Heroes for Children 2k19
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.” Teachers and students of a drumming ensemble from the East Street Junior Centre perform for wards in state care at the Reddie’s Place of Safety on December 2019. From left to right are: Jaiden Whyte, Iyana Stewart, Imani Stewart and Jordan Whyte. Behind the children is Mr. Milton Bonner, Drumming instructor. Dance Tutor JeAndra Davis-Marcellin and student perform dance piece at the Reddie’s Place of Safety 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…
Cultural Heritage Revived
“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” – Mahatma Gandhi A writer once defined culture as the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. This definition simply tells us that without culture we have no essence or identity, we would merely just exist with no manifestation of character or appreciation for country. HIDDEN TREASURE Every Jamaican adult can probably say that as a child culture meant everything, even though in their minds it wasn’t culture it was family tradition, the norm or just simply a community thing. Culture over the years has lost its significance in most Jamaican homes and children are more focused on the release of the latest animated series and Xbox games than cultural heritage. Culture has simply become a part of history, instead of everyday life. The passing…
Our Children, Our Heroes
Seven years and going strong … The “Heroes for Children Project” has been going strong for seven years. As an initiative of the Programmes Coordination Division, the focus is to encourage children to give back to the society in tangible ways. Each year as it comes closer to the October period a clothes and food drive is initiated to raise items for donation to a selected Children’s Home. Last year, the selected home was Reddie’s Place of Safety. The donated items were handed over to the facility on December 1, 2017. The students of the Junior Centres also participated in this venture through featured performances in drumming and speech and drama, which they willingly undertook as part of their contribution. Their tutors played a significant role in preparing the students for this as well.
A Walk in My Shoes – HUSH 2016
The Programmes Coordination Division is in the process of planning its annual Children Symposium. The theme for this year’s event is, “A Walk in My Shoes” and the focus is on different individuals who have had challenging circumstances to overcome in order to get where they are in life today. The participants will mainly be youths between the ages 12-25 years. Through this symposium it is hoped that participants will be motivated to excel despite challenges, and not to see themselves as less than, or as persons destined to continue the cycle of negativity and underachievement because of their background, limitations, or their abilities.
Summer Workshop 2012
Coming Soon! Summer Workshop 2012 Where? East Street and Greater Portmore Junior Centres When? July 2 – 27, 2012 This event will feature special activities such as presentations, tutelage in Visual and Performing arts – dance, music, art and craft and other child fulfilling activities. In addition there will be a field trip and a Summer Extravaganza to culminate the months activities. YOU won’t want the children to miss it … Call: East Street at 922-0620-6 or Greater Portmore at 9897509 for further details.