Alessandra Abel
My Experience at the Junior Centre I attended the Half-Way-Tree Junior Centre for approximately two years, and would have to say that I enjoyed my time spent there I was Child of the Year for 2008. The programmes they have for the children include: dancing, music, sign language, art, needle crafts, reading and a heritage class. My favourite was art. The teachers were absolutely great. They tried to make the class seem fun even when you think you are not going to like it. My experience there was a mix of many emotions. I, personally, am a shy person, so it was hard for me at first to make any friends. Sometimes I did not even feel like going, but I went anyway and had a great time at that. One thing that going to the Junior Centre has taught me was friendship. The friends I met there were…
Achievements
Entry in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) visual and performing arts festival competitions has been one of the major benefits for students who attend the Junior Centres. Exposure to external competitions allows students the advantage of participating in an experience that builds courage and self esteem;developing confidence and increasing creative awareness in themselves and others. The Junior Centres have been entrants of the JCDC Festival Competitions as early as the 1970’s. Even today, our Tutors and students anxiously prepare for the upcoming June 2012 entries. In the years 2009 and 2010, the results are listed as follows: 2009 Dance: 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze and 2 National Trophies Speech: 1 Silver, 2 Bronze, 2 Certificates of Merit Music: 3 Silver, 4 Bronze Art: 1 Silver, 4 Bronze, 1 Certificate of Merit, 1 Certificate of Participation 2010 Speech: 1 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 bronze Dance: 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Certificate of…
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Testimonials
Alessandra Abel shares… I attended the Half-Way-Tree Junior Centre for approximately two years, and would have to say that I enjoyed my time spent there. Read more>> The next Van Goh? Javaughn Williams, 11 years old, is a testament to the Centre’s motto of ‘unlocking potential…transforming lives’. He started attending the Greater Portmore Junior Centre approximately two years ago, and according to his grandparents, has shown an improvement in his school work, in his behaviour and in his socializing ability. Read more>> Jahaila Harley reminisces… 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. Read more>> Confidently aspiring Tashana Angelete Blair… I am an astudious,…
