Sammie "Starr" Poitier's anthem "We Can Change The World" featuring the St. Anne's School Choir emerged the winner of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology's (MOEST) 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (19CCEM) song competition.
The song which highlights the 2015 Conference's theme "Quality Education for Equitable Development -- Performance, Paths and Productivity" will be the official song of the education conference which is being hosted in The Bahamas June 22-26, 2015 at the Atlantis.
"I am proud, so proud to be bestowed the opportunity to be ambassadors for the country on this platform in 2015 at the conference. I am honored and excited especially for the kids because they worked so hard. I'm happy for them," said Poitier.
Second place went to Alvin "Papa Smurf" Simms for "Teacher's Appreciation," and Albury Sayle Primary, Sonovia Pierre and Felicia Cartwright took third place for their rake n' scrape gem, "Quality Education."
The winners walked away with $5,000. Third place was given $1,000.
Over 20 submissions were received.
"I am elated that so many young Bahamian artists responded to the call and took on the challenge of composing a song for the 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers," said Fitzgerald.
MOEST wanted to provide opportunities for Bahamians to participate, and incorporate Bahamian culture into the 19CCEM. The process began with the logo design competition, which resulted in Daniel Hanna producing the winning logo. The song competition was another project created to brand the 19CCEM. Song entries were expected to celebrate the power of education to enhance the lives of individuals and nations.
The triennial meeting of Commonwealth Education Ministers allows the 53 leaders of education systems within the Commonwealth to engage in meaningful dialogue on education. Additionally, the conference facilitates the exchange of best practices in education, promotes goodwill and fosters mutual respect and cooperation between stakeholder groups, inclusive of senior governmental officials, teachers, youth and NGOs from member states. About 1,000 foreign delegates are expected to attend.

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