18 Schools Across the Island Qualify for Inaugural National Schools Soca Competition
Eighteen (18) Schools across Saint Lucia have qualified for the inaugural National Schools Soca Competition on Friday, June 6, 2025, as part of events under the Lucian Junior Carnival Calendar.
To secure a place in this year’s competition, interested schools participated in a closed audition on Wednesday, May 7, where students performed in front of a panel of experienced judges. Judges assessed lyrical content, stage presence, vocal delivery, and overall artistic impact, to determine the young artists who would advance to the final stage of competition. The National Schools Soca Competition is divided into Infant/Primary and Secondary school segments. The schools emerging successful are as follows.
Infant/Primary School Category
| Infant/Primary School | Calypsonian | Song Title | |
| 1 | Anse La Raye Primary | Syo | JuJu Fever |
| 2 | Ave Maria Primary | Double Trouble | Look Trouble |
| 3 | Canon Laurie Anglican Primary | Ti Jean | Happy Place |
| 4 | Ciceron Combined School | Prince | Best days |
| 5 | Les Etangs Combined | Royalty | I Deserve It All |
| 6 | R.C. Boys Primary | Gold Dust | We Sick, We Malad |
| 7 | R.C. Boys Infant | Mighty Z | I Want An “A” |
| 8 | Vide Bouteille Primary | Baby K | School’s Out |
Secondary School Category
| Secondary School | Calypsonian | Song Title | |
| 1 | Bocage Secondary | Mama G | For De Carnival |
| 2 | Castries Comprehensive Secondary | Kyleigh | It’s Carnival |
| 3 | Ciceron Secondary | JJ and Kennai | Ciceron The Best |
| 4 | Corinth Secondary | Kaley | Soca Earthquake |
| 5 | International School | Anneliese | Let The Children |
| 6 | Patricia D. James Secondary | Chloe | I can Make It |
| 7 | Sir Ira Simmons Secondary | Lil Richie | No Rampage |
| 8 | St. Joseph’s Convent | Lady J | Dream Big |
The National Schools Junior Calypso and Soca Competitions form part of the broader Junior Carnival Season, a key component of the national Lucian Carnival calendar. These initiatives aim to nurture young artists and ensure the sustainability of the vibrant musical heritage of Saint Lucia.
To stay informed on updates on the National Schools Calypso Competition such as venue and ticket information, and information on other national carnival events, go to www.carnivalsaintlucia.com or follow @JRCarnivalSaintLucia on Facebook, and Instagram.
