Cultural Day
We are excited that our school's Cultural Day is fast approaching and we are looking forward to celebrating the diverse cultural backgrounds of our students and community. To enhance the cultural experience for all, we would like to create a cultural display in the library/walkway prior to the Cultural Day on 30th March (Thursday). As part of this display, we would like to invite your child to bring in an item that represents their cultural background. This could be a traditional garment, a piece of jewellery, a musical instrument, a flag, or any other item that is meaningful to your family's cultural heritage. The items will be displayed in the library/walkway for all students and staff to enjoy and learn from. Please label the item with your child's name and a brief description of the item and its cultural significance. Your child can bring the item to school by 24th March (Friday). We believe that this cultural display will be a wonderful way for the students to learn about each other's cultures and appreciate the diversity of our school community. We hope that you will support your child in participating in this exciting project.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at (04) 472-4047.
There was an interesting article in the Sunday Star Times recently "The strength of our culture lies within the next generation", see below:
Shared morning tea:
As part of our cultural day on Thursday, 30th March, we would like to invite students to bring in small food items from their culture to share at morning tea. This is an opportunity for our students to share and learn about different cultures and traditions.
We understand that food is an important part of many cultures and we want to celebrate this diversity in our school community. We encourage you to help your child prepare a dish that represents their cultural heritage. This could be a traditional snack, dessert or even a drink. We would like the food to be nut-free and if your child has allergies we will ensure your child only eats the food you send to school or fruit.
In addition to the food, we also welcome students to dress up in a cultural dress to represent their heritage. This could be a traditional outfit or an accessory.
Please ensure that any food items brought to school are clearly labelled with the ingredients. We also ask that the food is easy to eat and does not require heating.
We hope that this cultural day will be a fun and educational experience for our students. It is a great opportunity for them to learn about different cultures, traditions, and cuisines. We appreciate your support in making this event a success.