International Celebrations

Here are the fantastic activities and events celebrating different nationalities that happened this week:

MONDAY & TUESDAY:

The children have learnt 3 new songs by Gary and Carol Crees,  'Fungi Alafia' from Ghana, 'Mi Cuerpo' from Spain and 'People All Around the World' which has some greetings from Japan, India and Fiji. These songs are accompanied by different actions which involves holding hands together, tapping their heads, clapping and more. The children are now singing these songs whilst playing and all of us are really proud of how fast they learnt the lyrics. Here are the songs so you and your child can sing along.

WEDNESDAY:

Wednesday is Vietnam day in F1. The teaching assistants prepared a Powerpoint presentation about Vietnam, made spring rolls with the children and taught a Vietnamese song. We also visited the Vietnamese room which was decorated with different local ornaments and activities. The children had fun playing the big drum, using the mask (Dia's mask) and playing the Vietnamese games. They were also very excited to see the dragons. 

Crafts Fair: Children had a go at using their tokens in playing games, buying balloons and clay figures, calligraphy cards and more. 

International Buffet: Children had an array of food from all over the world during lunch time. They were very brave in trying out new food! Good job children! 

THURSDAY:

Thursday was spent talking about Philippines and United Kingdom. 

PHILIPPINES: Ms Crislet showed the children some of her photos taken in some of the Philippines' most beautiful places to visit. We have also seen the Philippine flag and map and learnt that Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands! Ms Crislet also prepared one of Filipino's favourite snacks which is chocolate porridge. It was delicious! Ms Crislet also facilitated a Filipino ring game. The children loved being the princes and princesses who go in and out of the circle. Lastly, Monica and Carrot had a go at wearing the 'baro at saya' which is the traditional clothes for girls and women in the Philippines. 

UNITED KINGDOM: Ms Hayley from F3 visited F1 and taught us about the UK. She showed us photos of her house, her family and what English people do on weekends or holidays. She brought along her friend turtle, Timothy and her suitcase. She mentioned about UK's weather, having summer and winter, and asked Minh Anh and Bao Nhi to dress up in summer and winter clothes. Ms Hayley also had crowns in her suitcase for a queen and king. Monica and Duc Phu volunteered to wear them just like Queen Elizabeth. Afterwards, Ms Hayley let us try some tea and biscuits and we loved them! Thank you Ms Hayley!

FRIDAY:

EYFS children paraded in the hall wearing  their beautiful traditional costumes. The children in F1 looked gorgeous in their Ao Dais and were very confident as they paraded in front of so many children and parents. Well done!

NOTICES:

-EYFS Family Morning will be on Saturday 28th November. All EYFS families are  invited. Please see other post for more information.

-Thank you for all your presents for Teachers' day. They made our day extra special!


Have a wonderful weekend!


Kind Regards;
Ms Crislet, Ms Grace and the F1 Team