Providenciales, TCI, September 23, 2016 – In keeping with the United Nations International Youth Day; The Department of Youth Affairs is please to celebrate National Youth Week 2016 under the theme “Celebrating Art and Culture in TCI” during 26th-30th September 2016. National Youth Week events are scheduled for all the islands at both Primary and High school level. There will be speech competitions on North Caicos and Grand Turk, a culturally themed island treasure hunt on South Caicos as well as local youth artist performances throughout.
All highlighted by the Jazz in the Garden themed concert on Friday 30th September 2016 which will showcase the talents of schools from around the islands at the National Stadium on Providenciales.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services, Hon. Akierra Missick stated; “This year’s events are centered on allowing young people to express themselves through the various arts. This outlet is an opportunity to demonstrate both cultural and personal identity while also learning of the importance of preserving Turks & Caicos Islands long and storied cultural background.”
YOUTH WEEK 2016 – SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES – North/Middle Caicos
| Monday
September 26th |
Inter- Primary School
General Devotion |
All Primary schools will combine for devotions |
Venue TBA
8:40am |
All Schools/ General Public |
| Tuesday
September 27th |
Inter- Primary Speech Competition |
Each school will have two contestants for our Quiz Competition. Two schools will advance to the championship round |
Venue TBA
10am
|
Students/ General Public |
| Wednesday
September 28th
|
Talent/Culture Night
|
Culture event promoting TCI heritage |
Venue TBA
7PM
|
All Schools/ General Public |
| Thursday
September 29th |
Inter- house Speech Competition |
Each house will have 2 contestants for the competition. There will be the winning house, and the best speaker award. |
Venue TBA
10am
|
Raymond Gardiner High School |
| Friday
30th September 2016 |
Jazz In the Garden |
Jazz performances by schools from around islands |
National Stadium
4PM |
All Schools/ General Public
|
|
YOUTH WEEK 2016 – SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES – SOUTH CAICOS
|
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Venue & Time |
Participants
|
| Monday
September 26th |
Devotions |
Devotions with all schools to commemorate Youth Day |
Methodist Church
9:00am |
All Schools/ General Public |
| Tuesday
September 27th |
Island Treasure Hunt |
Island Treasure Hunt |
Parade Ground
5PM
|
All Schools/ General Public |
| Wednesday
September 28th
|
Cultural Concert |
Culture event promoting TCI heritage |
Regatta Village
7PM
|
All Schools/ General Public |
| Friday
30th September 2016 |
Jazz In the Garden |
Jazz performances by schools from around islands |
National Stadium
4PM |
All Schools/ General Public |
| YOUTH WEEK 2016 – SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES – GRAND TURK
|
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Venue & Time |
Participants
|
| Sunday
September 25th |
National Youth Day Service Church Service |
Church Service to commemorate Youth Day |
HJ Robinson Parade Ground
|
All Schools/ General Public |
| Monday
September 26th |
Devotions |
|
HJ Robinson High |
HJ Robinson High |
| Tuesday
September 27th |
Speech Competition |
Speech Competition |
Ona Glinton Primary
10am
|
All Schools/ General Public |
| Wednesday
September 28th
|
Arts and Culture Day |
Display of arts and culture and games |
4:30pm
NK Francis Park
|
All Schools/ General Public |
| Thursday
September 29th |
Youth Got Talent |
Talent Show |
7 pm
Library Tennis Court
|
All Schools/ General Public |
| Friday
30th September 2016 |
Jazz In the Garden |
Jazz performances by schools from around islands |
National Stadium
4PM |
All Schools/ General Public |
| YOUTH WEEK 2016 – SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES – PROVIDENCIALES
|
| Date |
Event |
Description |
Venue & Time |
Participants
|
| Monday
September 25th |
Devotions |
Devotions to commemorate Youth Day |
Clement Howell High
8:40am |
Clement Howell High |
| Tuesday
September 27th |
A Taste of TCI |
Forum on the evolution of Art and culture in TCI with sampling of locally made dishes |
Gustavus Sports Complex
10am
|
All Schools/ General Public |
| Wednesday
September 28th
|
Arts Exhibition |
Display of arts and craft by local artist |
Provo Public Library
12 pm
|
All Schools/ General Public |
| Friday
September 30th |
Foot Steps For Good Charity Walk (Provo) |
Charity Walk
From Clement Howell High to National Stadium |
Clement Howell High to National Stadium
7 am |
All Schools/ General Public |
| Friday
30th September 2016 |
Jazz In the Garden |
Jazz performances by schools from around islands |
National Stadium
4PM |
All Schools/ General Public |
