PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – President of Parliament Drs. Gracita Arrindell on Thursday started her first series of parliamentary information session with the island’s secondary schools with respect to the role and function of parliament.
"The school presentation is part of my effort to get the schools interested and informed about the role and responsibility of government in general and Parliament in particular.
"Our youth need to be aware and be informed about these institutions of Government and what role each one plays in the development of our country," President of Parliament Gracita Arrindell pointed out.
The school parliamentary information sessions will span over seven secondary schools. Last Thursday 56 students and teachers from the St. Dominic High School took part in the session.
The school activity day was already part of the school’s regular activities to visit several entities of country Sint Maarten including the Parliament and the Courts.
The students were very excited to visit the parliament building and meet with the President.
"I was excited and happy to welcome and interact with them as well. This is just the beginning of a journey to help build and strengthen our institutions in our young democracy through sharing our knowledge and experience of our work, thereby positively inspiring the next generation of Sint Maarteners.
"There lies the true potential of the future of our country. Stimulating the brilliant minds of our students today will pave the way for them to be great men and women of tomorrow," President of Parliament Gracita Arrindell concluded.