MOE provides school relief to Albouystown fire victims

The Ministry of Education (MOE) on Saturday provided school supplies to 13 students of nine families who were affected by the James Street Albouystown fire. A further eight students from three families are to receive their supplies Monday.
Onika King, coordinator of the Ministry’s Student Support Unit, along with her team under the Deputy Chief Education Officer (School Support Services) presented backpacks, lunch packs, textbooks, uniforms and other essentials to help the students return to school.
The Education Ministry is also working with the students to support their mental and emotional wellbeing following the events of the fire. It is also working with other agencies to ensure holistic care, the Education Ministry noted.