Republic Bank supports The School for Special Education Sports meet

St. George’s, Grenada; March 02, 2018: Students at the Grenada School for Special Education had their chance to display their athletic talent, when the school held its sports meet, Thursday, March 01, 2018 at the Morne Rouge Playing Field.

Beginning with the parade of teams, accompanied by the J.W. Fletcher Drum Corps, students from all four houses put on a very colourful and exciting display, to the delight of the spectators. Among the attendees were representatives from the Ministry of Education & Human Resource Development, including the Special Education Desk. Manager, Head Office at Republic Bank, Mr. Mc Kie Griffith, made remarks on behalf of the Bank and declared the sports, open.

The day’s activities featured track and field as well as novelty events, including the exciting tug-of-war. Several members’ staff of Republic Bank participated in the sponsor’s race which was well received by spectators. At the end of the activity, the Alexis House (Blue) emerged in first place, while the march past was won by Britton House (Red). The other 2 competing houses were Johnson (Green), and Hopkin (Yellow).

We congratulate all the participants for their fine display of sportsmanship, and applaud the hard-working staff and support personnel from the Ministries of Sports and Education; as well as the volunteer students from the T.A. Marryshow Community College for their dedication and assistance.

Republic Bank has supported the School’s sport day for over eleven (11) years, providing medals, trophies, refreshment, music, t-shirts and other supplies. The Bank‘s financial contribution was $4,000.00.