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Sygnus brings stories, learning, and impact to life on Read Across Jamaica Day
This Read Across Jamaica Day, Sygnus Capital is doing more than turning pages; it’s sparking imagination, deepening understanding, and investing in the minds of Jamaica’s youngest readers.
The alternative investments firm marked the occasion at the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre as part of its longstanding partnership with the St. Patrick’s Foundation. The Foundation has oversight of the school and has been supported by the Sygnus team for the past 8 years through various initiatives. The Sygnus team also visited and engaged with students at the St. Francis Primary and Infant School.
Sygnus continued its longstanding partnership with the St. Patrick’s Foundation through its support of Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre. Team members read alongside students in the K3 class (5+ age group), while also donating books and providing essential learning tools to support early childhood development. As part of its ongoing investment in the school environment, Sygnus also donated 10 wall fans to the centre to help improve comfort levels during the current summer term and create a more conducive learning environment amid rising temperatures.
At St. Francis Primary and Infant School, Sygnus team members engaged students from Pre-K to Grade 6 in a vibrant reading and interactive session, bringing stories to life through shared reading, conversation, and play. The team also provided puzzles, drawing books and materials to support the children with both STEM and Literature. In anticipation of Teacher’s Day, the Sygnus team also gifted the school with a new microwave for their staff lounge.
This year’s Read Across Jamaica experience also featured the return of Sygnus’ comic, “Captain Capital & The Solar Solution,” designed to introduce children to concepts such as sustainability, innovation, and impact investing in a fun and accessible way. Through colourful storytelling and relatable characters, the comic continues to bridge the gap between financial literacy and early childhood learning.
“At Sygnus, our commitment extends far beyond providing capital; we are invested in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future”, said Renée Rickards, Senior Marketing Manager at Sygnus Capital. “That means actively engaging and empowering the next generation through initiatives that blend literacy, creativity, and real-world concepts like renewable energy and problem-solving. By doing so, we are not only inspiring young minds, but equipping them to become confident changemakers within their communities.” In addition to the reading sessions, students received a range of school supplies, including writing books, pencils, crayons, erasers, sharpeners, colouring books, markers, rulers, and backpacks, tools designed to support their learning well beyond the day’s activities.
The schools also benefited from a curated donation of storybooks that encourage curiosity, confidence, and creativity. These include:
- Jamaica fi Pickney by Soyini Edwards-Francis
- Usain Bolt – Little People, Big Dreams by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara
- Miles Away In The Caribbean by Yolanda T Marshall
- One Love by Cedella Marley
- Jamaica in My Tummy by Jean Hawthron Dacosta
Students also enjoyed a day of warmth and connection, with Sygnus providing hot dogs and engaging in interactive play sessions that brought added excitement and joy to the experience.
Principal of the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre, Junior Rowe, welcomed the continued partnership, noting its meaningful impact over the years. “Our partnership with Sygnus through the St. Patrick’s Foundation has been a consistent source of support and inspiration for our students,” the Principal shared. “Initiatives like these not only encourage literacy but also expose our children to new ideas in a way that excites them. The addition of the comic makes it even more special; it’s something they can see themselves in.”
By blending books, creativity, and community, Sygnus continues to demonstrate that building a better future isn’t just about financial growth; it’s about empowering young minds to imagine, learn, and lead.
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