The Tribune

MORE than 500 new books were recently donated to Sandilands Primary School through the Royal Society of St George. Judy Ansell-Grindrod, president of the Society, said it was her mother's wish that after her death, in lieu of flowers, she would like a book fund to be set up for her daughter's "adopted" school, Sandiland's Primary in Fox Hill. The books were received by Donna Brown, the school's principal and Ms Forbes, co-ordinator of the Sandilands' literacy programme. Mrs Ansell-Grindrod said the Royal Society of St George is committed to helping students in The Bahamas. "We like to demonstrate how we can make a difference in supporting the education of our children. Reading opens the door to all knowledge and everyone of us can participate in making quality education the top priority in our community." Handing over the books to Mrs Brown (left), Ms Forbes and the students were Colin Jones, vice-president of the Society (centre), Sally Jones, committee member, and Mrs Ansell-Grindrod (far right).