The XL Foundation today came to the aid of Victor Scott school with a large donation after a lack of funds threatened to cancel a summer programme.

The Foundation presented a cheque for $30,000 to the school – half of the summer programme’s cost.

Last week teachers at Victor Scott appealed for funds for the summer programme designed to help 45 students with learning disabilities prepare for the next school year.

School Principal Valerie Williams thanked the community members and businesses which have already come out in support of the programme, but said that the donation from XL has “put them over the top”.

See tomorrow’s Royal Gazette for the full story.