By Elvin Croker

CHILDREN with special needs took the last day of school on Friday to join with hundreds of other kite- flying children in the National Park.

Students of the Gifted Hands Learning Centre were joined by their parents and teachers of the school, who guided them with getting their kites into the skies.

Relating her experience, one of the parents, Anisa Mangra, related that her son, nine- year- old Randy Mangra who has autistic behaviour and has been at the school for five years now, is very comfortable and understands the teachers.

She shared the view that the kite-flying activity gave the children a little play time, which she said they seem to enjoy a lot.

Mangra said her son is originally from Barbados and since she brought him here five years ago, he has come a very long way, being around the kids at the school.

“We have been doing this every Easter with them; we come here and fly the kite with them, give them a little play time, and they seem to enjoy it a lot. She said.
She also expressed satisfaction in seeing a lot of improvements since she brought her son to the school, and she is very grateful.

“As a mom having a special kid, when you see a lot of improvements, it’s really exciting and I am proud of that,” she said with a smile.

Principal of the school, Marcia Smith, said she is thankful to the National Park for allowing them to use their facilities and to the parents who always come out to give their support to activities such as these, where the classroom is so much different.

She related that while the activity is tailored for the children, some of them are aware of the activity, while some are not; she explained that they all however love being outdoor.