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Willock to do Back-to-School event dubbed ‘3 Hours, 3 Schools, District 3’

Mr. Julian Willock, Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Third District resident along with his Third District Committee are spearheading ‘3 Hours, 3Schools in District 3,’ back-to-school donation drive. Photo: Team of Reporters
Over 100 bags, books, and other supplies will be handed out when ‘3 Hours, 3 Schools in District 3’ roles out in the Sea Cows Bay area next week for the 2024/2025 academic school year. Photo: Team of Reporters
Over 100 bags, books, and other supplies will be handed out when ‘3 Hours, 3 Schools in District 3’ roles out in the Sea Cows Bay area next week for the 2024/2025 academic school year. Photo: Team of Reporters
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Third District resident, Mr. Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, has announced their 2024 Back-to-School event.

However, the event will take a different and innovative approach this year. Three schools have been identified in the Sea Cows Bay area for school supply donations. The three schools are the Seventh-day Adventist School, St. George’s Anglican School and Ebenezer Thomas Primary School.

The over 100 bags, books, and other supplies will be donated directly to the above-named schools, where the principals and teachers of each school will be responsible for giving out the items to students who have a need over the 2024-2025 school year.

Mr. Willock said, “We took a different approach as there were a few back-to-school events in different communities already, but the feedback was that some had too many restrictions such as having to be from a specific district or having to register your child. Our approach is to truly help students who are needy, and the principals and teachers who are on the ground know best the needs of their students.”

Only one criterion to receive items

Mr. Willock also said that their only criteria for students to receive back-to-school items is that they should be a current student at any of the three schools selected in District Three.  The donations will be made next week all on the same day, dubbing their service effort- '3 Hours, 3 Schools in District 3'.

Mr. Willock noted that the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, temporarily housed in the Sea Cows Bay area, will be the beneficiary of something separate and special from the District Three Committee.  

He thanked all this year's sponsors including Nanny Cay Resort, BDO Limited, Northam Construction, IAM Jet Centre, along with the supporting role of his Third District Committee and Ms. Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies.

23 Responses to “Willock to do Back-to-School event dubbed ‘3 Hours, 3 Schools, District 3’”

  • 2 (11/09/2024, 18:57) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    Twat
  • Strupes (11/09/2024, 19:09) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    yawn!!!!
  • yeah (11/09/2024, 20:34) Like (5) Dislike (23) Reply
    #Willock2027
  • 2024 (11/09/2024, 21:50) Like (3) Dislike (16) Reply
    He is Back
    • @ 2024 (12/09/2024, 08:06) Like (3) Dislike (13) Reply
      welcome back brother willock we from d3 got you thanks for your kind donation to the schools
  • racketeering (11/09/2024, 23:33) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
    She making all deh money
  • HMMM (12/09/2024, 07:19) Like (19) Dislike (13) Reply
    I wouldn't bother with the seven days school or any private run school that collecting a fee, If a parent can afford to pay to send their kids to private school then they can afford to buy supplies too. My 2 cent. Concentrate on the government school they kids there need it more.
  • 2024 (12/09/2024, 07:32) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hon Cills handed over to Fraser
    Who Will Hon Fraser over 2
  • He Working. (12/09/2024, 07:45) Like (15) Dislike (6) Reply
    Don't think he will, or should beat Parillon, Next election is Parillon time...But can appreciate the effort and work Mr. Willock is putting in..
    • @ he working (12/09/2024, 09:48) Like (5) Dislike (15) Reply
      the state of this country is serious too much children in the room now! we not going from Frazer to Aaron we are giving the esteem a chance he knows them inside out and he is a fighter Aaron to soft and has zero experience for them big ndp boys
    • @He working (13/09/2024, 00:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes, we appreciate what he is doing.
      To HMMM who don't think the private schools don't need, well I think u will be surprised to know that some kids in the private school do need as well. Many times it is great sacrifices that parents are making. Not that they have it in abundance.

      Education is a must!
  • citzen (12/09/2024, 08:05) Like (5) Dislike (12) Reply
    what an impressive move outside the box, we with you all the way Julian, out the box you have ideas
  • Asking For Myself (12/09/2024, 08:07) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Who shall it be? Aaron Willock or Fraser who can best represent me?
  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (12/09/2024, 08:53) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    is saying )> am just hollering out yo all my children , your daddy's here
  • hog city (12/09/2024, 09:49) Like (4) Dislike (16) Reply
    ITS WILLOCK TIME HE HAS PROVEN THAT HE LOVES PEOLE AND WE NEED ANOTHER FIGHTER LIKE JOE FRASER
  • Nice (12/09/2024, 10:30) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Although, a bit late for back to school, basic, supplies for the kids, the initiative of giving back is always nice. Wonderful approach this year: 3 schools, 3 hours for District 3, very impactful.
  • The youths (12/09/2024, 11:56) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dear Mr Willock. I am writing you to let you know that the basketball court for the St George’s high school Needs a little attention in terms of cleaning up and repaint. That would be very nice of you to help them accomplish that as one of your district initiatives. Thanks you looking forward to see this in one of your news feed.
  • Fan (12/09/2024, 12:30) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Good job Willock
  • Plasent t valley (13/09/2024, 01:30) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Back to school or not we going with Julian Willock


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