The Independence Pledge, written by Marjorie Padmore, was composed for school children and
is usually recited at the opening and closing of school terms and on
special occasions like Independence Day and Republic Day.
Marjorie Padmore created countless musical rhymes and jingles for the Ministry of Education School Broadcasting Unit and is also known for composing the national song "God Bless Our Nation" and for writing the music for "Our Lands of Sun and Seas." As one of the pioneering team of
educational broadcasters in this country in 1960, she left the Government Teachers' College to pursue a career that would blend music and
broadcasting. She was the first woman to head the Broadcasting Unit, a position she held until her departure for the post of Director of the
School of Music established by the National Cultural Council in 1976. Marjorie gave over thirty years service to the Anglican church. She was
awarded the Humming Bird Medal for her contribution to the Nation.
