Students enjoy kite-flying tradition

Scores of students at the Irving Wilson School on Tuesday took part in a traditional Barbadian activity  associated with the Easter season.

They had a day of fun on the school’s pasture flying pretty kites of various shapes and sizes.

Justice of the Peace Janal Browne, who donated several kites to the students, said that with technology having an impact on the sustainability of cultural activities, he wanted to be a part of initiatives to help keep those traditions alive.

Ashton Hoyte, who is visually impaired raising his kite.

Justice of the Peace Janal Browne (right) with Malachai Millington-Phillips.

Teachers helped students assemble the kites.

Kamya Pollard with her princess kite.

“Irving Wilson is a school that not too many people know or hear about and the potential of these students is endless. They may have disabilities but they have the ability to do anything they set their minds to. Given that we are in the Easter season, I thought it was a good idea to involve the children in an activity they could have fun doing and learn important things such as working with others and patience. It is also good to see that children are still interested in going outdoors and playing since gadgets and video games are the preferred choices today,” he said.

Teacher Juna Wiltshire thanked Browne for his kind gesture, adding that the students would enjoy playing with them. (SZB)