Banks DIH Limited through their Coca Cola brand recently joined hands in order to promote healthy lifestyles in schools through means of physical activities.
As a result of the initiative, Houston Secondary School on the East Bank of Demerara, benefited from the venture with the rehabilitation of its basketball
Troy Peters, Communications Manager presents the equipment to Randy Atherley, Head Prefect in the presence of Esmond Johnson, Physical Education Teacher, Banks DIH Marketing employees Shenisa Fredericks and Marissa Moonsammy and pupils of the School
backboard and donations of basketballs along with skipping ropes were donated.
Banks DIH Communications Manager Troy Peters who made the presentation during a simple ceremony at the School disclosed that the Company has worked closely with Houston Secondary and is extremely pleased to be helping to promote physical education and healthy lifestyles at the institution.
“This initiative is part of the Banks DIH Limited’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme which fosters positive social impact in schools. In addition, we are working closely with Coca Cola to encourage physical activities and healthy lifestyles among youths”, said Peters
Houston Secondary is one of the schools earmarked to compete in the 2018 National Jump Rope competition sponsored by Coca Cola and organized by the Ministry of Education. Physical Education teacher Edmond Johnson expressed appreciation to the Company for the assistance. He said the school will start preparation for the School’s Jump Rope championships next year while plans are in place to participate competitively in schools’ basketball tournaments soon.
