Pentecostal Light and Life Primary Wins Both Categories at Tobago Choral Speaking Competition
Pentecostal Light and Life Primary School has emerged as the double champion of the Tobago Primary Schools Choral Speaking Competition, securing first place in both the junior and senior categories.
The impressive achievement was reported by TTT following the competition, which took place on Tuesday at the Lowlands Multipurpose Centre in Tobago.
The school's success highlights the talent, preparation and teamwork demonstrated by its young performers, who competed in an event designed to celebrate oral expression, storytelling and the preservation of Tobago's cultural traditions.
A Celebration of Language and Culture
Organised as part of the Tobago House of Assembly's Division of Education, Skills and Innovation's educational initiatives, the annual competition encourages primary school students to develop confidence in public speaking while keeping the island's storytelling traditions alive.
Choral speaking is a coordinated form of oral performance in which groups of students recite stories or passages together, combining synchronised speech with expressive hand gestures and body movements.
Individual students may also deliver selected sections, allowing performers to demonstrate their personal speaking abilities while contributing to the group's overall presentation.
More Than Just a Competition
Lendl Gray, Curriculum Associate for English Language with the Division, explained that choral speaking plays an important role in passing stories and traditions from one generation to another.
He also highlighted the educational benefits of the activity, particularly its ability to strengthen communication, listening, speaking and teamwork.
Students must learn to coordinate their voices, movements and timing while maintaining their individual expression, making choral speaking both a creative and collaborative learning experience.
The activity also encourages children to explore language in imaginative ways, helping them develop confidence and an appreciation for the spoken word.
A Double Victory Worth Celebrating
For Pentecostal Light and Life Primary School, winning both categories represents a significant accomplishment for its participating students and the educators who helped prepare them.
The double victory places the school at the forefront of this year's competition and provides a moment of celebration for its wider school community.
The Division of Education, Skills and Innovation continues to support the annual event as part of its commitment to strengthening English Language skills and preserving Tobago's oral traditions.
Congratulations to Pentecostal Light and Life Primary School on capturing both the junior and senior titles and demonstrating the power of teamwork, creativity and youthful talent.