BEVERAGE GIANT Banks DIH has come to the rescue of the Good Shepherd Academy of Mackenzie, Linden as they gave timely assistance to help the organization establish a modern Early Learning Centre in the mining town.

Founder of the Early Learning Centre Ms. Dott Yearwood was handed a set of building materials which included windows and Purple-Heart wood doors recently.

Making the presentation was Banks DIH Human Resources Director Mr. Andrew Carto and Linden Branch Manager Ms. Shaundell Easton. Also present was Mr. Curtis Vanvier, Banks DIH Properties Engineer.

In accepting the donation, Ms. Yearwood expressed gratitude to Banks DIH for the timely contribution to the Academy stating: “I decided to approach Banks DIH for assistance and the company readily responded, my heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Clifford Reis and all those who were involved in making the items possible.”

According to Ms. Yearwood, the Early Learning Centre now under construction is expected to be opened by the end of April.

The two-storeyed building situated at 256 Bullet Wood Street will have several departments including a Nursery, Play School, Kindergarten and an After School Club.

There will also be a library, computer room and an Auditorium with seating capacity for over 100 persons.

In addition, there are adequate outdoor playing facilities which are necessary for the growth and development of young bodies and minds, Ms. Yearwood said.

The former senior mistress of Watooka Day School disclosed that the Centre will cater for children as young as three months while the After School Club will cater for children whose parents work late.