The arts and crafts exhibition mounted by the six Government-run Primary Schools in Anguilla has been described as a real showpiece. It was held over a two-day period last week at the Scouts and Guides Ruthwill Auditorium and attracted a number of spectators who expressed much appreciation for the high level of work.

L-R: Teachers Sherlita Edwards, Kathyra Smith and Addonie Phillip

The students were tutored by Arts and Crafts Teachers Addonie Phillip (who is responsible for grades five and six), Kathyra Smith (who teaches grades one and two) and Sherlita Edwards, (the teacher for grades three and four). All three of them travel to each of the schools to tutor the students in the various grades.

One of the craft displays

The exhibits included various household items made from recycled materials, jewelry, key rings, beads, t-shirts, picture frames, flower baskets, (boat-racing scenes including a round-the-island race), posters, an Anguilla Day scene and various other craft work with the use of cloth material.

Flower baskets and other craft items on display

Some of the arts and crafts work is being kept by the schools and a substantial amount is owned by the children.

Concept of round-the-island boat race

Melsadis Fleming, Deputy Principal in charge of Campus B and one of Anguilla’s leading artists, spoke highly about the exhibition. “I think it is of a very high standard,” she said. “I can see great potential in our youngsters, those who are preparing to come up to the next level - at the Comprehensive School. Based on what I have seen, I think there is room for positive things happening at Campuses A and B in terms of the development of arts and crafts and then at the CXC level.”

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