Dr Marsha Smalling, principal of the Glenmuir Road-based institution in May Pen, told The Gleaner that the pandemic presented a need for the school to act on its mandate of altruism.
“The COVID crisis has created the need for Glenmuir to contribute to the well-being of the most vulnerable students and staff members in the form of food, toiletries, masks, and data plans.”
“Last month, we were able to reach out to approximately 120 beneficiaries through the partnership of the PTA, the school, alumni and members of the May Pen business community.
Smalling added: “We are grateful for the plenitude of donations from members of the teaching staff, PTA, alumni, and the business community and our main sponsors – members from the Florida chapter of the alumni association.”
Norman Archer, vice-president, noted that the Florida chapter has been a fervent contributor to the school’s outreach initiatives, a decision, he said, which stemmed from the school’s breakfast programme.
