CHARLESTOWN, Nevis – THE annual Back to School Rally organized by the church body on Nevis is scheduled to take place next Tuesday (Sept. 15) at the Netball Complex in Stoney Grove, Charlestown.
According to information received from the organizing committee, the rally is usually held on the Sunday before the re-opening of school, but was shifted this year in the hope of boosting attendance.
This year students will be afforded the opportunity to display their talents through song, choreography, drama and other activities. An adult mass choir will also perform several selections.
Nevis Premier and Minister with responsibility for Education, Hon. Joseph Parry, is slated to address the students.
Organisers hope that this year’s theme, “Dare to Change…It’s Possible”, will challenge youths to take a united stance against mediocrity, crime, gangs, violence and all forms of anti-social behavior.
A press release from the Back to School Rally Committee states that the theme is in keeping with the objectives of the new Principal Education Officer, Lornette Queely-Connor, who has set out to improve the levels of discipline and respect among Nevisian students.
The churches on Nevis have also combined to organize a new scholarship, which will be given to one high school student and one primary school on a rotating basis. The selection will be done by the Rally Committee in consultation with the Ministry of Education.
Prizes and giveaways are also expected to take place during the rally, which begins at 6.00 p.m.
