From Classroom to Stage: Alpha’s Musicians End the Year in Style
We have come to the end of another season of concerts at Alpha. The first major concert was a performance put on by five final year Alpha Vocational Training Centre (AVTC) music students in April. The students demonstrated the skills they’ve learned throughout their time at Alpha by journeying through a history of Jamaica’s popular […]
A Winning Season for Mercy Schools in Performing Arts
This school year, Mercy schools have dazzled judges and audiences at the 2026 JCDC National Festival of the Performing Arts competition in the categories of Dance and Speech. Alpha Infant School’s dance troupe took home awards for Best Praise Dance and Best Overall Class 1. Likewise, the dancers at Jessie Ripoll Primary received 2 National […]
Festive Melodies: ASOM Christmas Festival 2026
December brought with it another staging of the Alpha Christmas Festival which showcased the musical talents of individuals from the Alpha School of Music (ASOM) while also featuring performances by the Alpha Vocational Training Centre (AVTC), the Alpha Community Band, and the Young Jamaica Ensemble. Since the school’s opening in 2021, ASOM’s reputation has continued […]
Behind the Music: “Journey” Film Captures the Milestones of ASOM’s Graduates
On September 30, a private screening of the new documentary “Journey,” was held at the Alpha School of Music (ASOM) campus. The 27 minute short film follows ASOM’s first graduating class as they prepare for their final year show and reflect on their past four years at the school. In particular, the movie focused on […]
Create to Inspire: Alpha Academy’s Evening of the Arts
On May 31, the Convent of Mercy Academy, Alpha (aka Alpha Academy) put on “Create to Inspire: An evening of the Arts.” This annual production was an opportunity for the students to express their creativity and artistry while raising funds for the school. The event was held in the school’s iconic McAuley Hall and featured […]
Jingle All the Way: ASOM’s Christmas Festival Hits the Right Note
Another year, another Alpha School of Music Christmas Festival! This year’s staging of the annual event was held on December 12, 2024 in the school’s iconic outdoor courtyard. The show was well attended by persons of all ages who came out to enjoy performances by the Alpha School of Music Band and the Alpha Community […]
Doing Summer School the Mercy Way!
Throughout the month of July, Jessie Ripoll Primary, Mt. St. Joseph Prep, Alpha Academy and Alpha Primary School each hosted their annual summer schools. These were all well attended with Jessie Ripoll even seeing a total number of 300 students participate. Each summer school programme was bursting with a diverse set of fun, educational classes […]
Alpha Primary’s Family of the Arts
At the Alpha Primary School (APS), there is a very talented family who have been richly blessed with gifts in the performing arts. They consist of five talented children (four of whom currently attend Alpha Primary) and their loving mother, Kimesha Morgan. In the face of recent challenges, the family has relied on their resilient […]
Embracing Our Culture: Mercy Schools stand out at JCDC Competitions
In April, Jessie Ripoll Primary, Alpha Primary and Alpha Infant competed in the 2024 National Festival of the Performing Arts competition. Hosted annually by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), the competition aims to “unearth, develop, and showcase the creative talents of Jamaicans from all walks of life.” Contestants participate in various art forms such […]