PHILIPSBURG:--- As part of its 15th anniversary celebrations, the Parliament of Sint Maarten launched the MP Read Aloud Project, a community-driven initiative aimed at promoting literacy and civic engagement among primary school students across the island.
On September 18 and 19, 2025, Members of Parliament (MPs) visited 16 elementary schools to read to Grade 4 (Groep 6) students. The selected books “A Kids Book About Democracy” by Nora C. Melendez and “Democracy” by Philip Bunting, were chosen for their engaging and age-appropriate approach to introducing democratic values. Copies of both books were donated to each participating school, ensuring that students and teachers could continue exploring the themes of democracy and civic responsibility beyond the event.
Participating schools included:
- Martin Luther King Jr. School
- Prince Willem Alexander School
- Marie Genevieve de Weever School
- Sister Regina Primary
- Seventh Day Adventist School
- Leonard Connor Primary
- St. Dominic Primary
- Ruby Labega School
- MAC Gumbs Campus
- MAC Milliard Campus
- Sister Magda
- Helmich Snijder Hillside Christian School
- St. Joseph School
- Sister Borgia Primary
- Oranje School
- Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School
The MP Read Aloud Project is one of several initiatives planned to commemorate the Parliament’s milestone year, reflecting its ongoing commitment to education, transparency, and community engagement.
