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10 fun things to do during Easter break

Whether you’re staying local or heading out on an adventure, like travelling to a neighboring Caribbean country, here are 10 fun ideas you might want to consider for Easter Break!

 Go to Church

Remember Jesus is the reason for the season. From Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, we reflect on the Jesus’ preparation and journey to the cross. He died to set us free, so let’s remember him.

Have a Creative Day

Paint, draw, DIY something cool, or even try your hand at photography. Easter is full of colors and inspiration perfect for getting artistic.

Beach Day

If you’re near water, pack a picnic, sunscreen, and your favorite playlist. Don’t forget a good book or a frisbee for extra chill vibes.

 Go Hiking or Camping

Get outdoors and reconnect with nature. Whether it’s a day hike or a full weekend camping trip, fresh air and unplugging is always a win.

 Host a Movie or Game Night

Invite your favorite people over, make popcorn, grab snacks, and settle in for a movie marathon or some friendly competition with board/video games.

Create a Easter Photo Journal

Document your adventures even the small moments. Later, you can turn your photos into a scrapbook or digital album.

Try New Recipes or Bake Something Fun

Pick out a few cool recipes to try — maybe something you’ve seen on TikTok or Pinterest. You could even host a bake-off with friends.

Do a Random Act of Kindness

Spread some good vibes! Volunteer, leave kind notes around town, or surprise someone with coffee. Fun and fulfilling at the same time.

Take a Mental Health Day

Easter break doesn’t have to be all go-go-go. Take a full day to sleep in, journal, do yoga, or just relax and recharge.

Have a Spring Refresh Day

Declutter your room, update your playlist, or revamp your wardrobe. It’s like spring cleaning for your soul.

With these fun ideas I hope you all enjoy your Easter break!!!!

Blockorama, Blockorama

By J’Nascia Charles

It’s all going down at the Princess Margaret School. After days of pure PANdemonium for Pan Week, prepare to be serenaded by the PMS serenaders tonight! In celebration of 70 years of the Princess Margaret School, come on down and indulge in our vast amount of acts. There’ll be performances by Green Bay Primary School, Clare Hall Secondary, Christ the King High School, All Saints Secondary, Antigua Girls’ High School, St. Joseph’s Academy and of course the PMS Serenaders! With special guest performances by Hell’s Gate and Pandemonium Steel Orchestra, the music will be sweet on the street! Just 20 EC gets you in at the gate, starting from 6pm. Food and drinks will be on sale. It’ll be a night of legendary performances.

SEE YOU THERE!!!

We’re just warming up to cool you down.

The Science of Syllables

Several weeks ago, we began to explore the basics of syllabication. Today, we will explain the rules and importance of syllables.

But first let’s review:

Syllables are parts of spoken language that have one vowel sound.

Consonants can be placed before or after the vowel, creating different patterns (like “pi” and “lot” in pilot and “or” and “chard” in orchard). Sometimes, a syllable may not have a consonant, especially when a vowel sound stands alone (like “a” in “a-bout”).

Now, that we are up to speed. Let’s continue the exploration.

When you see a word, here are 3 more ways that you can Divide it:

  • between the prefix and a root word. e.g. over – do
  • between the suffix and the root word. e.g. own – er
  • before the consonant in a consonant -le pattern. e.g. tur – tle

And ALWAYS remember that every single vowel or vowel combination (e.g. /ea/ or /oo/) shows a syllable, except for the final ‘e’.

Why Syllables Matter?

  • Pronunciation: When we know the vowel sounds (short and long), it helps us pronounce words correctly, especially unfamiliar ones.
  • Reading Fluency: Breaking words into syllables can improve your reading speed and comprehension.
  • Poetry and Music: Syllables are essential to the rhythmic pattern of poetry and music.

If you would like to become a better reader – learn those vowel sounds to BREAK UP the Words

On Another Note

We have reached the Letter H for our Powerful Word feature.

“Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” — Ben Sweetland 

Let’s enjoy the journey – So Don’t Worry. Be Happy!

Reference: Warrican, S. J. (2012). The complete Caribbean Teacher: Literacy. Pearson