Rotary Central Cayman
  • Home
  • About
  • Join
  • News
  • Programs
    • Peace Fellowships
    • Vocational Awards
  • Road Safety
    • Slow Down Cayman
    • Not Your Spot
  • Members
  • Contact
  • Events
Rotary Schoolhouse
Rotary Schoolhouse
Rotary Schoolhouse opens as Children’s Garden Grows
Rotary Presidents Meet HRH
Rotary Presidents Meet HRH
HRH Unveils plaque
HRH Unveils plaque
Rotary Schoolhouse opens as Children’s Garden Grows
Rotary Schoolhouse opens as Children’s Garden Grows
Rotary Schoolhouse opens as Children’s Garden Grows
Rotary Schoolhouse opens as Children’s Garden Grows
April 5, 2019

William Inniss News HRH, Rotary in Grand Cayman, Rotary Schoolhouse, Royal Visit

NEWS RELEASE

Rotary Schoolhouse opens as Children’s Garden Grows

Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park

GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS 4 April, 2019 — The new Children’s Garden at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park has been a flurry of activity the last few months.  In March, a new education centre was completed and officially opened by His Royal Highness Charles the Prince of Whales during his recent visit to the Cayman Islands.  This Rotary Schoolhouse is just the first step of the park’s Children’s Garden.  Local Rotary clubs partnered with the Queen Elizabeth II, Botanical Park, to develop an innovative, botanical science and nature education building; that promises to ignite next generation curiosity and initiate interest in exploration of Cayman flora, endemic species and natural history.

Beginning in mid-2017 the three Rotary Clubs in Grand Cayman jointly committed $150,000 (KYD) as a major donor for construction of the Rotary Children’s Education Centre, now officially named the Rotary Schoolhouse.  While visiting the Cayman Islands Dr. Patrick Adizua, District Governor of Rotary District 7020 toured the project site in July, 2018.  With funding in place, construction started on foundations in December, 2018.  Within four months the building was completed in time to be officially be open by the parks namesake’s son, Prince Charles

The education centre was designed pro-bono by; John Doak Architecture, APEC Consulting Engineers and Corporate Electric.  Additional donations and support came from ITC Tile, AL Thompsons and Cayman Islands Roofing Company which helped reduce costs.  McAlpine donated cedar planking; saved from the Airport’s former A-Frames, which were repurposed into benches and other furniture for the schoolhouse.  Most of all, a big thank you to our contractor, Lalev Construction, for a job well done.

The Rotary Schoolhouse is located on the left, along the main tour path going south east, just past the Orchid Boardwalk. The schoolhouse will be surrounded by flourishing endemic flora, an expansive lawn area and other interactive elements that will create indelible memories, and positive stimulation for the many children that will be passing through.

Continued support and sponsorship for the remaining Children’s Garden is being provided by; Greenlight RE, Cayman National, Genesis Trust, Rawlinson & Hunter, Vigoro, Girl Guides Cayman Islands, the Garden Club of Grand Cayman, Krys Global and Associates, John Doak Architecture, Corporate Electric, Apec Consulting Engineers, and numerous other private donations have committed towards this valued monumental project.  Additional donations are always welcome.  Please contact John Lawrus, General Manager, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park (345) 947 9462    

The 65 acre, Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park was opened in memorable ceremony by Monarch, Her Royal Highness, Elizabeth II, on her second visit to the Cayman Islands as Head of State.  The Park is located in tranquil Northside and is home to the world’s most endangered iguana species, the Cayman Islands endemic Blue Iguana, a Heritage Garden that features the trees that supported early Cayman settlers in conjunction with early Cayman pharmacy (medicinal plants), Lake and Wetlands, the Colour Garden, Old Cayman Home and Caboose and the Blue Iguana Recovery Project.

The Rotary Schoolhouse will seek to foster echo sensitivity, history, botanical science, art and conservation targeting next generation children in the Cayman Islands.

 About Rotary

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit Rotary.org

###

 Contact:                                                                  Contact:

John Lawrus, General Manager                              Carl Brown, Director Public Relations

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park                             Rotary Central Cayman Islands www.RotaryCentral.ky

(345) 947 9462                                                         (345) 916 2057               

Rotary Central Builds and Donates Two Bus Shelters to Rotary in Cayman Brac 2019 Science Fair Winners

Related Posts

MX Winners

News

Music Extravaganza 2020

HP-Chromebook1-1536x1049

News

Laptop donations to students

Health Screening 2020

News

Rotary Central Cayman Islands Health Project 2020!

1149c

News

Behind The Mask

WhatsApp Image 2020-01-17 at 12.39.02 PM (1)

News

Donation of a Musical Instrument

4X7A3093c

News

Charter/Foundation Night

76999026_2629683543782102_6855992046189019136_n

News

Computers for Bonaventure Boys Home

poaphoto

News

Diabetes Awareness Month Health Screening Event

Sailing Club Dock

News

Cayman Islands Sailing Club Dock

Water Tank 1

News

Jamaica Water Tank Project

Recent Posts

  • MX WinnersMusic Extravaganza 2020
  • HP-Chromebook1-1536x1049Laptop donations to students
  • Health Screening 2020Rotary Central Cayman Islands Health Project 2020!
  • 1149cBehind The Mask
  • WhatsApp Image 2020-01-17 at 12.39.02 PM (1)Donation of a Musical Instrument

Latest Tweets

  • RT @RotaractBlue: Please join us in welcoming our newest and bluest, Leanna and Courtney, to our growing family 💙 . . #CommunityImpact #Imp…
    1 year ago
  • Announcing cryptocurrency as well as traditional means of supporting victims and the rebuilding efforts in the Baha… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
    1 year ago
  • @martynroper @RotaractBlue Outstanding initiative
    1 year ago
  • RT @martynroper: Great initiative from @RotaractBlue to provide shoes for underprivileged children here in #Cayman. Supported by DCFS. Plea…
    1 year ago
  • Rotary Central is pleased to support our athletes through the Cayman Island Games Association with travel and accom… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
    2 years ago
→ Follow me
Rotary Central Cayman

ABOUT US


WEEKLY MEETINGS Saltwater Grill, Tuesdays, 7:30 pm Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road George Town, Grand Cayman
The Rotary Club of Central Cayman Islands received its charter on October 30 1986. Since then, we have been heavily involved in improving and serving the community of the Cayman Island
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. Box 30370 Grand Cayman KY1-1202 Cayman Islands

IMPORTANT LINKS


Rotary Bus Shelters

Rotary Music Extravaganza 

Rotary Science Fair

Rotary Foundation

Rotary International

NEWS


  • MX WinnersMusic Extravaganza 2020
  • HP-Chromebook1-1536x1049Laptop donations to students
  • Health Screening 2020Rotary Central Cayman Islands Health Project 2020!

INSTAGRAM


Tuesday Jan 19, 2021 Rotarian Carol Jurchison-Lapl Tuesday Jan 19, 2021 Rotarian Carol Jurchison-Laplante was nominated Rotarian of the Month! Thank you Carol for your dedication and great ideas you bring to our beloved Rotary Club.  #rotaryopenopportunities
Get involved at www.rotarycentral.ky Get involved at www.rotarycentral.ky
Tuesday Jan 12 Rotary Central had a very special g Tuesday Jan 12 Rotary Central had a very special guest during the evening meeting, Lynne Currie, Inclusion facilitator for Inclusion Cayman, talked about the new Rotary Employment Partnership that has just been started. #rotaryopenopportunities
Tuesday Jan 12 was a special evening for Rotary Ce Tuesday Jan 12 was a special evening for Rotary Central, Rotarian Derik Feher was bestowed with the Paul Harris award from Past Pres. Colin Fawkes for his position on the Rotary Central Board as Director of Club Service 2020-19. #rotaryopenopportunities
Did you attend our Christmas Storytime event last Did you attend our Christmas Storytime event last Saturday?

If you did then we don't need to tell you how much fun it was. We don't need to remind you about the magic filled day that was. Or remind you about all the awesome readers, the magic show or the fact that Santa stopped by to visit. 

In the event that you missed it swipe through some of the photos and we hope to see you next year!

#RotaryCentral #Rotary7020 #RotaryOpensOpportunities #CaymanIslands
Another year of the Rotary Central Christmas Carol Another year of the Rotary Central Christmas Carol Canal Cruise in the books. We saw our largest attendance yet. Our caroling vessel was decorated under guidance of ARPIC Will and made the night extra special.  The tour included the canal homes along the West Bay Peninsula and North Sound. We sang, we danced and spread all the Christmas cheer along the canals. The Rotarians, Rotaractors and guests had so much fun they are already talking about next year!

#BestYearEver #RCCCCC2020 #RotaryCentral #CaymanIslands