A KIND Story


Shaquille He was never enrolled in the local Primary School system. He was referred to KIND by a relative and in September 2004, Shaquille was enrolled at The KIND Centre. He was excited about learning despite his challenging circumstances. He was disciplined, focused and had a unique desire for learning. He was chosen as Valedictorian for the year he graduated. His exemplary behavior and excellent performance gain him entrance SERVOL’s Adolescent Development Programme 2006 and he is currently pursuing a trade. Shaquille continues to be a role model to the students at KIND.		David David comes from a single parent household. And was referred to KIND by the Spree Simon Regional Life Centre.. He is an excellent scrabble player and placed sixth in a scrabble competition hosted by Servol during his time at KIND. As a past student, David has appeared on several media interviews to share his experience at KIND with others. He has completed a trade programme and is currently pursuing his trade in Mechanics and works part-time. David intends further his a career in Underwater Welding.

Portia She was referred to KIND by the Mt. D’or Junior Life Centre and come from single parent household where there were six members. Portia is the last of four children and was enrolled at KIND in September . Portia completed her final term at KIND in March 2007 and has returned to Servol to complete her Skills training. “When I came to the KIND Centre extremely shy. Doing Drama gave me confidence and helped to improve my self-expression.

KIND KIDS COMMENTS
Question: Why do you like coming to KIND?


Malcom (15 years): “I like the KIND Center. I feel safe here. I am not in danger like at a regular school. No one will run and stab you here. I love the computers and the art classes. The principal is honest and real cool. She speaks her mind and tells the truth”.		Ricardo (14 years): “I like how work is done here. I learn faster. The tutors are more caring, they take their time. I love the computers most of all. I love the tennis board and the play room”.


Kester (15 years): “The Classrooms are not hot. I love the air conditioning. In my last school a teacher ran me down with a bat to hit me. This would never happen here at KIND. The teachers are really KIND. I like that we get punished properly - no licks. You have a counselor and a social worker to talk to”.		Brandon (14 years): “We do school work in the morning only. I really like that in the afternoons we read, do computers and art. The teachers spend time teaching you right from wrong. This is positive and good. This school is real nice. Everything about it is real nice”.

Tamika (13 years): “I love the breakfast. This school is very different from my last school. The teachers do not shout and they really take their time to teach properly