Petrojam donates high tech equipment to Tivoli Gardens High School

Students at the Tivoli Gardens High School in West Kingston, now have access to interactive learning equipment, which will stimulate greater interest in education, while enhancing the numeracy and literacy programmes at the institution.
The equipment includes computers, digital cameras, and a digital whiteboard. They were donated by Petrojam Limited at a cost of approximately $900,000.

At the official handing over ceremony at the school’s premises on January 11, Petrojam’s Human Resource Manager, Andrea Bent said, investments in education are critical components to nation building, adding that interactive learning coupled with computer literacy are key areas in the process.

“We were willing to jump in… to provide this type of learning environment for the young people. We all know that young people are technology driven and we all know that for our country to compete in today’s world, we have to be technology driven. So computer literacy is no longer a luxury, it is a must,” she said.
In her remarks, Chairperson of the Community Outreach Committee, at Petrojam,

In expressing appreciation, Principal Wesna Nolan commended Petrojam for investing in education. “I am happy that corporate Jamaica has come on board to assist us in the business of education. Education is the people’s business, it is everybody’s business and we are indeed happy,” she said.
Librarian at the school, Josephine Crawford, said the students and teachers are “excited” about using the equipment.

“Our students are excited because of the graphics and the sounds. Before we were using multimedia projector and that was working too but they are more excited about using the smart board. They also have the opportunity to interact,” she said.