WHAT I LEARNT AT THE OAASIS INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP
At the OAaSIS International workshop we met a person named Uncle Sydney Jumpp, He is employed to Berger Paints. He has been working there for 27 years now. He is also the supervisor for the Tech area, He also said red stimulates the habitat, it makes you want to pee. We learnt about gold sun, green leaves, black for hardship.
We met a lady named Aunty Stacey, she talked to us about the different types of arts which are: performing, culinary, visual and literary.
After that we met a lady named Aunt JoAnn. She sang a song about respect and introduced us to the other people.
We also met a magician named Kemarch. He introduced himself to us and then he started doing his magic tricks, it was so amazing and exciting. I think the best trick was when he took the painting of a bird and did something and a real bird came out. Then we met someone called Uncle Jermaine, he told us to shut out the negative voices and then he told us that we can be anything that we want to be, then he played the piano and we sang.
Next up was Mr Babatunde. He said that when he was young and used to go to school he had an accident. He said that he was riding on the back of a bike up a hill an someone was coming down in the wrong lane and hit him off the bike 6 feet in the air and landed on the ground and he was rushed to a hospital. He said that when he got home he could not remember anything, he did not know trees or his named. He said that he had a concussion and did not know anything. Then we arrived to the end, I had a great time.
YAGYN SCOTT
MAY 11,2010
Oaasis Report
My name is Yagyn Scott of 6b and I attend the St. Theresa Preparatory. The OAaSIS international come to St. Theresa on the 4th, 6th and 7th. Uncle Jermaine came and entertained us. He sang “everybody, praise the Lord.” D J Devonish came and told us things about his self and he played some Bob Marley songs.
Mr. Babatunde told us long story about when he crashed of a bike. There was a magician who came and did some fun magic tricks. It was very fun. We all were entertained by the guests.
The official videographer was not on location to capture the second day of the creative workshop series by the OAaSIS International foundation at St Theresa’s, May 6. Nonetheless there were enough digital cameras and one upcoming videoman present to record the day’s events which according to a number of teachers “Refreshing”.
When the day ended, thanks were the common language and offered sounds from a percentage of the 354 students and teachers who had more than anticipated. There were even some students who seized the opportunity to make cards for the founder of OAaSIS out of gratitude.
For the day there were five presenters, beginning with a motivation session founder Anthea McGibbon, an artist herself. From the first word the students enjoyed the interaction of all presenters as they were even more anxious than the day before to answer questions and boast on what they learnt the day before.
With reference to Genesis 1 verse 1 she explained how God the original creator is also the orginal artist having done performing arts – spoken word which was recorded as literary work and which brought the entire creation as visual art into being. She also explained the similarities between the Creator and the human artists who reflect the nature of God, when they also ‘create’ artworks including literary.
Her session was followed by motivator Jermaine Gordon, an accountant at Kingston Wharve, although not appearing in that capacity. Deviating from his usual presentations he explained all the expressions he did which made him a “multiskilled artist. After a few songs which were very entertaining and educational and got the children highly energized, he settled them with lessons on perseverance and being able to grasp at opportunities.
ANTHEA McGIBBON PHOTO: Past student Melhanie Spence teaches on the primary colours and patterns. She is assisted by her first art teacher at the school, Mr Earl Fyffe and master photographer and artist Howard Moo Young who like her is a member of the Jamaica guild of Artists.
Howard Moo Young and Melhanie Spence were next in shared session. Moo Young first spoke on the art of photography and it being applied to every aspect of life. The master photographer, who is also skilled in many other areas of visual arts, then showed his artworks, photographs, then illustrations he had done from a few of them rendered in pencil, pen, paint media.
Melhanie Spence had a different angle on her lessons on primary and secondary colours. Using picked leaves the former student of St Theresa made different patterns while she taught on how to combine colours for secondary colours.
While she took 20 students inside for more detailed work, Christine Whitely a social worker from Trench Town quizzed the students aged from 3-13 on instruments, art after she exposed them to the Shaggy Parrot and the Reggae Band Book. That book the children could not tire of and welcomed every opportunity to hear and learn on Shaggy, great Jamaican artistes and instruments as much as the visual arts and artists.
She also with her very strong voice led Bob Marley’s “One love” as requested by the student band and everyone had lots to talk about on what they learnt for the day.
The day ended with an indelible impression of culinary skills left by the school’s canteen staff, the minor feast shared by presenters, teachers and ancillary workers.
Although there are no sponsors, those pulling together to make the St Theresa series happen include Print Xpress, TheaAdams designs, P Gavin James Designs, Berger Paints, School staffers, Dwane Forbes, Stone Man, Child Fun International, Enhanced Realism Studio, Solid Agency, Shaggy Parrot, GSAT, Outameni Experience, and those mentioned above.
PRESENTERS:
TUESDAY: Winston Babatunde Witter, Craig Phang Sang, Nelson Allen, Cordel Green, staffers, Mark Foga, DJ Davonish, Patrick James, Wizad the Magician
WEDNESDAY: Teachers Day and Parents’ Workshop
THURSDAY: Jermaine Gordon, staffers, Stone Man, Christine Whitely, Melhanie Spence, Howard Moo Young, caterers
On Friday April 23, 2010, the OAaSIS International Foundation visited the Port Royal Primary and Infant School. There were persons from different professional areas that came to impart knowledge to the students that anxiously awaited. Among them were authors, song writers, artists, upcoming singjays and dancehall artistes. It was an interesting line up, that Port Royal family loved and appreciated.
Sara Taylor
The presentation began at twelve thirty, and ended around four o’clock pm. The presenters were informative, and had enough information to impart to the students. Jermaine Gordon, songwriter and author, had an interesting presentation that the students enjoyed. They were involved in writing a song called, “We can be,” where students were fully engaged. A representative from the Bank of Nova Scotia, Auntie Michelle Maitland, involved the students into the listening and read of the story entitled, “Shaggy Parrot and the Reggae Band.” Students loved the songs that were used at different intervals during the story.
Mr. Craig Phang Sang told the students about his job as a filmmaker, and his journey to becoming such an accomplished professional. The photographer, Howard Moo Young and painter Auntie Melhane, allowed the students to do creative drawings, and painting with their hands. Students enjoyed this activity as Art and Craft is a subject loved by all age groups represented. The highlightof the day were the upcoming reggae and dancehall artistes, Rollie Fresh, Boom Steppa, Kimberly Nain and Mackeida also known as “Keida.” Students had a grand time singing and dancing to their songs.
The visit from the OAaSIS International Foundation was informative and interesting. Students were involved, and enjoyed being entertained by the professionals.
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At 8:12a.m. when the OAaSIS International Foundation group arrived at St Theresa Prep on May 4, parents were already gone off to work as they wondered whether or not the day was going to happen. While at other schools around Jamaica, teachers went on strike, a love for St Theresa students and commitment to their growth had its staffers in full numbers for school. Within three minutes, staffers such as Earl Fyffe, art, Hazel Gray and Patricia Brammer assisted the initial group to set up.
Then the day began with the national anthem and prayer led by Dianne Taylor, principal, and enthusiasm soon was contagious to silence the children, aged 0-13, for most of the day.
Cordel Green, in his capacity of attorney-at-law endorsed the proceedings, while Winston ‘Babatunde’ Witter, a presenter enjoyed the introductory presentations until his session which was second to last.
PATRICK JAMES PHOTO: Founder Anthea McGibbon preps the students with group songs.
Patrick James, graphic designer, writer and photographer offered an outline on the foundation, after teacher Nadine Isaacs spoke on the background of the school and listed a few of the accomplishments including past students successful in the arts. Grade 1 students performed their gold medal winning folk dance piece, followed by a poem which also copped gold by both the patois and English performer.
Grade 6 students were next and presented a medley of Jamaican folk songs.
DJ Davonish, met by much excitement then took students into a virtual sound room, and gave them both practical and theoretical lessons in mixing music, especially the day’s shared favourite – Bob Marley selections.
He set pace for past student, Mark Foga, who arrived just in time to add challenge of being spiritually responsible through his songs as a minister of music, and founder of Apostolic Worship Music School.
Craig Phang was next and had a very interactive motivational session, where most of the students held their hands up, anxious to participate. He spoke on elements such as discipline necessary for success and achieving much. After Sang, Winston Babatunde Witter, former radio talk show host and lecturer at the University of the West Indies was also on all levels when he in storytelling style spoke of his accident that caused him to cease his radio show. Although at times he spoke of going to the other place, his points were just as succinct as Craig Phang Sang’s.
The day ended with what could be considered cherry on the top of favourite ice cream to cool down a hot day, when Wizad the Magician was up to at least 7 tricks. At first, he released a dove from its canvas where it was supposedly painted, then he played with ribbons, before manufacturing balls from illusionary art. For at least 5 minutes, the children constantly oohed, ahhed and shouted wow as he and the student volunteer extended ribbons, changed colours of ribbons and so much more. Of course, much to the delight of the young assistant Wizad managed to literally rap her into lengthy ribbons he extended from a piece of measuring approximately 12 inches initially. Among the favourite tricks was when he put a sharp instrument straight through the balloon and only after removing it did he make it pop with ever so slight pressure.
The mostly motivational day was the introduction to a 3-day workshop series by the OAaSIS International Foundation. In the absence of patron Barrington Watson who ill and unable to travel for the day, founder Anthea McGibbon, explained about art, literary performing, visual and gave the children homework for the two full days of workshops and projects to come.
Although there are no sponsors, those pulling together to make the St Theresa series happen include Print Xpress, TheaAdams designs, P Gavin James Designs, Berger Paints, School staffers, Dwane Forbes, Stone Man, Child Fun International, Enhanced Realism Studio, Solid Agency, Shaggy Parrot, GSAT, Outameni Experience, and those mentioned above.
PRESENTERS:
TUESDAY: Winston Babatunde Witter, Craig Phang Sang, Nelson Allen, Cordel Green, staffers, Mark Foga, DJ Davonish, Patrick James, Wizad the Magician
THURSDAY: Jermaine Gordon, staffers, Stone Man, Christine Whitely, Melhanie Spence, Howard Moo Young, caterers
On Friday, April 23, upcoming artiste Kimberly Nain rocked the participants of the creative workshop series held at Port Royal Primary and Infant School by the OAaSIS International Foundation collaborating with the school and the community. She was one of four artistes arranged by Solid Agency’s Chris Campbell to perform, and, to give a pep talk to the participants at the series titled “The Critical Role and Impact of the Arts.”
As soon as Nain started some children opened even their mouths in awe as parents and neighbours rushed to the windows to glimpse at the source of her sensational voice, sending much melody through the airwaves.
They were not surprised to see Nain, student of UTech, who looked as beautiful and graceful as her voice sounded. She sang “Right Here [departed]” by Brandy and her orginal “Urge.”
Kimberly Nain hugs this student after she gets her certificate
In many ways, Nain along with 3 other artistes sent by Chris Campbell, complimented the day and added much motivation for the children. The artistes added by Solid Agency’s Chris Campbell were Boom Steppa, Keida, Kimberly Nain, Rollie Fresh.
Boom Steppa was as sharpe as his poise was when he stood his 6 feet, when he delivered two songs of ‘Peace’ and encouraging Port Royal with a tailored version of “Nah Stay Poor” (Port Royal wont stay poor). Rollie Fresh and Keida were next and impacting. Of course they like presenters painter Melhanie Spence and music workshop leader Jermaine Gordon, were mobbed for answers and autographs.
OAaSIS International Foundation with over 200 members on Facebook alone, and another 300 from the website subscriptions exist to network members of the creative industry and relating fields in empowering the creative minds of today’s youth. Fully endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Jamaica, it’s main objective is to enable the youth especially to understand the critical role of the arts in development and for success in all areas.
OAaSIS returns to Port Royal for a full creative workshop series on May 19,20,22.
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On Friday, April 23, OAaSIS International networking artists and businesspersons held a one-day-workshop series for Port Royal All Age students. Over 20 members of the creative industry and a few arts lovers such as Michelle Maitland representing Scotiabank volunteers came.
The Foundation worked in collaboration with Mr Renaldo Barnett and Ms Sancia Gordon representing the community and Mr Owen Speid as principal of the school, once known as Port Royal All-Age.
The day was an introduction of a 3-day workshop series slated for May, where the children will do actual projects to learn about the usefulness of the arts in society and other aspects of education and development.
At Friday’s workshop they were nothing less than eager to hear, learn, participate in all sessions, a clear indication of an appreciation for the arts.
Kimberly Nain hugs this student after she gets her certificate
The day, which was largely musical, went well for some 200 children and parents tightly packed into the hall at Port Royal Primary and Infant, as the sun scorched the original patio area planned for the series. A lot of parents came, peeped in and left as the new space could not hold everyone.
Advitek’s Craig Phang Sang was first and encouraged the students about being disciplined. After he spoke, the day began with the national anthem and prayer led by volunteering students. After that paralegal secretary Dwane Forbes taught the children on the relevance of learning about the laws of the land, and being creative to avoid abusing any.
Jermaine Gordon, musician songwriter, poet and motivational speaker was next and he did three motivational items. The most impacting thing he did was to teach them how to use the keyboard and create their own tunes and songs from their own lyrics, which he also taught them how to create.
Melhanie Spence teaches about paints, colours, patterns
Melhanie Spence and Howard Moo Young represented the Jamaica Guild of Artists and teamed in teaching the children about the primary colours as tools to make patterns with Berger Paint. They also taught about the different reactions of flat emulsion and low sheen emulsion paint.
Four entertainers, representing Solid Agency, arrived to assist with a motivation session of pep talks and performances complimenting a musical workshop given earlier by Jermaine Gordon. Jermaine Gordon took time off from his job as an accountant at Kingston Wharves to teach the children about music notes, discovering their own range, and to understand how a song is composed.
Keida, Boom Steppa who sings “Mi Nah stay poor” and Rollie Fresh, and Kimberly Nain. They added different notes from encouragement to being focused on learning, to being entrepeneurial in order to avoid poverty and hardship.
In May, the team returns to do a workshop from May 19-21, during which they are being asked do a mural for the school.
THANKS TO:
Craig Phang Sang
Dwane Forbes
Rollie Fresh
Boom Steppa
Keida
KImberley Nain
Chris Campbell
Solid Agency
Howard Moo Young
Owen Speid
Renaldo Barnett
Sancia Gordon
The teachers who helped — didnt even get your names especially with the certificates and noise control at those points
Berger Paints
Advitek
Malik Josephs
Michell Redwood
Michelle Maitland
Melhanie Spence
Patrick James
Farenheit
Amaya Miller
Leighton Levy
Derrick Wilks
Morgan’s Harbour Hotel
Jermaine Gordon
All not listed in error — Dont take the hurt… TRULY it was amazing esp we started half an hour late and still met our timeline.
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Ever since her first note, Kimberly Nain has been gaining attention when in a crowd with her powerful vocal ability. Back in her high school years at ‘St. Jago High’, she garnered experience in performing both in music and drama. She has continued to perform at various College & University events and is fast carving out a niche for herself within the entertainment industry.
Kimberly Nain: In no way are members of the foundation encouraging our students to dress like this.
This Friday April 23, 2010, Kimberly joins an elite team of Jamaican entrepreneurs, visual artists and entertainers who’s aim is to outline ‘The Critical Role and Impact of the Arts’ at the Port Royal All Age School in Kingston. The workshop is being put on by the OAaSIS International Foundation headquartered in Jamaica. OAaSIS International Foundation, through its network empowers today’s youth, and is endorsed by the Ministry of Education.
Being an arts student in the field of Law at the University of Technology along with her artistic song writing and vocal skills as a young Jamaican, Kimberly is expected to bring to the forum a student’s perspective on the subject and one where individuals close to her age can relate.
The initiative embodies three sections, namely Motivator, Workshop & Project, all of which Kimberly is capable of part taking in. Attendees at the workshop can look forward to Kimberly Nain delivering an inspirational and entertaining segment at this Friday’s workshop at the Port Royal All Age School where she will leave an impressive impression on her audience. Other performers expected to perform on Friday include the “Nah Stay Poor” new comer Boom Steppa, female singer Keida and dancehall deejay from New Jersey Conflict, representing the Solid Agency.
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The creative workshop series slated from April 21-23 is now being held on Friday, April 23 only for youth in Port Royal. However, Conflict arriving from New Jersey on Thursday, April 22, is slated to along with the three other artistes pledged by the Solid Agency’s Christopher Campbell contribute to the music aspect of the series.
The original 3-day series, to be held on the compound of the All-Age school, has been condensed to one day owing to water challenges faced by the entire community.
Pepita Little doing one of her stints as a Port Royal Rum girl.
The Scotiabank team will now be represented by Michelle Maitland and another staffer, as they strengthen the OAaSIS International network in the shared thrust to empower the creative mind of youth through its creative workshop series. Scotiabank Volunteers joined the OAaSIS network recently, following precedent set by Solid Agency, in joining as a group, although not necessarily offering skills from the arts field, and beyond banking.
In January 2010, Christopher Campbell representing Solid Agency’s collaboration with Big Yard, arranged for the participation of four artistes – Cecile, Sophia Brown, Iyah Shine and Christopher Martin. These artistes offered a welcome variation with high interaction of their skills, motivation and lyrics of wisdom to the energetic students, complimenting the fruitful workshop series on the final day of the Allman Town series.
On April 23, Friday, at the All Age School in Port Royal, a mecca of Jamaica’s culture, Intense’s host Pepita Little hailing from the area will be among those mentioned for recognition of their creative expressions.
Friday’s one day series will put music and art in the spotlight.
This time around Solid Agency receiving good reports from artistes and recipients already pledged four artistes Conflict, Boom Steppa, and Keida and a guest artiste on the one-day, when certificates of participation, appreciation and recognition will be awarded.
Another series is slated for May 19-21, at Port Royal All-Age, to better focus strongly on sensitizing the students on the arts working collectively as one. Presenters will ultimately assist the students in brainstorming projects to help their community, awareness of the talents, skills and strengths that lie within. It also is aimed to stir an appetite for learning in the area with so little GSAT passes.
The Scotiabank volunteers will be given the mantle to explain on how the field of banking relates to the creative industry from being entrepreneurial to the purpose of saving and banking on skills. They will also assist in other projects and workshops being done by practicing artists, and those who apply art to other areas for success such as the GSAT games.
The list of almost 40 presenters for both April and May workshops at Port Royal, includes visual artists such as Howard Moo Young, Melhanie Spence, Craig Phang Sang, Enhanced Realism Studios, journalist Winston “Babatunde” Witter.
The series have been impacting at all locations visited, with its wide array of expert presenters from varied fields.
Colonel Oscar Derby, Cordel Green, Barrington Watson, Farenheit, Peter Lloyd, Emma Caroline Lewis, Jermaine Gordon are just a few of the volunteers sponsoring with their time and skill so far.
During education week, May 4-7, St Theresa’s Preparatory will benefit from a series, and schools in and around the downtown Kingston area, with numbered rural spots therafter.
The Scotia volunteers are committed to assist in the ‘round town series’.
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“MY PERSPECTIVE ON SOME OF THE PRESENTATIONS
AT SARGEANTVILLE: ST; CATHERINE
ORGANIZED BY OAaSIS: INTERNATIONAL
MANAGED BY:- MS. ANTHEA McGIBBON
By Ebonique Brown, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR, Sunday March 28, 2010
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Being at the OAaSIS International of Jamaica presentations was truly a remarkable experience.. I was motivated to be more realistic in my endeavours. There were a number of speakers:
I was encouraged by Craig’s speech when he mentioned that we should fear false expectations, appearing real. He said that in every thing there is an opportunity: He said our word is our bond therefore we should be careful what we promise. He further stated that we should never be shy because shyness puts you no where…God made us to be creative.
Mr. Jermaine Gordon spoke about the small frog which was feeble among the stronger ones. All set out to over come great challenge. That little frog was the only one that reached the desired goal despite all the negatives voices telling him that it was too difficult. Goals are achievable, just reach for it with all your hearts.
Mr. Jerico Hanson emphasized about education. In his speech, he said no matter what the situation is. .even if you cannot read or write, there are various opportunities to be gained. He said that it does not matter if one is old or young, start where you are right now and you can be like the small frog just like himself who eventually turned out to be the most successful child in his family.. He has three children who had secondary education from recognized schools. Two of them in coveted professions (Doctor and Lawyer).
[It was Mr Jerico Hanson who brought me as a guest to this workshop. He taught my mom when she was in Grade 5]
Well, I, Ebonique A Brown have learnt more how to motivate others, especially my peers who believe that there is no hope for them although they tried learning a skill and have occupation but still they feel that there is no hope of a successful life in the future. The speakers never gave up, therefore they encouraged every one not to give up regardless of the difficult circumstances. !!!!
As for me I will make greater effort to overcome the many challenges I face from day to day, knowing that if I succeed in one or more cases, I will be motivated to do well in other matters also.
I will conclude by saying that if persevere you will overcome the challenges that confront you from time to time; and most importantly, you should just trust in the most high omnipotent creator of the universe
On November 9th, 2009 master painter BARRINGTON WATSON agreed to be one of the patrons within the OAaSIS.
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FARENHEIT agreed to be Patron #2 on February 1, 2010, and we are grateful for the expert skills he brings to share. He is known as actor, singer, musician, songwriter and grahpic designer. Click to read more
BERNARD HOYES is Patron #3 Click to read more
The Founder
Through OAaSIS, its founder gives tribute to the input of other foundations such as Issa, Shaggy, UN, Unesco; appreciates those who have been her support; helps to realize the creative potential of youth and artists, most times overlooked especially within Jamaica. Click to visit Anthea McGibbon's website or Click here to contact her.
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