The finalists for the National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition have been announced. The hallmark event for Lucian Junior Carnival is set for Wednesday July 3rd and Friday June 5th for primary and secondary schools respectively.
In a closed audition, fifty-nine (59) schools across Saint Lucia auditioned to be a part of this year’s competition, illustrating their vocal abilities for the culture. The National Schools Calypso and Soca Competition will be divided into two segments: infant/primary schools and secondary schools. In the calypso category, schools emerging successful are as follows;
Primary Schools Calypso Finalists
| School | Song Title |
| Anglican Infant | What Should I Do |
| Ave Maria Girls Primary | Standing Strong |
| Ciceron R.C. Combined | Change that Mentality |
| Delcer RC Combined | Road Safety |
| Dugard Combined | Remember Me |
| Gordon Walcott Memorial | These Hands |
| Les Etangs Combined | Children today, Leader Tomorrow |
| Morne Du Don Primary | To Whom it May Concern |
| Odsan Combined | I Don’t Want to Wrote CPA |
| Saltibus Combined | Soft Hands, Hard Heads |
Secondary Schools Calypso Finalists
| School | Song Title |
| Babonneau Secondary | Time Wrap |
| Castries Comprehensive Secondary | S.O.S – Save Our Society |
| Ciceron Secondary | I Working for My Key |
| Micoud Secondary | No Bad Mind |
| Patricia D James Secondary | Dear Daddy |
| Saint Lucia Sports Academy | In De Back Yard |
| Sir Ira Simmons Secondary | Zizi & I |
| St. Josephs Convent | No Politics |
| Stanley Jon Odlum Secondary | Blame The AI |
| Vieux Fort Comprehensive | Teacher |
In its second year, the National Primary and Secondary Soca competition has reemerged as an exciting component of Lucian Junior Carnival. At this year’s auditions, judges assessed lyrical content, stage presence, vocal delivery, and overall artistic impact, to determine the young artists who would advance to the final stage of competition.
Primary Schools Soca Finalists
| Ave Maria Girls Primary | Lash Up |
| Babonneau Primary | St.Lucia Pay The Teacher |
| Camille Henry Memorial | The Rain Have Nothing on US |
| Carmen René Memorial | I Ready for Di Road |
| Ciceron R.C. Combined | Big Dreams |
| Delcer R.C. Combined | Summer Time |
| Les Etangs Combined | Mash It Up |
| Morne Du Don Primary | Time Out |
| St Aloysius R C Boys Infant | Power Soca Song |
| St. Aloysius R.C. Boys Primary | My Bag Too Big |
Secondary Schools Soca Finalists
| Babonneau Secondary | Young Energy |
| Castries Comprehensive Secondary | Pressure |
| Choisuel Secondary | Run Up |
| Ciceron Secondary | A Tsunami |
| Corinth Secondary | A Mad Party |
| Entrepot Secondary | Put it Up |
| Patricia D James Secondary | Ah Bon Ti Tete La |
| Sir Ira Simmons Secondary | Wave |
| St. Josephs Convent | Bell Ring Bus Out |
The National Schools Junior Calypso and Soca Competition forms part of the broader Lucian Junior Carnival Season. This festival comprises five (5) key activities, the National Schools Tour, National Primary Calypso and Soca Competition, National Secondary Calypso and Soca Competition, National Junior Parade of the Bands and the inaugural National Schools Panorama Competition. These initiatives aim to nurture young artists and ensure sustainable cultural growth and empower youth involved in the vibrant musical and cultural heritage of Saint Lucia.
To stay informed on updates on the National Primary and Secondary Calypso and Soca Competition such as venue and ticket information, and information on other national carnival events, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @JuniorCarnivalSaintLucia on Facebook, and Instagram.