Visual and Performing Arts

THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

“The Arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, dancing and arithmetic…..music, dance, painting and theatre are all keys that unlock profound human understanding and accomplishment.” William Bennett

🌟 VISION 🌟

The VAPA Department will be the leaders on the island of Tobago for promoting the visual and performing arts through fostering critical and creative thinking, artistic expression, effective communication, cultural awareness, and community engagement.

They aim to:

● Provide a variety of skills and experiences in the fields of Visual Arts, Theatre, Performing Arts and Music.

● Foster interest and enjoyment in the production and consumption of the Visual and Performings Arts.

● Develop informed citizens and raise the standard of cultural awareness among students.

● Promote tolerance and diversity among students with different ethnic backgrounds, cultures and point of views.

● Provide the opportunity for decision making, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication among our students.

ACHIEVEMENTS

🟢 2012 National Additional Scholarship for Visual Arts (Special)-Tricia Diaz

🟢 2019 10th Regionally in Art and Design-Shayana Daniel 100% pass rate in CSEC/CAPE Art and Design 2019/2020

🟢 2019 1st Regionally in Performing Arts- Denique Edwards 2nd Regionally in Performing Arts-Kymoi Noray 4th Regionally in Performing Arts-Lynisa Francis 7th Regionally in Performing Arts-Kershel Pierre

🟢 100% pass rate in CSEC/CAPE Theatre Arts 2019/2020

TEACHERS 

A hallmark of the hardworking teachers of the VAPA Department is to always strive for excellence, with the aim of getting the best results out of our students.

🌟Visual Arts🌟

🟤 Mrs Sherma Trim 

🟤 Ms Dianne Dennis 

🟤 Ms Jenielle Carrington

🌟Performing Arts🌟

🟤 Shervell Williams

🟤 Ms Antineil Blackman

🌟Music 🌟

🟤Mr Olivier Dennis 

🟤 Ms Dachelle Morrison