As a token of appreciation and to highlight the resilience of our students on the Island, Mrs. Sommers presented the Honorable Minister with a poster with drawings and poems written by students in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma whereby their sentiments where expressed. One hundred eighty-five students from 13 St. Maarten schools and the after school program No Kidding with Our Kids Foundation submitted their experiences, of which a selection was made by Foresee and the ArtsCraftsCafe Foundation.
The Honorable Minister thanked Mrs. Sommers for her kind gesture and assured her that this poster will be proudly displayed at the Cabinet for all to see. As this poster depicts the resilience of the youngsters of the island and the coping mechanisms. She further stated that her belief in the people’s ability to adapt and move on to rebuilding their lives on the island are strong and that Sint Maarten will indeed regain its splendor and fortitude. After the presentation, a tour of the newly upgraded and improved Cabinet was given. Mrs. Sommers was subsequently wished much success with the remaining meetings in The Netherlands.
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Source: St. Martin News Network
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