Roosevelt Skerrit recently expressed his warmest wishes to students who started the 2024/2025 academic year at school on Monday of the previous week. He motivated them for their upcoming academic journey and encouraged them to put effort into their studies. He also mentioned that working hard can lay a strong foundation for students, ultimately leading to Dominica’s secure future.
Skerrit said, “I send warmest wishes to our students as they return to school this week. May they embrace learning and work hard to build solid foundations for their futures.” He also stated the importance of education and preparing the youth for further education, ensuring their employability in several pursuits within a growing society. He wished everyone a fantastic school year with God’s blessings.
Before the new school year began, festivities and gatherings were organized for the students in several constituencies of Dominica. Melissa Skerrit, Minister of Housing, hosted a Back to School event where students were invited to celebrate their new endeavors in the future. The Foundation contributed to the provision of additions to the school curriculum, mainly introducing technical and vocational subjects. Moreover, Skerrit-Poponne stated that educating our children is everyone’s success.
Since its establishment, the Melissa Skerrit Foundation has undertaken many initiatives addressing essential community needs. Key among these include the Single Mother’s Program, designed to provide financial and other forms of emotional support to single mothers so that they can take care of their families. The Elderly Program provides support and resources to senior citizens to ensure their comfort.
Hurricane Preparedness Program offers resources that help the community be safe in natural disasters. The Women’s Symposium is a creative way of empowering women to speak out, learn new skills, and generate sources of inspiration from each other. The People’s Republic of China, the Government of Dominica, members of the Dominica community, and other locals all sponsor the Melissa Skerrit Foundation.
Special recognition was also given to Milagro Deluge, an outstanding performer in the CXC Examination, and Kitara Beaupierre, an outstanding performer in the Grade Six National Assessment. Milagro Deluge thanked Poponne-Skerrit and the Foundation for their contribution to her success. She urged young people to be serious about their goals and to prioritize their education, mentioning that success results from hard work.
Roosevelt Skerrit also shared a warm message on his social media account expressing his wishes, “I also pray for patience, strength, and success for our teachers, parents, and guardians in their support of our children’s growth and wellbeing.”
