by admin | 12 Jul 2017 | Testimonials
Introducing Alysha Hello my name is Alysha; I’ve been a member of G.I.F.T Supplementary School for a number of years (“6 to be exact”). I’ve been coming here since I was in year 4 and I’m currently ending year 10, as I’ve attended the...
by admin | 13 Feb 2017 | Young Roots, Faith Theme
Eccle Bourne I travelled from Jamaica, St Marys in 1962 aged 31years old. I first arrived in Aylesbury. I came to Manchester in February and moved to Darcy Street, Moss Side to Iive with a friend. I went back home to Jamaica in 1963 for 16 months to look after my...
by admin | 13 Feb 2017 | Young Roots, Faith Theme
Esmerelda Whittingham I was born in Labour Hall St Catherine Parish, Jamaica. I came to England on 5th June 1962 for new opportunities. When I was back home I would sew children’s clothes and take them to Sugar Foot Mountain Market, King Street. I said I was going to...
by admin | 13 Feb 2017 | Events
Spelling Bee 2016 – November 2016 GIFT participated in a Spelling Bee Competition with three other supplementary schools. Each child was given a set of words to learn in class and also at home. The first round of the competition took place on Saturday 19th...
by admin | 24 Jan 2017 | Community Theme, Young Roots
Patsy Mckie, Mothers Against Violence: I was born in 1947 in St Kitts, West Indies; the real name for St Kitts is really St Christopher. I set sail for the UK in July 1965. My dad was already here, both parents had came but Mum came back to the West Indies after a...