SVG witnesses first-ever Schools’ Gospel Fest
Sounds of praises resonated from the New Testament Church of God, Wilson Hill, last Friday as the CW Prescod Primary School held the first ever Schoolsâ Gospel Festival.{{more}}
Held under the theme âDeclare Godâs Praise in all the Islandsâ, the event brought together teachers, students parents and officials of the Ministry of Culture and the gospel fest committee.
Speaking at the event, headteacher Hyacinth Harry noted that the school is determined to develop holistic individuals who are well rounded academically, culturally as well as spiritually.
The festival, Harry said, emerged from the schoolâs Easter Choir Festival. Harry called on all parents to assist the school with each childâs development, encouraging them to take part in the schools activities.
Also speaking at the event, Minister of Culture, René Baptiste, urged the teachers and parents present to give the children the opportunity to grow and to blossom.
The packed programme included poems, songs and instrumentals. The infant and junior choirs sang âSpeak to me Lord Jesusâ and âSongs of Praiseâ, respectively. The kindergarten class also performed a dance.
The star of the morning was undoubtedly Jewel Fraser who received a standing ovation for her rendition of the song âLord you are Holyâ
Instrumentals included Nigel Maloney on Keyboard and Dwayne Andrews on Violin. Guest Artist, Kim Arthur, also performed at the event.(OS)