Our Red Cross Cadets placed in the top 3 in the recently concluded Trinidad and Tobago Youth Red Cross Society Trailblazers Club Logo Competition. Faith Smith, a Form 4 student won the 1st prize and was given the opportunity to unveil the logo at the Opening Ceremony of the youth club. Keshma Rampersad, a Form 3 student and Shivanna Sudama, a Lower 6 student placed 2nd and 3rd respectively.
The inspiration for Faith’s design is derived from her experiences of being a Red Cross cadet. The shield symbolizes the protection of the most vulnerable in our society, especially in times of natural disasters and emergencies. The torch signifies the passion our volunteers to be of service to others. While, the globe reminds us that help is needed around the world. The clasped hands recognizes the unity of our members.
The launch of the Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society Youth Trailblazers Club and Prize giving Ceremony was held on Monday 21st October, 2019 at Red Cross Headquarters in Port of Spain. The function was attended by the President of the Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society Ms. Jill De Bourg, Youth Director of the Red Cross Society Mrs. Kathleen Pierre-Holder, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Office of Disaster Preparedness Management Major General (Retired) Rodney Smart and the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Mrs. Desdra Bascombe.
The aim of this new youth club is to recruit secondary school students to join the Red Cross movement. The curriculum focuses on youth as agents of behaviourial change, disaster preparedness, fire suppression, community emergency team response and enhanced vulnerability capacity assessments.
We wish to congratulate Faith, Keshma and Shivanna on their remarkable achievement. Special thanks to Mrs. Charmaine Rahaman-Sieusankar, Visual Arts Teacher and Ms. Fariah Hyatali Cadet Officer and Patron Teacher of the NGHS Red Cross Club for their guidance and support.
