Parents, teachers and children of Waterford Primary observed Jamaica Day with a concert and cultural activities on their school grounds recently.

The activities went under the theme: Celebrating Jamaica: celebrating me, celebrating my school."

Octavia Waite, coordinator of activities said that "the whole idea of a Jamaica Day is to help children to connect with their culture...just for them to regain their cultural identity".

The day's activities were in high gear during a concert depicting the old and new versions of our rich cultural tradition.

Guest dancer, Mellisa Myers, the best performer at last year's Miss Teen Portmore pageant, had the youngsters going with her athletic prowess onstage, while story teller Irene Clarke told past Anancy stories.

The audience was given a treat when silver medallists from last year's parish finals, Waterford Primary Dance group, performed 'Wash Day' to the delight of their peers.

Guest Speaker at the event, Carl Williams, an actor, producer and educator, spoke about culture in education and the use of reggae music in schools.

Later, Hilda McAnuff and Rohan Walker, principal of Waterford Primary, assisted in explaining and demonstrating the uses of cultural items applied by our foreparents.

Occasion was the school's Jamaica Day Celebrations recently.