Hope Creek Students Step Into Their Future

At Hope Creek Methodist Primary School, career day wasn’t just dress-up; it was a glimpse into the future. Classrooms came alive with young dreamers stepping into roles as doctors, police officers, and more, each one imagining the path ahead. But beyond the costumes, the day took a deeper turn, sparking curiosity and confidence. News Five joined the celebration, introducing lower division students to the world of journalism and the power of telling their own stories. Paul Lopez has more.

 

Teacher, Hope Creek Methodist Primary School

“At this time we would like to introduce our next speaker, Mr. Paul Lopez, our reporter and journalist.”

 

Students, Hope Creek Methodist Primary School

“Good morning, Mr. Paul Lopez.”

 

Paul Lopez

“How are you all doing this morning?”

 

Students

“Good.”

 

It’s career day at Hope Creek Methodist Primary School. And, News Five was invited to engage a group of lower division students on the importance of journalism.

 

Paul Lopez

“I see Polie officers, who all are police officers?”

 

Students

“Me, me, me.”

 

Paul Lopez

“Raise your hand if you are a doctor or a nurse.”

 

From police officers, to doctors, nurses, Belize Defense Force officers, fire fighters, construction workers and the list go on. Every student came dressed in their desired career of choice.

 

Paul Lopez

“Teachers that is very important. If something important happens in your important happens in your community, lets say a flood, or a fire or a big event at the school, who tell everyone else what happens?

 

Students

“You?”

 

Paul Lopez

“Me? Who am I?”

 

Students

“A journalist.”

 

We discussed the importance of asking questions and the role of journalists in telling stories based on truth. We also talked about important skills needed in journalism.

 

Paul Lopez

“Raise your hands if you like asking questions. Raise your hands if you like talking people, raise your hands if you like writing stories. Raise your hands if you are curious. When you want to know more about something. And raise your hands if you are brave enough to speak in front of people. If your hand went up at least one time you are on your way to becoming a journalist. Give yourselves a round of applause.”

 

And to make the experience more practical, a couple brave students volunteered to be interviewed.

 

Paul Lopez

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

 

Royal Baltizar, Student, Hope Creek Methodist Primary School

“A nurse or an artist.”

 

Paul Lopez

“Let’s give it up for Ms. Baltizar. What do you want to be when you grow up?”

 

Otis Jr., Student, Hope Creek Methodist Primary School

“A marine biologist.”

 

Paul Lopez

“Why?”

 

Otis Jr.

“So that I can study the underwater creatures.”

 

We wrapped up the short session with a chant.

 

Paul Lopez

“What do Journalist do?

 

Students

“What do journalist do?

 

Paul Lopez

“Tell the truth.”

 

Students

“Tell the truth.”

 

Through questions, curiosity and confidence, Hope Creek’s students got a hands‑on lesson that journalism begins with bravery and a commitment to truth. Reporting for News Five, I am Paul Lopez

 

Attention readers: This online newscast is a direct transcript of our evening television broadcast. When speakers use Kriol, we have carefully rendered their words using a standard spelling system.

 

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