Year 8 Drop Down Day
Year 8 students participated in a vibrant drop-down day. The day was structured around a variety of engaging workshops including music, drama, jewellery making, fabric printing, dance,general knowledge quiz about the continent. In music, we were taught traditional African methods of playing the instruments and what they were. Nethra Gopu from 8EHO described the drumming as "a really fun way to experience another culture."
The jewellery making workshop taught us how to make beads from triangular strips of newspaper using toothpicks and PVA glue. We created unique, homemade beads and threaded them to make jewelry. In the dance workshop, students were introduced to afro dancing styles.
Kate Chiu from 8EHO enjoyed learning about different African dance styles and loved the helpful instructor saying the session "went far too quickly!" Another activity of the day was African storytelling, where we learned both traditional and contemporary techniques.
We practiced a collective story about fishing and heard about his acting life. Additionally, we created African-style prints which were applied to a large cloth to be displayed around the school.
The day ended with a quiz covering topics like music, food, geography, and wildlife, questioning our knowledge of African cultures.
Imogen B, 8EHO
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