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Schools all over Jamaica will be full of energy on Friday, February 28, as they celebrate Jamaica Day 2025 with the theme, “Celebrating Jamaica: SteAming Towards the Future, Honing Good Character.”
Marlon Williams, Chairman of the Jamaica Day Planning Committee, said this is a great chance for schools and communities to show their talents in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM).
Jamaica Day is a national celebration in Jamaican schools that highlights the country’s culture, heritage, and achievements. It is organized by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information and takes place every year, usually in February.
The event focuses on promoting national pride and educating students about Jamaica’s history, traditions, and contributions in areas like music, sports, science, technology, and the arts. Schools across the country participate in activities such as parades, performances, exhibitions, and discussions on important topics.
Jamaica Day is not a public holiday but is widely observed in schools and communities. It encourages students to embrace their cultural identity and take pride in being Jamaican.
“The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information understands how important it is to connect education, culture, and civics. Jamaica Day helps people and communities feel empowered by highlighting skills in different areas like sports, cooking, writing, music, art, and innovations, as well as honoring important Jamaicans,” Mr. Williams said.
This year, the Excelsior Group of Schools in Kingston will be the main schools for Jamaica Day. These include Excelsior Primary and Infant, Excelsior High School, and Exed Community College.
Mr. Williams explained that this is the first time Jamaica Day will involve four levels of education—early childhood, primary, secondary, and tertiary.
Hundreds of students will gather at Excelsior High School for the celebration. The day will begin with a marching band and a Jonkonnu Parade.
Next, there will be a civic ceremony with a flag-raising event, a reading of the Jamaica Day Proclamation, and speeches from government officials. Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, will also speak.
Two people who have made a big impact on Jamaican culture and heritage will receive the “Culture Icon Award.”
Throughout the day, there will be cultural performances, food displays, and discussions about STEM/STEAM. The celebration will end with a concert featuring special guest artists.
Mr. Williams is asking Jamaicans to wear their national colors—black, green, and gold—or bandanas on Jamaica Day. He also encouraged media houses to read the Jamaica Day Proclamation at 9:10 a.m. to promote the country as the best place to live, work, raise families, and do business.
Source: Jamaica GIS
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