Internationalism - Day 3

An inspiring start to the morning:one of the agama, (religious teachers) delighted children and staff alike with his traditional Balinese dance. The enchanting Balinese music played in the background as his dance retold a traditional story. The children were being exposed to aspects of the Hindu culture, despite having no Hindu children in this particular class. As the children watched, sitting quietly, I could see them getting more anxious to join in. As they were invited to have a go, there were sounds of laughter as they attempted the intricate movements. The agama teacher spoke in Bahasa Indonesian and invited questions from the children. This class is beginning How we express ourselves UOI. The Indonesian teacher explained the dance to me and said it was important for the children to keep their culture and be proud of it, we have planned games, food, songs, language and looking at the map.

The reception class has some questions for the ELC or prep children:
1. What are you your favourite books?
2.What are your favourite foods?
3.What is in your classroom?

- Liz Bawden-Nixon