THE BARBADOS LOTTERY (IGT Global Services) recently partnered with the One Tree For Every Bajan programme spearheaded by Walker’s Institute for Regenerative Research, Education and Design (WIRRED) to provide a garden for students of The Learning Centre in Orange Hill, St James.
Barbados Lottery volunteers and students planted 39 trees and plants, including the dwarf golden apple, mango, guava, Bajan cherry, pomegranate, Barbados nut, periwinkle and basil.
Scientific names
Principal Arlene Arthur said the students enjoyed creating and setting up signs for each tree, with the scientific names identified.
“Both junior and senior students were involved,” she said.
“The fruit trees, such as golden apple, will provide juices for our students and definitely boost their nutrition. The herbs and other plants will be used in our home economics classes.” Shelly-Ann Hee Chung, site operations manager at the lottery, welcomed the partnership.
Food security
“We are delighted to enhance environmental awareness amongst the students at The Learning Centre, especially during the week commemorating Earth Day. These trees will not only enhance the overall improved ‘green spaces’ factor, but also provide a measure of food security and present opportunities for further study on food plants and trees by the students of our After School Advantage Centre at The Learning Centre,” she said.
The Learning Centre has 72 students who can use that programme, which makes computers and other technology available to children who would not otherwise be able to access the digital world. (PR)
MENTORING: Shelly Ann Hee Chung ( left), site operations manager of the Barbados Lottery, guiding students of The Learning Centre in placing a name card
beside a fruit tree. (PR)
