Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort
Accommodation
The Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International, supports education for those in need through its Adopted Schools Program across the Caribbean. From providing teaching training, supplies, and needed equipment to assisting with basic maintenance and building upgrades, The Sandals Foundation seeks to bring these schools to better standards so young minds can flourish.
Guests may also get involved and give back while on vacation with the Reading Road Trip through Island Routes. Through this voluntourism initiative, visitors can volunteer (for a nominal fee which includes the cost of round trip transportation) 2 hours of their time at one of The Sandals Foundation's adopted schools and interact with children and help them with their literacy skills.
We ask that guests give their donated items to our front desks. We do this to ensure that the items are distributed to many schools in the respective regions and not just the schools that have the Reading Road Trip.
Join the Sandals Foundation share the gift of reading and end food insecurity for a healthier tomorrow. Bring along 5 pounds of story and activity books that cover the themes of healthy eating, gardening and the importance of trees on your upcoming vacation and together we can turn hunger into hope!
Supporting 6 projects below
Project Description
The Balata Primary School is a small community educational institution, located in the inner heart of Balata, Castries. Our school is home to 151 students, comprised of 80 boys and 71 girls from various backgrounds and personalities.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Rulers, and Solar Calculators
Reference Materials:
(English) Dictionaries
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Language, Math, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
*Age Appropriate Story and Activity Books that cover the themes of Healthy Eating, *Gardening, and *the Importance of Trees
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Beads for Bead Work, Buttons, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Gage Wire, Sewing Needles, Thread, Watercolor Brushes and Paints, and Wire Cutters
Computer Hardware/Software:
Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Printers, USB Cables, and Working Laptops
Educational Games/Toys:
Chess Sets, Connect Four, Puzzles, Scrabble, and Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys
Music Instruments:
Recorders
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Team Uniforms/Kits for Soccer, and Tennis Balls
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment, Band-Aids, Sanitary Napkins, and Tampons
Project Description
Gross Islet Press School serves 55 children from ages 2 through 5 years old.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pens, and Rulers
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Wall Charts:
Language and Math
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age Appropriate Story Books
Art Supplies:
Craft Scissors and Watercolor Paints
Educational Games/Toys:
Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Soccer Balls, and Tennis Balls
First Aid/Health:
Band-Aids
Project Description
Micoud Pre School serves 45 children from ages 2 through 5 years old.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pens, and Rulers
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Wall Charts:
(English) Language and Math
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age Appropriate Story Books
Art Supplies:
Craft Scissors and Watercolor Paints
Educational Games/Toys:
Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Soccer Balls, and Tennis Balls
First Aid/Health:
Band-Aids
Project Description
The Gros Islet Infant School is located in St. Lucia and serves a total of 169 children between the ages of 6-8 years of age.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, and Rulers
Reference Materials:
(English) Dictionaries
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Language, Math, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
*Age Appropriate Story and Activity Books that cover the themes of Healthy Eating, *Gardening, and *the Importance of Trees
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Sewing Needles, Thread, Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Computer Hardware/Software:
Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Tablets, and Working Laptops
Educational Games/Toys:
Connect Four, Puzzles, Scrabble, Stuffed Animals and Soft Toys
Music Instruments:
Harmonicas, Kazoos, Recorders, and Tambourines
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Tennis Balls, and Whistles
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment, and Band-Aids
Office Supplies:
Markers, Pencils, Pens, Rulers, Scissors, Solar Calculators, and Staplers
Project Description
The Lady Gordon Opportunity Centre is located in St. Lucia and serves a total of 87 children between the ages of 4-16 years of age. We serve students with a range of disabilities from hearing impairments, physical, mental and emotionally challenged, autistic and down syndrome, blind and visually impaired and students with learning disabilities. The supplies you bring also support a Reading Road Trip programme in which guests are encouraged to read and interact with the students and do exciting activities that match with the school’s curriculum, that includes music, language, and computer lessons.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Protractors, and Rulers
Reference Materials:
(English) Dictionaries
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Math, Word
Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Language, and Math
Text/Reading Books:
*Age Appropriate Story and Activity Books that cover the themes of Healthy Eating, *Gardening, and *the Importance of Trees
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Buttons, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Thread, Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Computer Hardware/Software:
Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, and Tablets
Educational Games/Toys:
Chess Sets, Puzzles, Scrabble, Stuffed Animals and Soft Toys
Music Instruments:
Cymbals, Harmonicas/Kazoos, Recorders, and Tambourines
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Team Uniforms/Kits for Soccer, Tennis Balls, and Whistles
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment, and Band-Aids
Office Supplies:
Markers, Pencils, Pens, Rulers, Scissors, and Staplers
Project Description
The Babboneay Primary and Roseau Combined schools are located in St. Lucia and serves a total of 364 children between the ages of 4-13 years of age. The supplies you bring also support a Reading Road Trip program in which guests are encouraged to read and interact with the students and do exciting activities that match with the school’s curriculum, that includes music, language, and computer lessons.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, and Rulers
Reference Materials:
(English) Dictionaries
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body, Language, Math, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
*Age Appropriate Story and Activity Books that cover the themes of Healthy Eating, *Gardening, and *the Importance of Trees
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Sewing Needles, Thread, Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Computer Hardware/Software:
Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Tablets, and Working Laptops
Music Instruments:
Harmonicas/Kazoos and Recorders
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Tennis Balls, and Whistles
First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment, and Band-Aids
Office Supplies:
Markers, Pencils, Pens, Rulers, Scissors, and Staplers
Initiatives
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