Times of the Islands Spring 2020

help the centre.”
Their support has included transportation for the
children and the provision of 10 personal computers and
additional iPads to assist children with classroom learning.
The Seven Stars Community Foundation also donated
a large screen television connected to the internet to
enable remote specialized teaching from North America.
Additional support has included monthly landscaping
services by Seven Stars personnel, the coordination of
regular termite control provided at no cost by Parkway
Solutions, and the updating of the air conditioning systems
by the resort’s maintenance department. The
Community Foundation has also provided the centre with
hurricane-proof doors and completed an interior remodeling
project with updated bathrooms and repainting of
the entire building.
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“Every summer before the re-opening of the school,
our team of engineers ensure that any renovations
needed are completed before the students return,” Mr.
Jobling said. “The Seven Stars Team continues to host
an annual Christmas party for the students, which allows
members of the committee to interact with them through
activities such as decorating cookie and cupcakes.”
When the SNAP Centre suffered considerable damage
after Hurricanes Irma and Maria struck the Islands in
2017, the employees of Seven Stars completely restored
the building within 30 days so the students could return
to the centre, Mr. Jobling said. “This was a major achievement
given that many of the staff had significant damage
to their own properties and the fact that power was not
fully restored to Providenciales for many months following
the hurricanes,” he noted. “At Seven Stars, we are very
proud of our association with the SNAP Centre and intend
to remain involved for many years to come.” a
For parents with special needs children, there are two
phone numbers to call for more information. The number
for the Ministry of Health’s Special Needs Unit is (649)
338-2171 and the SNAP Centre is (649) 941-3187.
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