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CIDA donates Shaggy curriculum book to basic schools
Saturday, March 14, 2009
"It's great to get the awards, but there is no greater reward than seeing the smiles on the children's faces!" was Grammy-winning artiste Shaggy's response when he received praises from the Dudley Grant Memorial Trust.
Shaggy was witnessing the presentation ceremony of almost 700 copies of his children's CD and Storybook, Shaggy Parrot and the Reggae Band, featuring the voice of Shaggy, to Corporate Area early childhood institutions.
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Children and principals from the Escarpment Road Basic School, the Mona Commons Basic School, the Providence Methodist Basic School and the Hermitage Basic School happily received copies of the books from donors, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) represented by Counsellor and head of Development for CIDA, Mrs Lorraine Belisle.
With the addition of the book to the Early Childhood Curriculum Resource List for Jamaica, a CIDA Programme - the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) - facilitated the donation of the books and the Dudley Grant Memorial Trust. The books will be distributed to the ECI's.
Lorraine Belisle expressed her pleasure in approving the CA$10,000 purchase, stating that the Canadian government has played a long and important role in ensuring the provision of quality education and care to children worldwide. "It is our hope that the success of this unique educational product will pave the way for other edutainment materials that enable kids to play while learning. Shaggy Parrot and the Reggae Band, exemplifies the best use of Jamaican talent and skills for the learning process."
Ceceile Minott, project director of the Trust, said, "this is an exciting moment for us, as we have come a long way since this project was started two years ago. We thank you Shaggy and hope you continue to do more to get good children's learning material like this one into the school system."
Dorna Wright, a senior education officer in the Early Childhood Unit, offered her deep gratitude to the star, stating,
"it is an exceptionally special occasion for us at the Early Childhood Unit, when multidisciplinary forces, such as the production team on this project come in to help us deliver quality education to the children of Jamaica."
Shaggy thanked the directors of Reggae Pickney Ltd, siblings, Jana and Rupert Bent III, for their hard work and perseverance in producing the book with accompanying narration and music CD. "Between my recent activities and this book, I feel a new sense of purpose with my work and life. Part proceeds of this book will also go to the Bustamante Hospital for Children."
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