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Creative Workshop series by the River in Seargantville

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010


By the cool of the flowing river in the Searganntville Community, OAaSIS volunteers will host a one-day workshop at the church building.
The area is ideal for a picnic and fun day by the river, painting, or a photoshoot and so for everyone there is double gain or more even.
The Seargantville Community is active and has over 1,000 residents.

ANTHEA MCGIBBON PHOTO: The winding path that separates the river and the Church building.

The date is set for March 28, the last Sunday before Easter Weekend.

Please consider the following carefully and confirm your attendance, as we need to know how many persons to cater for with refreshments, and should anyone need transport to this spot 1 hour from Kingston, please do not hesitate to ask!

TITLE: Creative Workshop Series — “The Critical Role and Impact of the Arts”
LOCATION: Seargantville Community
DATE: March 28 (last Sunday before Easter weekend)
TIME: 1″00-3:30
————————————SCHEDULE——————————————————–
For each day there will be three sections, in which your participation will be required (Motivation; Workshop; Project) in person, video, audio or work.
(1) MOTIVATOR where you can share about your career path, or anything relating and contributing to the development of children
PROPOSED LENGTH (15 minutes)
(2) WORKSHOP where you can make a presentation involving the children
PROPOSED LENGTH (30 min) or (1 hour) or 45 minute slots BUT PREARRANGED beforehand with other workshop presenter
(3) PROJECT where you can display or share your work through audio or video presentation, or as a live performance or exhibition.. or (b) through an actual hands-on-project such as assisting the children to prepare a painting or poem or skit or song etc.
PROPOSED LENGTH (45 mins)
MARCH 28:
01:00 – 02:00: Ceremony
02:00 – 02:05:
02:05 – 2:15 :MOTIVATOR (Life now, then future and you as a creative personality)
02:15 – 02:45: WORKSHOP: What is Arts | Relevance of Arts & Creativity |
02:45 – 03:00: PROJECT: Reading is Fun
03:00 – 03:25: PROJECT: Paint Me a mural on creation
03:25 – 03:30: Ceremony
REFRESHMENTs for presenters/crew!
————————————————RSVP——————————————————
Please confirm your hour of participation and your method and section as soon as possible. We would love to have an idea as to how many persons, and the format. Especially in preparing the certificates.
PLEASE CONFIRM BY Monday, MARCH 12.
OTHER CREATIVE WORKSHOP SERIES are being scheduled for communities, and schools including:
St Theresa’s Preparatory, St Thomas, Port Royal (1-3 days only)
NB: DONATIONS
Where you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation, however small. You will receive advertising space on the website, the event or a small token expressing and confirming the appreciation of those who benefit. Plus proper accounting of the same.
Bless You all!

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OAaSIS TV on YouTube.com

Monday, March 1st, 2010


The OAaSIS Family can have updates through tevelised broadcast, courtesy of the increasingly popular YouTube.com services.
Currently, OAaSIS International Foundation networks members of the creative industry and relating fields in empowering the creative mind of youth; advancing their development in all areas.
Official videographer is Robin Chin, owner of Enhanced Realism Films, who produces and edits films, and official photographer is Simon Thompson also from Enhanced Realism Films.

On YouTube.com, the foundation’s televised productions are shown under the name OAaSISintTV, abbreviated from OAaSIS International TV.

Here’s the first recording done. The occasion was at the Allman Town Primary, where the Foundation hosted its first in the Creative Workshop Series.

Those featured on the 9:23 clip are:
Kamal Hinds who gave a workshop on his GSAT Games, which enables children to prepare for GSAT examinations while having ‘fun’
Cordel Green (Attorney-at-Law, also executive director of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica) who endorsed the event
Patrick James who is a graphic designer
Farenheit (singer, actor, graphic designer, musician, dancer, motivator) who is a patron of the Foundation. He along with OAaSIS founder Anthea McGibbon attended the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts

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Creative Workshop Series at Allman Town Primary in brief

Sunday, February 28th, 2010


DAY ONE: Thanks to Farenheit, Patrick James , Winston “Bello” Bell, Cordel Green, Barrington Watson, Kamal Hinds, Wizad the Magician, The Allman Town Drummers, Principal Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith, Students, Teachers for a successful DAY ONE, January 13, 2010

DAY TWO: Thanks to Donald Oliver, Malesia Fraser,

SPONSORS (Workshop at Allman Town):

(Whistling Frog (Sebastian Odgen)), P Gavin James graphics, Howard Moo Young (master at graphic design and photography, Print Xpress, Hot off the Press, Berger Paint, Burger King, Videographer Robin Chin, owner of Enhanced Realizm Studios and his team, Xclusiv Entertainment, Paralegal Dwane Forbes)

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Jamaica’s OAaSIS International Foundation launches creative workshop series
DAY 1: Jamaican artistes, artists ignite young minds
DAY 2: New creative depth for students through creative series
DAY 3: Colonel Derby, Peter Lloyd, artists time out for children
DAY 4: Creative connections at Allman Town Primary
DAY 5: Workshop stirs creative power at Allman Town Primary
DAY SIX(6): Creative workshop series end with Solid performances
DAY 6: Starry end to inaugural OAaSIS Fdn’s creative workshop series
DAY 6: Allman Town Primary thanks over 30 artists, artistes for creative workshop series
Allman Town teacher reports on OAaSIS creative series

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SEE ALSO The Gleaner’s Children’s Own issue of January 31 – February 5
Allman Town paints for the Bank of Jamaica
Creative workshop series end with Solid performances

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Jamaican photographers support online Art Careers library

Friday, February 26th, 2010


Two more photographers have come aboard to provide information for the OAaSIS online art careers library.
Audrey Headley less known than expert photographer Brian Rosen, known for mostly his efforts in the fashion and advertising industry are now onboard to ensure the library happens in a snap.
They join the list which includes:
Master photographer Howard Moo Young
Videographer Robin Chin

Founder of OAaSIS, Anthea McGibbon, is herself a trained and expert photographer and is a member of the Professional Photographers of America for the past 15 years. She therefore is skilled in ensuring all articles create the right frame for those who read.
Aside from that she has over 10 years in photojournalism, journalism and is arts and communications consultant.

So far, the appeal for sponsorship of this project has been soft.

The Art careers library is being built to

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OAaSIS Project 2: Art Careers Library

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OAaSIS creative series for St Theresa’s Preparatory

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010


Plans have now been finalised for the Creative Workshop Series (CWS) at St Theresa’s Preparatory. This was done in a meeting on Monday, February 22 between principal Mrs Diane Taylor, art teacher Mr Earl Fyffe and OAaSIS Founder, Anthea McGibbon.
Assistant Project Director Melhanie Spence had been present at the introductory meeting with both Mr Fyffe and Ms McGibbon.

SIMON THOMSON PHOTO: Founder Anthea McGibbon(left), Assistant Projects Director Melhanie Spence(right) with art teacher Earl Fyffe who taught them both, while they were at St Theresa's, and where he still teaches. It was the first meeting to introduce the Creative Workshop Series to Saint Theresa's Preparatory.

Although it is not a public school, and possesses teachers of dance, music and art, rest assured the series is very needed. Particularly as just the basics of the basics of basics is being shown to the students. So in the ’sensitising phase of OAaSIS, we will bring the CWS to that school. After all, through OAaSIS we team together to empower the creative mind of today’s youth. Please see schedule below and sign your participation by March 29.

TITLE: Creative Workshop Series — “The Critical Role and Impact of the Arts”
LOCATION: Saint Theresa’s Preparatory, 61 1/2 Deanery Road, Kingston
DATE: May 4,6,7 (During Education Week of Child’s month)
TIME May 4(8-11); May 6(12-2); May 7(12-3). NB: May 5 is Teacher’s Day

————————————SCHEDULE——————————————————–
For each day there will be three sections, in which your participation will be required (Motivation; Workshop; Project) in person, video, audio or work.
(1) MOTIVATOR where you can share about your career path, or anything relating and contributing to the development of children
PROPOSED LENGTH 12:00-12:15 (15 minutes)
(2) WORKSHOP where you can make a presentation involving the children
PROPOSED LENGTH 12:15-12:45 (30 min) or 12:45-1:45 (1 hour) or 45 minute slots BUT PREARRANGED beforehand with other workshop presenter
(3) PROJECT where you can display or share your work through audio or video presentation, or as a live performance or exhibition.. or (b) through an actual hands-on-project such as assisting the children to prepare a painting or poem or skit or song etc.
PROPOSED LENGTH 1:45-2:00
MAY 4:
8:00-9:15: Opening Ceremony
REFRESHMENTS
MAY 6:
12:00-12:15: MOTIVATOR: Expressions|Personalities as strokes, shapes, lines
12:15-12:45: WORKSHOP: Arts in your community|Careers in Arts
12:45-01:45: WORKSHOP: Storyboard started
01:45 – 02:00: PROJECT(The Critical Role of the Arts in the Development of the child)
REFRESHMENTS
MAY 7:
12:00-12:15: MOTIVATOR: Linking Arts to Hearts and other areas
12:15-12:45: WORKSHOP: Production|Art Tools, Trades, Tricks of the Trade
12:45-01:45: WORKSHOP: Storyboard ended
01:45-02:00: PrOJECT: (The Critical Role of the Arts and Impact of the Arts)
02:00 -03:00: Closing ceremony
REFRESHMENTS

————————————————RSVP——————————————————
Please confirm your day of participation and your method and section as soon as possible. We would love to have an idea as to how many persons, and the format. Especially in preparing the certificates.
PLEASE CONFIRM BY Monday, MARCH 29, 2009.
OTHER CREATIVE WORKSHOP SERIES are being scheduled for communities, and schools including:
Seargantville, St Thomas, Port Royal (1-3 days only)

NB: DONATIONS
Where you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation, however small. You will receive advertising space on the website, the event or a small token expressing and confirming the appreciation of those who benefit. Plus proper accounting of the same.
Bless You all!

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OAaSIS on local tv Smile Jamaica It’s Morning time

Friday, February 12th, 2010


Come Tuesday, February 16th, from 7:00a.m OAaSIS International representatives will be guests on Jamaica’s televison prograsmme “Smile Jamaica, It’s morning time!”
The arrangement was confirmed on Thursday, February 12.

The opportunity is being provided to expose the Foundation’s objectives, missions and projects and those already accomplished.
Principal of Allman Town Primary Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith, whose school was the first to be visited in the creative workshop series for schools, communities and churches will also be present. She will speak on the impact the series has left on the school, the next stage that the school will take, and her involvement with the Foundation.

The series came in direct response to an appeal she made for assistance with the Arts, reiterating that at one time classes had to be held under a tree.
It is hoped that along with the growing number of volunteers, sponsors will be secured as a result of the interview.

SPONSORS AT ALLMAN TOWN PRIMARY SERIES 1:

(Whistling Frog (Sebastian Odgen)), P Gavin James graphics, Howard Moo Young (master at graphic design and photography, Print Xpress, Hot off the Press, Berger Paint, Burger King, Videographer Robin Chin, owner of Enhanced Realizm Studios and his team, Xclusiv Entertainment, Paralegal Dwane Forbes)

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Jamaica’s OAaSIS International Foundation launches creative workshop series
DAY 1: Jamaican artistes, artists ignite young minds
DAY 2: New creative depth for students through creative series
DAY 3: Colonel Derby, Peter Lloyd, artists time out for children
DAY 4: Creative connections at Allman Town Primary
DAY 5: Workshop stirs creative power at Allman Town Primary
DAY SIX(6): Creative workshop series end with Solid performances
DAY 6: Starry end to inaugural OAaSIS Fdn’s creative workshop series
DAY 6: Allman Town Primary thanks over 30 artists, artistes for creative workshop series

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Farenheit agrees to being OAaSIS patron number 2

Saturday, February 6th, 2010


Farenheit, right, a passionate about music and the arts, compliments Sean Paul on stage. WEBSITE PHOTO

You see him often enough with Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques, and as a spokesperson he does very well in underlining the tunes and messages of “Sean Paul.” He is, however so much more than a back up singer.

Terrence “Farenheit” Harold has agreed to fill the role of second patron, and OAaSIS is thankful. As a singer, musician, actor, dancer, graphic artist, writer, he understands well about the Arts and the need for children to be exposed. As one who travels immensely, he is also passionate that music classes should be properly returned and maintained in the classroom.
At the first project held, he was one who made a remarkable impact and his indellible marks are still being spoken of. The first project, a creative workshop series titled “The critical role and impact of the Arts” was held at the Allman Town Primary School, and five other areas are slated for similar visits.

Through BRAND NEW MACHINE at Fiction, he also exposes new artists and artistes weekly. Events such as fashion shows, exhibitions are facilitated.

Farenheit. WEBSITE PHOTO


The multiskilled artist attended the Edna Manley College of the Visual asnd Performing Arts (EMSCVPA), at the same time as OAaSIS founder, and two have remained friends since. Formerly the Jamaica School of Art, past students of the EMSCVPA students are usually bonded in one way or another, most times by the similarities of challenges in the quest to become artists(es).
In the OAaSIS Farenheit will share his expertise on varied expressions, and relating, especially when events are being planned. All his skills are expressed with equal passion as those who know him and watch his career can testifiy.

So thank you Farenheit.. more creative power from another generation!

 Barrington Watson, Jamaica’s master painter, who has produced 1st and 2nd generations of visual artist is the first patron.

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Click to read “Terrence Farenheit Harold holds at the right degree”

Jamaica’s OAaSIS International Foundation launches creative workshop series
DAY 1: Jamaican artistes, artists ignite young minds
DAY 2: New creative depth for students through creative series
DAY 3: Colonel Derby, Peter Lloyd, artists time out for children
DAY SIX(6): Creative workshop series end with Solid performances
DAY 6: Starry end to inaugural OAaSIS Fdn’s creative workshop series
DAY 6: Allman Town Primary thanks over 30 artists, artistes for creative workshop series

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Feature on Terrence Farenheit Harold

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Allman Town paints for the Bank of Jamaica
Creative workshop series end with Solid performances
Terrence Harold is OAaSIS patron 2
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Allman Town teacher reports on OAaSIS creative series

Monday, February 1st, 2010


CREATIVE WORKSHOP SERIES AT ALLMAN TOWN PRIMARY

On behalf of the staff

By Cadena Lumsden-Walcott, Teacher
The OaASIS International Foundation Creative Workshop Series began on Wednesday, January13, 2010 with an opening ceremony hosed by our Principal Mrs. Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith. The day was well executed and supported by the students and parents alike. As teachers, we enjoyed the encouraging speeches and performances of the varied local celebrities. The first workshop was extremely beneficial to the older students, as Kamal Hines introduced the GSAT Games to the students. A number of teachers have since expressed an interest in securing these cds to be used in lesson delivery. One lucky student was ecstatic to receive a copy of the games for herself.

OMARO MAZLYN: For the school's library teacher Cadena Lumsden-Walcott (left), collects books (Colour My Thoughts and Shaggy Parrot and the Reggae Band) by presenters from founder Anthea McGibbon.

On the following day, the students were enthused. They were motivated by the likes of Donald Oliver, Malesia Frazer and Emma Lewis. Ms. Lewis encouraged the students to write, something that we the teachers have been encouraging in our classrooms. When she encouraged the students to write about interesting things they see, and places they visit, she touched our heart. She was ‘right on our page!’
On the day the students were privy to listening to the Shaggy Parrot Story, they were taken to a whole new world where reading is concerned. They found the story extremely exciting. Simply put, they loved it! Their eyes lit up as they sang throughout the story. Already the Grade four teachers have found a way to incorporate the story into their Science lessons. Both teachers and students were herd humming and singing excerpts from the story. I still hear “Do you wanna be in my Reggae Band” in my head. It is so contagious!
On Friday, we were privileged to have Mr. Oscar Derby with us. He did a fantastic job of motivating and encouraging the students. His mantra: hard work and determination and propel them towards being successful, was exactly what many of the students needed to hear. He spent the time to find out the various careers the students were interested in, reminding the students that they can be anything they want to be, they just had to work hard at it. From this, we discovered that Cleshede Williams, a Grade 5 student was a gifted singer. She bravely got up and did a rendition of the song ”Gotta believe in me I, if I have self esteem, I can be anything I wanna be, respect me…” She awed those present, particularly Mr. Peter Lloyd.
Mr. Lloyds presentation was exceptional. He encouraged the students by outlining their worth as kings and queens, being strong and mighty. As teachers, we are grateful for this, as a large number of our students battle with a low self esteem.
The magician has a special place not only in the hearts of our students, but also our parents. The students absolutely adore him. He always pointed out that what he was doing is an illusion, and always emphasized that he does not practice witch craft. What he was doing were tricks he had practiced over the years. My personal favorite was how he had the drinking glasses standing in mid air He forced the students to pay attention to what he was doing. This was an interesting way to hold the students attention, even those with a short attention span. Amazing! He always used the opportunity to encourage the students by telling them that whatsoever the mind can conceive, they can achieve.
The following week found the students equally excited. The first motivational speaker was well received by the students. Mr. Leighton Levy was genuinely excited to be a part of the programme, and he took the time to speak with various staff members about the changes in the school system, making a comparison to when he attended school and now.
Mr. Jerico Hanson, being totally inspired by the responses the students gave when he questioned them, made a contribution to begin a project in our school we are already in discussion as to the project we will d, and have the seed he planted to make our school’s dream a reality flourish.
Mr. Jermaine Gordon presented with all his heart. His catchy phrase of “yes I can do it” made immediate believers of our students. The Bookophilia Team spoke to the students about the career options in the area of books. She reiterated the mission of all teachers in the school-to have students reading for enjoyment. This will broaden their horizons and vocabulary.
Ms. Melhani Spence was extra special to us. She assisted the students to leave a memorable impression not only on the lives of those in the project, but on the Central Bank of Jamaica. The painting done by the students was presented to the Bank of Jamaica. What an accomplishment! We are encouraged as a staff, and many teachers have been overheard talking about going to ‘art school’ and ‘trying their hand at painting’ Of a truth, I can say that the OaASIS International Foundations Arts Intervention Project was meaningful not only o the students , but to us as teachers- and I have a certificate to prove it!
Thank you Ms. McGibbon.

Principal’s Report

By Mrs Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith, Principal
My heart is full.. and running over with gratitude to the OaASIS International Foundation. When I made the appeal for more arts in our school, I did not expect anything of this magnitude. The outpouring of time, energy and support was encouraging. Interestingly, the Creative Arts Intervention Series began a day after the major earthquake hit Haiti. The response to assist the Haitians from our Jamaican brothers and sisters was overwhelming; likewise the response to share in our programme. Various motivators and entertainers, our own Jamaican kinsmen and women came out in full support. I am honoured to have Mr. Barrington Watson-live and in living colour attending the function in the capacity of patron. To have Mr. Cordel Green present to endorse the event is a great start to the programme.
The fact that the Founadtion found it apt to honour individuals from the very community in which th school is locted is definitely an encouraging step in the right direction. It brought home the fact that it does not matter the genesis of persons, but rather their vision for movement and nation building that really counted.

The variety of expressions and the exposure for the one hundred and one students who participated are priceless. I cannot thank Ms. Anthea McGibbon and her team enough for the six amazing days we had. My students are more aware of the varied career options available to them in the arts field. My teachers are so inspired to manifest the latent talent, also known as potential that lay within them for so long. The culinary arts displayed by our own Guidance Counsellor and her team was of the highest standard. Teachers are ready to paint, draw, sing, write, and play an instrument….and the list goes on. My students now realize that you do not choose to become and artist because there is nothing else you can do, but rather because it is one of the many things you want to do! It goes to show how far reaching the project was, and by all means the objective of was achieved. So, let me officially announce that all participants in the intervention are now a part of the Allman Town Primary School family…by default. Their citizenship is not optional, it is mandatory! Thanks to all participants for the seed you have planted, the investment you have made in the development of the Allman Town Primary School. May God continue to guide and bless the OaASIS International Foundation, as you move on to your other projects.

SPONSORS:

(Whistling Frog (Sebastian Odgen)), P Gavin James graphics, Howard Moo Young (master at graphic design and photography, Print Xpress, Hot off the Press, Berger Paint, Burger King, Videographer Robin Chin, owner of Enhanced Realizm Studios and his team, Xclusiv Entertainment, Paralegal Dwane Forbes)

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Jamaica’s OAaSIS International Foundation launches creative workshop series
DAY 1: Jamaican artistes, artists ignite young minds
DAY 2: New creative depth for students through creative series
DAY 3: Colonel Derby, Peter Lloyd, artists time out for children
DAY 4: Creative connections at Allman Town Primary
DAY 5: Workshop stirs creative power at Allman Town Primary
DAY SIX(6): Creative workshop series end with Solid performances
DAY 6: Starry end to inaugural OAaSIS Fdn’s creative workshop series
DAY 6: Allman Town Primary thanks over 30 artists, artistes for creative workshop series
Allman Town teacher reports on OAaSIS creative series

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JAMAICA STAR: Sophia Brown heads to Allman Town Primary
SEE ALSO The Gleaner’s Children’s Own issue of January 31 – February 5
Allman Town paints for the Bank of Jamaica
Creative workshop series end with Solid performances

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DAY 6: Allman Town thanks over 30 artists and artistes for creative series

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010



DAY 6: Creative workshop series at Allman Town Primary concludes

On Friday, January 22 over 30 artists, artistes were thanked for the time they gave to Allman Town Primary. The artists and artistes and others in relating fields were helping the OAaSIS International foundation, in presenting a creative workshop series from January 13 -22 at the school. Each day there was a motivator, a workshop and a project to help the children better understand and use their creative power in life. The overall title of the series was “the Critical Role and Impact of the Arts’.
The six main subtopics were “What is Art?; “Expressions?; “Careers in Arts”; “Linking Arts to Hearts and other fields”; “Productions and Being creative in life.” The students were very enthusiastic and did everything they could not to be sent out of the sessions.
Although they were all impacting, the popular sessions included those by Farenheit, Jermaine Gordon, Peter Lloyd, Melhanie Spence and the mural, Reiko Nagase, Colonel Derby and of course the Kemarch “Wizad the Magician” Dodd.
Four volunteer student reporters from grade 4, spoke on behalf of all the young participants.

Student drummers from the school. OMARO MAZLYN PHOTO

 

1. Samantha Vassell said her favourites were Peter Lloyd and Jermaine Gordon. Peter Lloyd told the children, that “they were important as kings and queens, … and that they were get a good education, and focus regardless, as there is nothing, nothing that they can’t do.” Kingston Container accountant Jermaine Gordon taught the children songs, how to make up songs, and played keyboards.
2. Deborah Campbell loved the Shaggy Parrot and Reggae band session. “All the children were glad to be able to sing along from beginning to end” she said. “We enjoyed the musical part, while learning about water polution, and musical instruments.”
3. Kymani Thompson spoke about Careers in the Creative Industry, from the list of careers given to the students. He was happy that he “now knows choices in the creative industry, and in other fields that were not art but art was used like being a pilot, and an architect. When he spoke, the principal’s eyes went wide open, and some of the teachers were surprised.
Kymani also loved Farenheit who came as a writer, actor, singer, musician. He and Jermaine had many artistic skills, and, Jermaine Gordon who taught them to sing “You can’t get a job, without education to the tune of “You cant get to heaven without salvation’” and Oscar Derby.
4. Geovanni Bonito – Grade 4 wants to be a magician after watching Kemarch “Wizad the Magician”, and said his favourite trick was when Wizad turned the paper into money. Farenheit, ‘Sean Paul’s friend’ who taught them to work at all their creative skills and education like he did and the song he sang on the first day was nice, he reported. Before the ceremony began Bonito also spoke of Lieutenant Colonel Oscar Derby, head of Civil Aviation authority, who was investigating the plane crash, and taught them about art, on the airplanes, being a pilot and an architect.

The parents also constantly said thanks all week long, and offered to help in any way they could.
At the closing on Friday, January 22, the principal Kandi-lee Crooks-Smith who thanked everybody said her heart was full as OAaSIS founder Anthea McGibbon was the only person who physically responded to her many requests. In the past two years she appealed for help with the arts for the school, and was also glad because Anthea rallied up additional persons to assist.
The children’s portable mural “Colour Harmony” was given to the Bank of Jamaica’s Sandra Moodie and Ellan Neil. The magician made a dove fly away from a painting. to close the series, artistes Sophia Brown, Cecile, Chris Martin and Iyah Shine spoke of their art, the importance of getting an education and also understanding their skills, and performed songs.
Donald Oliver who won the PM award for excellence was among those, to get a certificate of recognition for achieving with his creative expressions. The certificates were given to recognised persons who were either a former resident of the area or former student of the school. all who helped and participated got certificates of appreciation and participation.

SPONSORS:

(Whistling Frog (Sebastian Odgen)), P Gavin James graphics, Howard Moo Young (master at graphic design and photography, Print Xpress, Hot off the Press, Berger Paint, Burger King, Videographer Robin Chin, owner of Enhanced Realizm Studios and his team, Xclusiv Entertainment, Paralegal Dwane Forbes)

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Jamaica’s OAaSIS International Foundation launches creative workshop series
DAY 1: Jamaican artistes, artists ignite young minds
DAY 2: New creative depth for students through creative series
DAY 3: Colonel Derby, Peter Lloyd, artists time out for children
DAY 4: Creative connections at Allman Town Primary
DAY 5: Workshop stirs creative power at Allman Town Primary
DAY SIX(6): Creative workshop series end with Solid performances
DAY 6: Starry end to inaugural OAaSIS Fdn’s creative workshop series
DAY 6: Allman Town Primary thanks over 30 artists, artistes for creative workshop series
Allman Town teacher reports on OAaSIS creative series

MORE IN PRINTED MEDIA
JAMAICA STAR: Sophia Brown heads to Allman Town Primary
SEE ALSO The Gleaner’s Children’s Own issue of January 31 – February 5
Allman Town paints for the Bank of Jamaica
Creative workshop series end with Solid performances

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DAY 4: Creative connections at Allman Town Primary

Thursday, January 21st, 2010


Day 4: Creative workshop series at Allman Town Primary, January 13-22, 2010

The first workshop of the second week, Wednesday, January 20, was filled with anticipation and palettes were satisfied. Media personality Leighton Levy started the day promptly. Of course he was taken by surprise to learn just how many children knew him and knew the channel he appeared and the subject of his programme. This made his role as a motivator easier. The idea of having someone from the little black box, the tv, come alive in the classroom and as bubbly as ever, was all too welcomed by the children.
They clinged to his every word, filled with inspiration to learn what creativity meant, what the relationship between writing and broadcasting in journalism, had to do with the creative industry, and relating art to ‘natural living’.
After Levy, retired educator, Jerico Hanson speaking in still small voice, was boldly all about business. His session was on saving and entrepenuership. Aiding the children in identifying items that they would love to acquire in life, he explained the need to be focused, creative, and disciplined. On discipline he also spoke on “Having manners carries you a long way,” as he encouraged the teachers to begin actual financial earning projects with the students.
Then hecpromised to return in September for a report, as he donated the first mite to the ‘upcoming business’.

The day ended on a high note with Jermaine Gordon, a motivator himself heightening the spirits and energies of more than the children. Departing totally from what was expected of a blue collar accountant at the wharf, he knelt to talk with the children and rose b y his keyboard to teach them new songs of new visions. Of course, not before he gave them sound advice on the iportance of discovering theor skills early, and securing a good education regardless.
Although he didnt use the opprtunity to speak about salvation and church as a christian he motivated them on aspiring for God’s direction in their lives.
Then he encouraged the new talent discoverd on day 3, by Colonel Oscar Derby. This was followed by the newly-created song he taught “You cant get a job without education” to the tune You ca’nt get to heaven without salvation. Teachers and students loved this, and wasted no time singing along as they already knew and the melodious gospel message “You can’t get to heaven without salvation.”

SPONSORS:

(Whistling Frog (Sebastian Odgen)), P Gavin James graphics, Howard Moo Young (master at graphic design and photography, Print Xpress, Hot off the Press, Berger Paint, Burger King, Videographer Robin Chin, owner of Enhanced Realizm Studios and his team, Xclusiv Entertainment, Paralegal Dwane Forbes)

READ MORE:

Jamaica’s OAaSIS International Foundation launches creative workshop series
DAY 1: Jamaican artistes, artists ignite young minds
DAY 2: New creative depth for students through creative series
DAY 3: Colonel Derby, Peter Lloyd, artists time out for children
DAY 4: Creative connections at Allman Town Primary
DAY 5: Workshop stirs creative power at Allman Town Primary
DAY SIX(6): Creative workshop series end with Solid performances
DAY 6: Starry end to inaugural OAaSIS Fdn’s creative workshop series
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