Philipsburg: ---The Ark Foundation in collaboration with the Philipsburg Toastmasters Club presented a Youth Leadership Program from Monday, November 10, to Friday, December 5. This program is designed to develop the communication, presentation and leadership skills of the participating youngsters. The eight- session workshop was conducted at the Ark Foundation on the Cannegieter Street by the president of the Philipsburg Toastmasters Club, Ms. Valerie Brazier. Seventeen young persons of various high schools participated enthusiastically.
The session culminated with a showcase event held at the Philipsburg Jubilee Library last week Monday evening in which the participants demonstrated some of the skills they learnt. Prepared speeches were presented by Nikkita Cornelia, Georgio Richardson, Dolly Mirpuri, Leanne Christian and Nerissa Cornelia. Other participants displayed the communication and leadership skills by leading and evaluating the program as well as the speakers.
At the end of the session all seventeen participating students received a certificate as proof of having participated and accomplishing all guidelines established in the participants manual designed by Toastmasters International; as well as a certificate of participant from the Ark Foundation.
President of the Ark Foundation, Ms. Edna Rijkaard, thanks the Philipsburg Toastmasters Club, Ms. Joyce Arrindell, Ms. Denice Overman, Mr. Nick Hemranjani, Ms. Marsha Vliet, Winter Garden, Gulf Insurance, The Philipsburg Jubilee Library, Parents and Participants and all those who contributed to the success of this event.
Students were encouraged to use their skills in their daily activities.
The Ark foundation hopes to have a similar program early next year.
