Donates parental fees, uniform, school supplies
PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Tzu Chi Foundation helped two former All Children's Education Foundation (ACE) students start high school for the 2014–2015 academic year by donating the funds to cover their parental contributions (school fees) as well covered the cost of their school uniforms, school supplies and other school related items that they needed.
Thanks to the donation both students, who risked losing their spots had the fees not been paid, were able to start first form at the Preparatory Secondary Vocational Education (PSVE) section of St. Maarten Academy for the new school year and continue their journey in education.
The parents of the two students had approached Tzu Chi separately requesting the donation due to their respective personal circumstances. Tzu Chi immediately decided to assist the two students, both of whom were also regular volunteers at Tzu Chi events during their years at ACE school and were always very helpful.
A total donation of US$835 was made to the first student Craig Jamie Shamar Forrester to cover two months outstanding parental contribution at ACE of US$280; Academy PSVE's parental contribution of US$428 and school uniform and school supplies totalling US$127.
A donation to the tune of US$542.50 was made to the second student Islande Pierre. Her donation included the US$428 Academy PSVE parental fees and US$114.50 donation of school uniform and supplies.
Tzu Chi said both Pierre and Forrester are cooperative students who are always willing to help. The foundation recognizes the importance of education hence its strong support in the community via its Education Mission. Tzu Chi and its volunteers were happy to be able to assist the two students to continue their education in high school and wished them much success as they become moulded to assume their position as the future generation in the country.
Tzu Chi Foundation Press Release