Books for Windsor Castle All Age School

David and I will be traveling to Jamaica once again on Tuesday, February 25th for a week of mission work in the Portland area. I have begun taking used and new donated books with me each time we go and donating them to Windsor Castle All Age School.  A year or so ago, Hurricane Sandy hit Jamaica and damaged many businesses and homes. Windsor Castle school's library and computer center roof was ripped off and at this time the government has not made arrangements to make repairs or replenish their equipment and supplies. Sensing the hopelessness of the teachers and their principal on our last visit, I wanted to find some small way to help the school so the students and teachers had at least some supplies to move forward with learning. 

Here's some pics of the school when we visited last year to give you an idea of the destruction and how the students and teachers continue to function in a school that has still not been repaired!

The Vermont school where I've been teaching was more than willing and happy to offer books and curriculum material that had been replaced with updated material.  The librarian at Berlin Elementary School also contacted me when she was culling books to choose whatever books could be used and brought to the Jamaican school. 

I can carry about 50 pounds of books each time I travel at a cost of $25.  Even though it appears to be a small amount of supplies, I hope the teachers and students will be blessed with this donation. If you are interested in helping out (traveling with us to Jamaica, finances, or other school supplies) please contact me by commenting below.  I'm also including a video that shows what Windsor Castle School looked like before the hurricane did any damage.  Stay tuned for more pics and video of when we deliver the box or books to the kids! 
Windsor Castle School Tour