Great Bay (DCOMM):--- On April 1, the Minister of Health Cornelius de Weever attended the church service at the New Testament Baptist Church, marking the beginning of Autism Month by the AHEAD Centre of Excellence School, based in Sucker Garden.
The AHEAD school celebrated its 2nd year commemorating Autism Awareness Month in April. The school offers general education to all children between the ages of 12-18; it also admits children with Autism and other disabilities.
The school has had other activities like the church service, radio programs, family fun day, and an Autism Awareness conference, which will be on April 14.
Minister De Weever commended Pastor Allen and Mrs. Allen, for their hard work and dedication in educating our young children on St. Maarten. I want to personally thank you and your staff for doing excellent work not only in the field of learning disabilities but generally. You have done excellent work all of you. I urge you to continue.