By Sue-Ann Wayow
WITH school restarting in Tobago on Wednesday, parents and guardians are being advised that pupils in need would receive meals from the first day of school.
In a release from the Division of Education, Research and Technology on Tuesday, Assemblyman Zorisha Hackett acknowledged that during this time, the financial hardships experienced by parents/guardians coupled with an increase in food prices, pose a challenge for pupils access to nutritious meals.
The release stated, “In this regard, parents of regular recipients are advised that arrangements have been made to provide lunches from the School Nutrition Programme for these students.”
Parents of new students are asked to make their needs known to the schools’ principals, the release also stated.
The Division expressed its appreciation to the caterers and staff of the School Nutrition Unit who have exhibited their dedication and commitment to meeting the needs of pupils on their return to face to face classes.
