Abigail Piper, representing St. John’s Rural North and Delegate #1 in the upcoming Labour Queen Competition, is taking her pageant platform “Future Funds: Financial Literacy Among Youth” directly into the classroom.
Her recent school tour through the constituency saw her empowering Grade 6 students with the tools and knowledge to make smart financial choices while encouraging them as they prepare for their National Assessments.
At Cedar Grove Primary School, Ms. Piper delivered a presentation to the graduating class, sharing essential life skills, study techniques, and the value of gratitude. She reinforced her message by gifting each of the 24 students a custom exam preparation kit, which included a pencil case, pencils, pens, erasers, sharpeners, a ruler, sticky notes, and a motivational affirmation card that read: “I am prepared and confident for my exams.”
Additionally, she donated to the school’s library a full three-book series of engaging, child-friendly financial literacy texts by Dr. Terrance Martin, titled “Kids Teaching Kids About Money.” including The Mystery of the Mind, The Promise of the Pitons, and Treasury Trail: The Money Adventure. These books form part of her commitment to promoting early financial education and instilling a reading culture among youth.
Joining Abigail on this initiative was the Member of Parliament for St. John’s Rural North and Minister of Tourism, Charles “Max” Fernandez, who offered words of encouragement to the students, urging them to study diligently and reach for excellence. The visit also included an interactive Q&A and math quiz session that sparked enthusiasm and engaged students in a fun yet educational experience.
The tour continued to the St. Nicholas Primary School, where both Ms. Piper and Minister Fernandez donated additional copies of Dr. Martin’s books and engaged students in lively discussions about reading, personal growth, and the importance of knowledge retention.
