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Precious Treasures International Students impressive for TCI in CPEA Writing Competition
Jadon, Kavya & Malik of PTIS are now published authors
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
#TurksandCaicos, February 16, 2022 – As the ‘orange economy’ or the economy of creatives which includes all the sectors whose goods and services are based on intellectual property becomes more and more viable, countries are beginning to explore ways to foster young minds and interest them in the arts. The Turks and Caicos is brimming with natural talent as the country nabbed not one, not two, but three spots in the top 20 placements of the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) story writing competition.
The CPEA Short Story Competition was created by the Caribbean Examinations council and is only open to students partaking in the CPEA and calls for a 1000 word original story. The competition was created to provide students across the Caribbean an opportunity to write stories that would be read by a regional audience.
Three students in the Turks and Caicos school system placed in the top 20, getting their stories published and illustrated by the Caribbean Examinations Council.
Jadon Harvey with his story titled: ‘The Harvey’s Survival Against Hurricane Irma’; a robust portrayal penned about his experience in: “hurricane filled with thunderous skies, escaped chickens and flying barn doors…”; it claimed the No. 18 spot. (click the image to read the story)
On the other hand Kavya Mirwani penned ‘Hannahs Adventurous Christmas Holiday’. (click the image to read the story)
The charming tale of a family overcoming Covid-19 to break out enjoy a fabulous holiday in the Turks and Caicos
Malik Forsythe was the TCI’s biggest winner with ‘Chronicles of a Grenadian American Boy in Turks and Caicos Islands’. (click the image to read the story)
His culture rich story about his blended background as a Grenadian-American living and experiencing life in the Turks and Caicos, journeying to the islands of his heritage and being immersed in the variety of cultures painted a vibrant picture of life and lifestyles in the islands. The thrilling account thrust him to the No. 5 spot in the regional story-writing competition.
The top twenty stories were selected by a panel of judges from across the region. The judges made their selections with these criteria in mind. Did the story capture the imagination of the readers and did the original entry contain the rich and diverse cultures and lifestyles of the Caribbean?
All three students who attend Precious Treasures International School in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands demonstrated tremendous talent and an uncommon astuteness about the world in which they live, reflected in the
The stories could easily be used by any teacher to segue into topics including climate change, tourism, world health, migration or culture. This is especially relevant as the project is aimed at identifying short stories written by students that could be used as reading materials by other students
Through the competition the Caribbean Examinations council says they hope to inspire children to write; this creative outlet can open intriguing doors including providing them with an authentic audience far beyond their shores; provide a lucrative career; expands the understanding and appreciation of life within the region and the most obvious being it can unearth writing potentials in students.
Many of the goals are already accomplished in the CPEA Story Writing Competition.
Hearty congratulations to Jadon, Kavya and Malik; all 11-year-olds, in sixth grade at PTIS.