On Friday 27th May, the staff and students of the Vivien Vanterpool Primary School (VVPS) celebrated their pre- Anguilla Day activities in grand style. The Social Studies coordinator, Tr. Deverelle Edwards, with assistance from Tr. Kenda Lake and the rest of the staff, staged a full day of activities to commemorate Anguilla Day under the theme: ‘Boat Building’.
The day began with a parade to the Island Harbour Jetty, followed by presentations from community members about boat building and sailing. Pupils had the opportunity to enjoy local dishes prepared by parents and students of the Grade Six class. The highlight of the day was the exhibition and judging of boats built by students and their parents. A total of nineteen students took part in the competition. Five top winners were selected from which one major winner was drawn: Deron Harrigan ‘Rolling Out’.
The students had the opportunity to view a locally produced film depicting events which unfolded during the revolution. The day came to a close with an actual boat race. Boys from the community put on a brief display/race using their ‘sunfish’.
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