Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances engages students with the joy of reading
CARIBBEAN Flavours and Fragrances Ltd (CFF) joined Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School and End Time Basic School to highlight the importance of reading as the country marked Read Across Jamaica Day last Thursday as part of Education Week and Child Month.
“We are so excited to participate in Read Across Jamaica Day for the second-consecutive year at both Cockburn Gardens and End Time Basic School. We consider ourselves privileged to be in a position to consistently contribute to both of these institutions, and intend to continue this tradition as we see the impact it has on the students and the community,” a company news release quoted CFF General Manager Janice Lee.
“Literacy is an integral part of nation-building, and reading skills are built from early childhood straight up. We are proud to spread the joy of reading and spark that interest and confidence in our youth to hone their skills to improve their futures,” Lee added.
Jamaican author of Inna Di Yaad, Joan Hamilton was present at Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School as well to give readings from her book, with the students taking part in lively discussions and question-and-answer (Q&A) sessions after the readings. They were presented with books and school supplies for participation.
At End Time Basic School the CFF team read to all students across the various levels. The students were enthusiastic about interacting with the CFF team and engaging in Q&A segments in order to win a variety of prizes.
“I was so excited when I learned that CFF was going to help us celebrate Read Across Jamaica Day for yet another year. It’s always a pleasure to see how happy our little ones get whenever they visit our institution. It warms my heart to see how attentive they are as they sit and listen, and participate in the reading activities,” said End Time Basic School Principal Minka Tulloch-Paige.
“We are so grateful to the CFF team. Reading is fundamental and is also the cornerstone of everyone’s mental well-being. Reading can change lives, one book at a time,” Tulloch-Page added.
In addition to the reading sessions, CFF provided each class with stationery kits, puzzle books, and refreshments.
