There was much excitement in Lubanda village on Saturday as Suubi's partner schools gathered to participate in our inaugural Music, Dance and Drama festival. Each of the seven primary schools performed with enthusiasm and high energy in acts that included a skit, a song, a poem and both creative and traditional dance numbers.
The theme for the day was "HUNGER AND EDUCATION" which looked at how the lack of food/meals in schools effects the learning and academic performance of students. Each of the performances reflected this theme and proved to be an entertaining way to pass on the message to teachers and parents that promoting school gardens is a positive step towards alleviating this problem.
The seven schools were judged on their overall performance by a panel of judges with PIVOT Primary School eventually taking out the honours on the day. All schools were congratulated on their efforts and everyone agreed that the inaugural competition was a huge success.
The theme for the day was "HUNGER AND EDUCATION" which looked at how the lack of food/meals in schools effects the learning and academic performance of students. Each of the performances reflected this theme and proved to be an entertaining way to pass on the message to teachers and parents that promoting school gardens is a positive step towards alleviating this problem.
The seven schools were judged on their overall performance by a panel of judges with PIVOT Primary School eventually taking out the honours on the day. All schools were congratulated on their efforts and everyone agreed that the inaugural competition was a huge success.
Children from Busubi Primary School wooed the crowd with their traditional dance number.
Sharon Primary School students beautifully performed their poem.
The students had a wonderful time as their amazing drumming skills backed up singing and dancing performances.
The creative dance number of PIVOT Primary School stole the show.
In addition to the primary school competition students from two secondary schools also put on inspiring performances on the day. Sylivia Naluwooza, one of the Suubi ladies, sang beautifully and a youth guitarist from the neighbouring village also showed off his skills. The highlight for many of the children though was when HIP HOP artists, Bon Fire, from the National Theatre in Kampala performed their hip hop hits. They did a great job to inspire the youth to continue to develop their musical talents and pursue a career in in this field if that is their dream.
The younger students were inspired to improve more for next years event by the performances from Regional College.
The large crowd listened intently to Sylivia Naluwooza as she sang.
To have national hip hop artists in the village was very exciting for everyone.
The opportunity was also taken during the days activities to distribute 100 coffee seedlings to youth who had participated in the Suubi Butonde Bwansi Tournament which was held as part of our World Environment Day celebrations. Some of them had recently attended a coffee expo in Masaka Town and Saturdays event was the ideal time to demonstrate to everyone in attendance that Suubi intends to continue to support and help those who help themselves. Arrangements are now in progress to specifically train these youth in how to produce coffee cuttings/seedlings which they will then be able to sell and generate income for themselves.
David distributed 100 coffee seedlings to youth in the area who have actively been participating in activities organised by Suubi.
And finally the last, but certainly not the least important, presentation was carried out. As part of the School Gardens Music, Dance and Drama festival a tour and evaluation of all partner schools, who have been supported with water tanks and garden tools in the past, was carried out in the lead up to the event. As we see the school gardens as playing a vital role in in educating students about up to date farming methods, which they can then pass on to their respective homes, we felt that the school with the best garden should be rewarded. The presentation to the winning school, Lubanda Primary School was a fitting way to finish off a fabulous day.
Lubanda's agricultural teacher, Issac, was thrilled to receive the best school garden award.
Lubanda children were excited to get their hands on the trophy which will be kept at their school until next years event.
With more than 500 people attending Saturdays event it is easy to see that Suubi is continuing to inspire people to strive for their best. Whether it be music, dance and drama or sporting events, livelihood projects or classes running at the centre, Suubi is truly living up to its name and creating real hope in the community. It is all very exciting!
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