The Campus B Quadrangle was abuzz with energy and excitement on the evening of Monday 16 August 2021, as the sixth annual Inter-Primary School Calypso Competition kicked off. The event flowed smoothly over the course of the evening with an opening performance by reigning Inter-Primary School Calypso Monarch Ethan “The Educator” Connor. The budding calypsonians displayed their talent in style with encouragement from a small but appreciative audience.
Following a close and thrilling competition between the six participating schools, Erin ‘The Empress Notes” Connor of the Alwyn Allison Richardson Primary School emerged the 2021 monarch capturing the crown from her brother, “The Educator”, with her song entitled “At This Moment”. In second place was Aaliyah “Lil Stinger” Webster- Robinson of the Valley Primary School, followed by Eukie “The Mighty Predator” Thomas of Vivien Vanterpool Primary School in third. Rounding out the event were Josiah “The Ace” Minnot of the Omololu International School, Mileisy “Mileisy Rock” Derrick of Orealia Kelly Primary School and Muriyah “Di Angel” Richardson of the Morris Vanterpool Primary School.
All contenders received participatory medals, and gift vouchers redeemable at Anguilla Electronics. In addition to winning trophies, the winners received gift vouchers from Coral Reef Bookstore sponsored by the Department of Youth and Culture valued at $350, $250 and $200 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
The Inter-Primary School Calypso Competition, under this year’s theme “Live the Legacy”, was designed to expose primary school students to the Calypso art form, and offer them avenues for positive artistic expression. The organising committee comprised of the Department of Youth and Culture, The Platinum Band, and many supporting calypsonians. The Department would again like to thank The Platinum Bank, parents, mentors, the schools and teacher reps, FLOW, DITES, and InAnguilla for supporting our nation’s youth in this endeavour.
Contenders music can be heard on all local radio stations, and the show can still be viewed on InAnguilla’s facebook page for a small fee of US$5.00.
– Press Release
