PHILIPSBURG – The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School (MLK) and the Leonald Connor Primary School (LCS) hosted a joint social event for teachers and school staff. The event was initiated by Teacher Charles Rollan of LCS in collaboration with educational assistant of MLK Janaira Samuel.
The joint social was held on Tuesday afternoon from 1:30pm to 4:00pm at Carl and Sons lounge on Pond fill.
“I would like to applaud Mr. Rollan, the coordinator and Ms. Samuel, for having taken this initiative for the benefit of the two schools,” said School Manager of MLK Stuart Johnson.
“It was an enlightening moment. It was fun and something we will do again. With both schools it was well received by all, said School Manager of LCS Alice Samuel.
“Mission accomplished. It has always been my desire have to a moment like this where schools can come together and have fun. Thank you School Managers Mr. Johnson and Ms. Samuel for allowing me to carry out this project,” said Teacher Rollan.
The staff members of the two public education schools hosted a special karaoke social. The afternoon was filled with lunch, karaoke and other team-building activities.
“This is the first time the two public education schools hosted such a joint event and I deeply appreciate the cooperation of all,” said Rollan.
“More joint activities of this social nature among public education schools will continue to have my unwavering support and cooperation,” Johnson concluded.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School is a public education school in the District of Dutch Quarter and the Leonald Connor Primary is temporarily being housed at several locations including at the MLK School campus.
