A GROUP of committee members of the Charlestown Government Secondary School – Old Students’ Association (CGSS-OSA) recently hosted an inaugural humanitarian drive at the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre, Georgetown.
Colin Goodluck, a committee member of CGSS-OSA said the committee decided to host an event to bring cheer to the children at the centre and later at the Charlestown Government Secondary School, through the distribution of gifts, and other gestures of kindness at this time of the year. The group pooled its resources together to ensure this event was a success.

Approximately 55 children of varying ages were able to benefit from the initiative.
Already making plans for 2025, the committee member said they are aiming to partner with businesses and other persons who would want to be a part of their humanitarian efforts to help vulnerable persons, not only at Christmas time, but throughout the year.
“This drive … it’s a call to order to say we’re here and we have enough resources to meet the needs of Ptolemy Reid, and anything afterwards is gonna go to Charlestown,” Goodluck said.
They revealed that the reasoning behind this initiative was to create a way forward for the association.

According to another committee member, Devina Atwell, in September of this year, the association was reformed after many years. Thus far, she noted that they have a group of 108 members.
As the local chapter of the OSA, it was stated that they plan to begin working with the Charlestown Secondary School to help students access scholarships and other academic needs.
It was revealed that in January 2025, the association will be more formalised, with more stringent initiatives and activities in the pipeline for members and beneficiaries alike.
It was noted that the challenges they would have faced during their time in school are still evident in the school today.

The Old School Association members said they want to make a difference in today’s generation, whether it is through the provision of finance, a feeding programme, or an activity that benefits the entire community. The aim is to give back to make the lives of beneficiaries better.
For more information on how to join or be a part of the CGSS-OSA, persons can contact Colin on 677-8068 or Devina on 666-5058.