Hunter J. François Library
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About
WORRRD Up is a library activity created to promote literacy and provide an opportunity for students to test and display their literary skills.
Additionally, poetry, stories, essays and other literary forms are brought to life as students explore and utilize the various literary tools taught in the classroom. Literary contests are open to all students of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College.
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WORRRD Up Poetry Slam
The Hunter J. François Library debuted The WORRRD Up Poetry Slam in 2011 as an item on its National Library and Information Week Calendar.
The event serves as a vehicle for self-expression through literary prowess.
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To date, The Poetry Slam has featured more than 50 students. 16 students participated in 2021, 8 of whom went on to compete on a national platform during the 2022 Nobel Laureate Festival.
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Top past performers include media personality, Flora Jessy Leonce (2012 winner), as well as Adrian Klien (2013 winner).
CAPE student Callum James (pictured) emerged as the Winner of the 2021 Poetry Slam.
The WORRRD Up Finals can be watched below;
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WORRRD Up
Short Story Competition
The inaugural Writing Contest attracted students from all programmes at SALCC. The contest presented an opportunity for students to take their writing to the next level, and provided an extra impetus to refine their skills.
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14 students submitted original pieces of writing based on a short story entitled,
Myths or Reality • A Library Story.
The literary competition formed part of a series of activities organized by the library to commemorate National Library Week.The finalists were announced on 13th April 2022.
