20 Schools Qualified to Compete in the 2025 National Schools Calypso Competition
Twenty (20) schools across Saint Lucia have been selected for the highly anticipated National Schools Calypso Competition scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2024, at the SAB, Vigie, Castries.
In a closed auditioned held on Friday, May 2, forty-one (41) schools across Saint Lucia auditioned to be a part of this year’s competition, proudly showcasing their contribution to preserving and promoting Calypso culture. The National Schools Calypso Competition will be divided into two segments: Infant/Primary schools and Secondary schools. The schools emerging successful are as follows.
Infant/Primary School Category
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Infant/Primary School
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Calypsonian
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Song Title
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1
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Ave Maria Girls Infant School
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Zizi
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Stories to tell
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2
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Babonneau Primary School
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Ti Ti Girl
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I will be Queen
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3
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Camille Henry Memorial School
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Monty
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Graduates of the Streets
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4
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Canon Laurie Anglican Primary School
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Ternila
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Identity Crisis
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5
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Carmen Rene Memorial School
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Little T
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Bring the Corporal
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6
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Delcer Combined School
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Lilly
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Dey Stick
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7
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International School Saint Lucia
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Annie
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Give us a Chance
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8
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Micoud Primary School
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Amani
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Life is like a Camera
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9
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Morne Du Don Primary School
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Treasure Jean
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Private School is School
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10
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Saltibus Combined School
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Ti Moto
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Mr. CPEA
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Secondary School Category
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Secondary School
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Calypsonian
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Song Title
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1
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Babonneau Secondary School
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Monee
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Combating Climate Change
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2
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Castries Comprehensive Secondary School
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Alex Pinel
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School Girl
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3
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Ciceron Secondary School
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TJ
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I love de math
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4
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Corinth Secondary School
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Queen M-Sul
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This Generation
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5
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Entrepot Secondary School
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Mama D
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Cyber world reality
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6
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Micoud Secondary School
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Nyus
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National Word
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7
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Patricia D. James Secondary School
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Baby T
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Bring Back
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8
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Stanley Jon Odlum School of Arts, Media and Design
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Najma
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Stronger Together
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9
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St. Lucia Sports Academy
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Mighty Swiff
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Loyalty
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10
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Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School
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Ti Kenno
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Stand for Something
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In addition to the National Schools Calypso Competition, auditions for the 2025 National Schools Soca Competition are scheduled for Friday, May 7, 2024, with results to be announced soon after. An impressive 30 schools have applied to participate in the Soca Competition, reflecting the growing enthusiasm among youth for local music and cultural expression.
The National Schools Junior Calypso and Soca Competitions form part of the broader Junior Carnival Season, a key component of the national Lucian Carnival calendar. These initiatives aim to nurture young artists and ensure the sustainability of the vibrant musical heritage of Saint Lucia.
To stay informed on updates on the National Schools Calypso Competition such as venue and ticket information, and information on other national carnival events, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @JRCarnivalSaintLucia on Facebook, and Instagram.
