STUDENTS RECEIVE BOOKS, DIGITAL DEVICES AND GIFT VOUCHERS.
Every year, on March 20, the International Francophonie Day is celebrated throughout the world, in French-speaking countries, as well as, in those where the French language is less widespread.
This year’s observance was held under the theme, "The Francophonie of the future", In its entrepreneurial, digital and environment dimensions, to put the spotlight on the organization's support for the Youth and its aspirations, especially in the fields of entrepreneurship, digital and sustainable development.
On Wednesday April 6 the prize giving ceremony was held to award the winners of the school competitions. The ceremony was held at the Alliance Francaise, Pointe Seraphine Castries.
The winner of the poetry competition was Ms Quiana Charles of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College. The winner of the poetry competition was Ms Destiny Fredericks of the Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School. Thomas Joseph and Lyanna Thornille won second place and third place respectively.
The students were rewarded with a number of exciting prizes including tablets and other electronic devices, gift vouchers, French books and French classes at the Alliance Francaise.
The Committee also recognized and presented awards to the Pierrot Combined School and the Anse Ger Secondary Schools for the activities held at their schools.
The National Committee for the Francophonie expressed appreciation to the sponsors who every year support their initiatives.