ORACABESSA, St. Mary:
CUSTOS OF St. Mary, A.A. 'Bobby' Pottinger, urged young boys to rise up and make a meaningful contribution to society at the launch of Boys Day and the 'Save a Boy' mentorship programme hosted by the Oracabessa Primary School and Beaches Boscobel Resort and Golf Club recently.
He told the group of 600 boys to participate in extra-curricular activities which would build character and engaged them in a positive way. "Groups such as the Scouts Troop and 4-H club programmes are examples of extra-curricular activities which would prove beneficial to your social and academic development," he told the boys.
Mr. Pottinger challenged the boys to be more involved in the clubs at the school and in the community. "I would provide financial assistance to the 4-H Club at Oracabessa Primary School if the male population became an integral part of the programme, he said.
Mr. Pottinger lauded the school and Beaches Boscobel Resort and Golf Club for launching the programmes and thanked them for recognising the boys for what they are worth. He encouraged the teachers to become more active participants in the lives of the boys and their families. "I would like to see a relationship develop between the parents and the teachers. If a child is not coming to school on a regular basis send a note home with the child to the parent to find out why. But more importantly, visit the home and speak with the parents to see what the situation is," he said.
Boys Day and the 'Save a Boy' mentorship programmes were launch to allow the boys to foster positive self images and recognise their importance to society. In turn the boys are expected to pass on the values and attitudes learnt through both programmes to others in their communities.
