Antigua 24 Day 8
Antigua Day 8
2024Day 8 culminated in a packed concert at Lucky Eddie’s in English Harbour, attended by His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, High Commissioners Their Excellencies Karen-Mae Hill and John Hamilton MBE, along with many other distinguished guests and proud parents. The concert was a tremendous success, showcasing the hard work and talent of all the participants.
Following the concert, everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal at the restaurant, which provided a perfect opportunity for students from all the islands and the team to socialise and discuss future plans. Conversations ranged from university study to vocational training, covering topics from mental health to law. The consensus was clear: the week of music had instilled a newfound confidence in everyone, empowering them to tackle any challenge they might face.
Peter chatted with several students from Montserrat and Antigua, who expressed their delight at attending the course. They felt significantly more confident and were eager to return to their countries to teach using the techniques they had learned.
The standout performance of the night was a collaboration with the Montserrat group. They joined the entire TCR team on stage to sing “One More River to Cross,” a powerful narrative of the journey to escape the Soufrière Hills Volcano. This performance highlighted the resilience of the Montserrat people as they fled the volcanic eruption that destroyed the capital city, Plymouth, and dramatically reduced the island’s population. The emotional lift that music can provide, even through the hardest of events, was evident to all.
Day 8 was a fitting finale to an incredible week, leaving everyone inspired and ready to achieve great things in the future. The students will be returning to their homes across the Caribbean, the team returning to the UK. Everyone has grown through this incredible experience and looks forward to building this relationship in the future. Watch this space for future developments!
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