NASSAU, The Bahamas - Public and private school students throughout New Providence ushered in the Christmas season Wednesday, December 4 during the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology's annual Festival of Carols at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries.
Representing primary, junior high and senior schools, the students demonstrated what Christmas means to them in song, dance, dramatisation, speech and music. The theme for the event was "Jesus: Marvellous and Wonderful".
Attending the event was Director of Education, Lionel Sands, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Antoinette Thompson and Deputy Director, Ross Smith and other senior government officials. Parents, teachers and well-wishers including Dame Marguerite Pindling were also among the audience.
Speaking on behalf of Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald, Mr. Sands said the Festival is a time to reflect on the birth of Christ through the talents of the students and to be grateful regardless of what has occurred in the past and the uncertainties of the future.
He said the passionate performances and talents of the children encourage him to do all possible to ensure that they continue to have access to quality education and eventually contribute to fulfil their purpose and be productive, law abiding citizens.

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