Photos & Video: Back To School Extravaganza

September 9, 2019

[Updated] The Caines Brothers in conjunction with Five Star Barbershop are hosting their 7th annual “Back to School Extravaganza” today [Sept 9] at the Heritage Worship Centre Hall on Dundonald Street, offering complimentary haircuts for boys and hair braiding for girls.

The theme for the Extravaganza this year is “Be Brave, Be Bold, Be You” which the organizers said, “this is our way of empowering our students to believe nothing is impossible for them to achieve.” The event also saw students between the ages of 5-18 receive free school supplies.

Update 5.51pm: A spokesperson said, “The 7th Annual Caines Brother and Five Star Barbershop Back to School Extravaganza was held today at the Heritage Worship Center with what can only be recorded as an astounding success!

“Free hair grooming was offered to 310 boys and 245 girls. It is always a festive event with interactive entertainment. Students and their parents and/or guardians were treated to delightful food, snacks and drinks to keep them fuelled throughout the day. Thanks to our generous corporate donors, we were able to distribute 600 school bags, 100 lunch boxes and various school supplies.

“This event would not be possible without the kindness of the 87 volunteers who gave of their time and energy to assist, with special mention given to the barbers and hair braiders who gave of their professional time.

“The Caines Brothers together with Five Star Barbers express our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and community partners for supporting this initiative year after year.

“Hiscox, Rosewood Bermuda, Marsh McLennan Companies, Bermuda Carnival, Surface Trends, Coral Dental, The Pristine Group, the Heritage Worship Centre, Soul Food Promotions, Funkins, as well as private donors.

“Be Brave, Be Bold, Be You is our inspiring theme this year, and it is our wish that every student is aware that the people of Bermuda believe in them and encourage them to believe in themselves and do their very best.”