost, was on hand to assist with this kick off the project. As a result of this project, all third graders on the island in the 2009 /2010 school year will have the opportunity to own their own English dictionary. "Is it beneficial to all concerned" is one of the 4-way tests of Rotary; The Rotary Club of St. Maarten hopes that this community service project will be well received and considered as a positive contribution to improving literacy on our island.
