Scotiabank and Trust (Cayman) Ltd. presented a significant donation to the Ministry of Education’s Extended After-School Programme (EASP).

Michael Myles received a cheque for EASP in the amount of CI$5,000 from Scotiabank’s Foster’s Airport Branch Manager Egerton Anderson, Assistant Manager Vicki Smith and Retail Administration Clerk Katrina Thompson on 5 September 2013.  Scotiabank is one of the major supporters of this programme and has been a sponsor for the past two years.

Since its inception in September 2011, the EASP has attracted over 1,400 students.  The programme is available at both primary and high schools; Clifton Hunter High School, John Gray High School, Cayman Brac High School, Sir John A. Cumber Primary School, George Town Primary School, Red Bay Primary School,  Bodden Town Primary School, North Side Primary School and Cayman Brac Primary School.  The programme provides wholesome and challenging activities after school in a structured environment, led by caring and knowledgeable paid and voluntary instructors.

“We are very grateful for the continued support of Scotiabank and all our generous sponsors,” said Michael Myles. “As the student demand and interest in the programme increases year after year, we continue to need and always welcome more community support.”

The programme operates Monday through Friday with its day-to-day operations managed by the Cayman Outreach Association. The programme continues to improve with new initiatives and standards for the 2013-14 year.  Several of the improvements include handbooks for students and parents, an orientation programme, safety training for instructors and volunteers in CPR and first aid, an identification programme for both instructors and students, and a uniform shirt for all instructors.

To request more information on the programme or to make donations, please contact Michael Myles at 916-4992 or via email at [email protected].

Photo Credit: Government Information Services (GIS)

Photo Caption: (Left to Right) Programme Coordinator, Michael Myles and Scotiabank representatives, Vicki Smith, Egerton Anderson and Katrina Thompson.