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2 Corinthians 9:6-7 teaches us that, “He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly, and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” The Junior Centre has made it a yearly mission to continue giving back to groups and communities in various ways. The Heroes for Children project is just one of those ways. This last Heroes for Children project commenced with a launch in November 2019 to engage persons and create awareness of the project and the need to support our less advantaged children. In doing so, persons are encouraged to give of what we have in abundance to the less fortunate, or just simply making a sacrifice of giving for the greater good to the less fortunate. If you are a Jamaican, you know that despite some of the negative stereotypes of being violent, abusive, and loud, we have a kind heart, and no matter where we are in the world, we love to give. From the publicity of the project, various items were received as donations for our target homes. School stationery, foodstuff, and toiletries, footwear, along with ice-cream and cones were donated. These items were presented on Friday, December 13 to the Reddie’s Place of Safety, located at 16 Burgher Avenue, Kingston. Accompanying the presentation of the gifts was the presence of the Junior Centre team. The Centre’s children entertained the fourteen (14) wards and three (3) staff present with items of Dance, Drumming, Music, and Sign Language, and engaged them in craft activities. The wards got a drumming lesson, learned some sign language, and interacted with the Centre’s children and dance instructors on the dance floor (see pictures below). Other activities included the making of a papercraft (Christmas tree) which students and teachers facilitated them in making, These creations were used to accentuate their Christmas tree on the compound. All-in-all, it was a fun-filled and rewarding afternoon. Staff, tutors, and our children look forward to launching the project again. We anticipate that now that our sponsors, supporters, team members, and other stakeholders are more aware of this annual event, that giving will increase. We thank each and everyone who has helped in making this activity a possibility so that the joy, peace, and love of giving can spread one help and one hand at a time.

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Art in Preparatory Schools

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This year’s Art in School themed, “Nostalgia Pre-Independence Jamaica” was held in recognition of Jamaica’s fiftieth anniversary of independence. The students were encouraged, under the theme to depict in their various art works what independence meant to them. The results were amazing, students created 2d objects such as masks, coal pots and  coal stoves. There were also intricately designed drawings of things Jamaican. Fourteen schools participated in the 2012 competition and through the theme were able to reveal their perceptions about reality in their artistic productions. The winner of the 2012 Art in Preparatory Schools was Immaculate Preparatory who won the K Wilson James Shield  for Best Overall, and we congratulate them, along with the other recipients of awards: K. Wilson James Cup  “Composition & Design,”      Liguanea Preparatory School  The Y de Lima Cup   “Presentation and Finish,” Monsignor Colin Bryan Preparartory  School  The Institute of Jamaica Cup “Creativity and Originality,”  Wolmer’s Preparatory School  Certificate of Merit  “Best Group Work,”  Liguanea Preparatory School  Certificate of Merit  “Best Fiber Art Application,” Monsignor Colin Bryan Preparatory School  Certificate of Merit   “Best Textile Application,”  Lannaman’s Preparatory School  Teacher’s Awards “Outstanding Visual Arts Instruction,”    Queen’s Preparatory School The event was made possible by our sponsors and judges for whom we must say special thanks. The judges were Mr. Howard Moo Young, Mr. Stanford Watson and Mr. Cleon Golding. The companies providing sponsorship of prizes were: Palace Amusement Ltd., Coco Jam Party Ltd., Pugh’s Photo Lab, Sangster’s Bookstores Ltd., Crayola, Novelty Trading Company Ltd., The Art Centre, Delmay Distributors, Liguanea Drug & Garden, Carlong Publishers Ltd., and WinMon Catering.      

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Junior Centre 2012

2012-A Year of Celebration!

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JUNIOR CENTRE: Celebrating our children in 2012 Our agenda for 2012 is to celebrate our children concurrently as we celebrate our 50th year of Jamaican Independence.  Our independence marks the achievements that our nation has made in the social, cultural and economic realm. However, our children are charged with the responsibility of promoting and preserving our Jamaican legacy. The Centre looks towards the beacon of 2012 with renewed hope for our children. In celebrating our children we have:   Tailored programmes that meets the specific learning needs of our children. Designed and implemented  programmes that are  age appropriate and fun. Developed programmes that excites children about their cultural heritage. Developed programmes that meets the social, mental  and emotional needs of the child. Empower children by teaching them a skill while encouraging them to express their feelings through a more positive medium such as the visual and performing arts. Created a facility where the works of the children are highlighted and showcased proudly. Reinforced in their minds that they are loved and that they are God’s special gift to humanity.

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Jahaila Harley

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  My time spent at the Institute of Jamaica Junior Centre was wonderful. I enjoyed being there and I looked forward to going there every evening after school “rain or shine”. I started at the Half Way Tree Junior Centre in summer 2005 when one of my mom’s friends told her about it. On the first day that I went to summer school, I joined the art class, which is my favourite until now. I got involved in all the activities such as drumming, dancing, sign language, music, needle craft, and storytelling, which were also offered in the after school programme. These were all fun and exciting, and I have pleasant memories. While in the after school programme, my fellow school mates and I went on trips to different places. We entered the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) drama, music, dancing and speech competitions. The Half Way Tree Junior Centre was my second school. There I learned to be more responsible, how to interact with my peers and how to have fun. In 2008 I got a summer school scholarship to attend the University of Technology’s Creative Arts Centre to participate in their “Tomorrow’s Children” programme. In 2009 in particular I worked very hard to top all the activities in which I was involved, because 2010 would have been m G-SAT year and I would not have been able to focus much attention as I would like to. I am happy to say that for 2009 I was awarded Child of the Year. I encourage all parents and guardians to send their children to the Junior Centre. It has helped me and I know that it will help me.    

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