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Registration is open for We Lit’s Sponsored Lessons!
Calling all Form 5 and Form 6 students preparing for CSEC and CAPE exams, your Starter Pack for success is ready!
Registration is open for online CSEC & CAPE classes to prepare you for Language, Literature, Communication & Caribbean Studies 2026 Exams.
Guided by experienced teachers, Mrs Charlene Joseph Holmes and Mrs Khadene Mathison, these interactive lessons are designed to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and prepare you for exams.
Schedule:
Term 1: September 15 – December 5 2025
Term 2: January – May 2026
✨ CSEC Lessons Starter Pack 2025/2026
Everything you need to ace Language & Literature.
📝 Free online sessions via Zoom
📘 Mondays – English A (Language) 4-6 pm
📖 Wednesdays – English B (Literature) 4-6 pm
✨ CAPE Lessons Starter Pack 2025/2026
Everything you need to ace Communication & Caribbean Studies.
📝 Free online sessions via Zoom
📚 Tuesdays – Caribbean Studies 4-6 pm
📑 Fridays – Communication Studies 4-6 pm
Project Components
In 2022, The JB Fernandes Memorial Trust and the Bocas Lit Fest (BLF) launched an academic and self-empowerment youth initiative, centered around Language and Literature, in Trinidad and Tobago. This groundbreaking programme introduces youth to the transformative power of reading, writing, storytelling, and journaling, fostering both academic growth and personal development.
Programme Highlights
Diverse Learning Opportunities:
- Social Media and Zoom Classes: Students engage with interactive content and participate in virtual learning sessions.
- In-School Sessions: Live performances held in schools across the country provide direct encouragement and guidance to students.
- Comprehensive Academic Curriculum: The program focuses on helping students address their unique challenges, express their personal experiences through writing, and improve their academic performance in English Language and Literature.
Achievements in 2022
- Campaign Series: A series of four videos featuring spoken word poets encouraged young people to read more, write better, and find their voice. The series received over 3,000 views.
- Creative Writing Masterclasses: 40 students participated in online masterclasses to enhance their creative writing skills.
- CXC Lessons: 80 students enrolled in online classes to prepare for their CXC exams.
- We Lit School Tour: The initiative reached 2,300 students across 10 schools in Trinidad and Tobago, inspiring and empowering them through literature.
Milestones in 2023
- Student Chapbook Publication: “On the Day I Was Born” featured writings from 14 new student authors. [Read here]
- Language and Literature Lessons: Over 100 students received lessons from our dedicated teacher, Mrs. Charlene Joseph-Holmes. Students who took their exams in 2023 reported excellent performance ranging from distinctions to grade 2 and expressed gratitude for the sponsored lessons.
This initiative continues to make a significant impact by providing quality education and fostering a love for language and literature among Trinidad and Tobago’s youth.
Mic Check was a success during JAVA 2025
As part of our mission to inspire creativity and self-expression, the We Lit Spoken Word Poetry Workshop series, hosted by Deneka Thomas and Javaughn Forde, invited students to explore the art of performance poetry.
The sessions introduced participants to the power of spoken word as both a literary and performance practice, emphasizing its dynamic and interactive nature. Students engaged in writing prompts, performance drills, and discussions on form and structure, all designed to sharpen their voices and build confidence on stage.
Together, these sessions encouraged participants to combine writing, performance, and critical thinking skills: building not just poems, but confidence, creativity, and personal voice.
Thanks for joining us on the We Lit journey of storytelling, artistry, and spoken word expression!
Thank you from our Carnival Theatre Series!
As part of our commitment to fostering young talent and preserving cultural heritage, our Carnival Theatre Workshop series invites students to explore the rich history and artistry of traditional Carnival characters.
The sessions focus on scriptwriting, costume creation, and performance. Participants dive into the stories and symbolism behind these iconic figures while honing their creative and theatrical skills in a Carnival play.
Running from February to March 2025, the workshop culminates in a live showcase at the Bocas Lit Fest, where students have the opportunity to bring their characters to life and share their creation with an audience.
Join us for a journey of creativity, performance, and cultural storytelling! Register here.
Past Workshops
Our 2024/2025 online classes for English A, English B, Communication Studies, and Caribbean Studies for Forms 5 and 6 are underway. These classes run from September 2024 to May 2025, offering students a flexible, in-depth learning experience with Mrs Joseph-Holmes and Ms Mathison.
The 2024 Bocas Youth Fest School Tour and Career Caravan made its way through eleven schools across Trinidad and Tobago, touching the lives of more than 1,600 students. Sponsored by the JB Fernandes Memorial Trust, the tour brought together poetry and career mentorship, showing young people how creative expression and practical guidance could develop new ways of thinking about their futures.
As part of our ongoing efforts to nurture young creatives and stay current, the We Lit workshop series this year focuses on guiding students through the process of scriptwriting, phone videography, and video editing.
Participants learn how to bring their stories to life on screen, culminating in the production of short films.
The series runs from October to December 2024, and selected works will be featured in the We Lit Showcase in 2025, where students will have the opportunity to present their films to a wider audience.
In October 2024, over 1600 secondary school students experienced captivating performances featuring spoken word poetry and drama as part of the third edition of the We Lit School Tour. The tour will continue throughout the academic year, reaching schools across Trinidad and Tobago.
Archive
In April 2024, 42 young writers from 25 schools published The Travelling Journal, an anthology that tackled important youth issues across various genres. Students are invited to join future creative writing workshops, with the chance to have their work featured in our next publication, set to launch in 2025.
