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 …
HUSH! In Jamaican colloquial the term ‘HUSH’ is one which expresses solace, meaning one is not to worry, but the term also bears the connotation ‘hush up!’, a term of reprimand to shut one’s mouth. In the words of the legendary reggae icon Bob Marley, “don’t worry about a thing, cause every little thing, is …
Kaleidoscope – A Craft Fair and Fun Day for children, was held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Greater Portmore Junior Centre. The day’s activities included various attractions and entertainment; for children it was the bounce – a – bout, face painting and water slide that provided the most fun. There was an interesting …
HOW DID THIS DREAM BECOME A REALITY? In 1939, the board of Governors opened its first Junior Centre for children. This was named, The East Street Junior Centre. The development of the Centre was maintained under the guidance of Robert Verity, who had similar experience studying at a Centre in England. The Junior Centre was …
