THE festive season for children and teachers of Santa Mission Primary School in Region 3 began Monday with the Annual Children’s Christmas Party, which was held at the Arrowpoint Resort.This annual festivity has been held for more than 14 years, compliments of the Roraima Group of Companies, which is using this occasion to give back to the community and share joy and cheer in the holiday season.

According to Roraima Group’s Tourism Manager, Mr Michael Patterson, “Roraima Airways has adopted the Santa Mission Primary School for over 14 years, and with the assistance of Corporate Guyana, we provide a Christmas party for the children with goodies and cake, Santa Clause etcetera”.

He added, “This Christmas party has become a Christmas tradition for the community, since the teachers and children look forward to it every year. Even the past students are invited; so it’s a party where everyone can come and enjoy themselves”.

Every year, upon their arrival at the party, the children’s first task is to look for Santa Clause, who usually emerges out of the forest via helicopter or in a canoe. This year, Santa emerged from the forest bearing individually wrapped gifts for each child.

After finding Santa Clause, the children gathered around the tree to sing carols and receive their presents, which coincided with lunch. Subsequently, the children played a number of games, including musical chairs, musical arms, late for school, arm wrestling, and so many more, whilst being served intermediately with snacks, ice cream and other goodies throughout the day.

There were other activities that engaged the children’s attention, such as face painting by Bravo Arts and dance competitions among themselves. Monday, December 16, was a day full of fun, excitement and games for the Santa Mission Primary School’s past and present pupils.

The Roraima Group of Companies has been giving back to the Santa mission community for a number of years. For over 14 years, the Children’s Christmas party at Arrowpoint Resort has served as part of the company’s corporate social activities. This year, more than 60 children as well as a number of teachers were entertained with food, drinks, games, face painting, snacks, music, Santa Clause, gifts and goodie bags. At the end of the party, everyone was given a goodie bag with more treats to enjoy at home.
Written By Tash van Doimen