Indian Association adopts Anse Etoile primary school |27 October 2015

The Indian Association of Seychelles has officially adopted Anse Etoile primary school.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to that effect was signed yesterday morning at the school’s premises between head teacher Daniella Antat, the chairperson of the Indian Association Ramu Pillay and the principal secretary for early childhood, primary and secondary education Merida Delcy.

The signing took place in the presence of the Minister for Education Macsuzy Mondon, the president of Lions Club Seychelles Dr Valentina Seth, member of the National Assembly for Anse Etoile Melval Dugasse, the chairperson of the school council Ian Charlette, district administrator Jenna Dubignon, members of the Indian Association, teachers and students.

Head teacher Antat said it is evident that the Indian Association of Seychelles has the education of young Seychellois at heart because it has invested in educational projects which have enabled schools to improve its learning outcomes.

The three other schools adopted by the Indian Association of Seychelles are Port Glaud primary school which was adopted in June 2010, Bel Ombre primary which was adopted in June 2013 and Anse Boileau primary which was adopted last year.

Mr Pillay stated that the association’s effort needs to have the support of a lot of people as only one person trying to do something cannot bring results.

“So we need a partnership and a partnership starts with the Ministry of Education. The Indian Association in the past have adopted three schools, and this year we decided to adopt the Anse Etoile primary school. We are ready to bring quality service to all the schools that have been adopted, to bring a better education and a better environment for the students,” Mr Pillay said.

Through this MoU, the Indian Association of Seychelles aims to facilitate numerous projects at the Anse Etoile primary school namely to improve its education facilities and buy materials.

Minister Mondon thanked the Indian Association of Seychelles for the support it has given to the schools, and stated that the schools that have been adopted have all had a positive impact on the children and their education.

At the ceremony yesterday the school received gifts of toys and six blackboards that cost around R100,000 from the association. There were also tokens from the school to Minister Mondon and Mr Pillay.

The pupils also performed a song for the guests.