Positive Motion needs a home

In a recent conversation with director Gale Tyson Newsday was told that the organisation was established in 2014 with the motto “moving with purpose”. Positive Motion conducts three main events annually. In June the organisation has a concert entitled C.O.M.E (Children of Multi-faceted Experiences).

In which children perform and the organisation raises funds for our July/August holidays.

The second activity is a Character Values live-in camp. At this camp, there is a strong emphasis on the six pillars of good character trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, caring and good citizenship with spirituality and motivational sessions to complete the character values curriculum for camp.

The campers also experience a variety of constructive recreational type activities and an educational field trip. The third event is a Christmas poetry competition and treat where a poem is written by parent and child and presented by the child. The competition seeks to inspire parents and children to work together in composing a poem. The organisation uses the methodology of acting, singing, and other performing arts to promote character in children.

“We have a learning through play strategy,” said Tyson “Everything we teach at Positive Motion, there is a game or a fun time attached to it so that it is more palatable to younger minds.” Tyson, who has performed at high levels in the country said that she is familiar with what is required to perform the perfect piece, and she teaches these methods to every child that comes under her care. Her organisation was originally based in El Socorro and was intended to be specifically for the children in her area. However, the organisation grew so large that she had to move her practice to the Malick Youth Facility.

“I felt like there were children out there that need to be taught what I know, and it can assist with building this country and keeping children away from crime,” Tyson said.

She added that her programme is so flexible that it is able to treat with character development in adults as well.

Despite not having a proper base of operations the organisation is still continuing with its goal of developing children’s character through performing arts. This year, their camp will be held in Maraval, with children coming from as far as San Fernando to attend. The organisation is also making preparations for this year’s Christmas show.

“I want people to know that this organisation is open to all children in the country,” Tyson said, “but right now, we need a home”