Victor Scott Primary’s PTA is hoping the community lends a hand in its effort to ease the financial strain on students’ families.The school is to hold a talent show tonight, Victor Scott’s Got Talent.Students involved will be presented with new toys, cash and grocery vouchers courtesy of The MarketPlace stores, Bermuda National Trust, Arnold’s Discount Warehouse and Bermuda Heritage Fund. They will also receive a digital camera courtesy of Capital G Bank.The Parent Teacher Association is asking the community to also play a part. Donations received tonight will be given to students and families in the area.“It’s the PTA’s event and I am interested in showing the world that these children deserve a shot at life and that they do have talents and skills that mean something,” said PTA president Azuhaa Coleman“The toys will make the children happy of course it lifts their spirits and encourages them.“The food vouchers, that can always help the parents put money back in their pockets. So maybe they can come to a PTA meeting because they do not have to work overtime a particular night because they got a certificate from MarketPlace.”Mrs Coleman said that few Victor Scott Parents were able to attend school events because of work commitments.She said that while some schools had 30 members on their PTA, Victor Scott only had three one of whom was the school principal.Mrs Coleman explained: “It’s very difficult getting the parents to come. I totally understand why they do not come, but anything I can do to help the children I will.“When the parents do come it has a positive effect on the child and they do have a better time in school.”Tonight’s show will highlight the children’s singing, dancing and acrobatic abilities.Mrs Coleman told The Royal Gazette some of the children had been deeply affected by murders and other social issues plaguing the North Pembroke area.“I was there one day and a child said basically they didn’t know what they wanted to be when they grow up. He said ‘I am going to be just like all the other people in my area’.”Mrs Coleman said the child said he was referring to “those people that kill each other”.She said she was shaken by the response and wanted to do something to encourage the children and give them a boost to rise above their surroundings.“I want to encourage the children to showcase their talent and from there we can encourage them to follow their dreams and let them know they can be anything they want to be.”Tonight’s concert takes place in the school assembly hall at 6pm.