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By Gerry Badillo

On Wednesday, May 11, 2011, all the schools of San Pedro Town (Isla Bonita Elementary, San Pedro Roman Catholic School, New Horizon SDA School, Holy Cross Anglican School, Ambergris Caye Elementary and St. Peter's Elementary) gathered at the Rafael Angel Nu�ez Auditorium to showcase their best talents in front of the judges of the Belize District Festival of Arts. The festival featured skits, singing, poem recitals, dancing and more.

The auditorium was alive as all schools cheered for their students as they competed against each other to win either a silver or gold title, but most importantly to perform and entertain. Many parents were amazed and wowed as they saw their children express themselves in an educational and talented competition. As the magnificent festival came to an end, all schools and their respective performers were awarded. Congratulations to all schools for their success on an amazing night.

List of winners:
St. Peter's Elementary School - "Tribute to the Belize Ethnicity" Dance (Silver)
San Pedro R. C. School - "The Big Enormous Turnip" Skit (Silver)
San Pedro R.C School - "Balahue" Dance (Silver)
Isla Bonita Elementary - Instrumental Solo (Silver)
Ambergris Caye Elementary - "Waka Waka" Dance (Gold)
Holy Cross Anglican School - "Belizean Princess" Poem (Silver)
San Pedro R.C School - "Mayan Chiefs and Maidens" Skit (Silver)
New Horizon SDA School - "El Vive" Skit (Silver)
New Horizon SDA School - Pantomime "My Redeemer" (Gold)
Holy Cross Anglican School - "The Splendor of a King" Skit (Silver)
San Pedro R.C. School - "Spice" Dance (Gold)
New Horizon SDA School - "In Jesus Christ We Praise" Singing (Silver)
San Pedro R. C. School - Neslen Rivero "Somebody" Singing (Silver)
New Horizon SDA School - "Seek Ye First" Instrumental (Silver)
Isla Bonita Elementary - "Danca Kuduro" Dance (Silver)

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