20 -24th May weekly update

Dear Parents,

This week our focus was on the line of inquiry: Cultures within Namibia.

Many Namibian families and teachers came to class to share different aspects of their cultures

with us. It was evident that through this sharing, students could make authentic connections to real- life experiences

and ultimately the unit. Students were able to make connections to the key concept of connection - How are we

connected together?

Students compared the similarities and differences of their cultures to those of others.

Students reflected in their unit books about what they have learned during all the cultural presentations.
Ask your child to tell you all about it.

Thank you to all the students that have been doing independent inquiry into their personal identity and the different

aspects that make up their culture.

Hazel - sharing her oshivambo attire and food. Many students noticed that they have the same staple food (pap) and ate some of the other food as well within their culture.

Carolina, Gui, and Mimi read a book in their mother tongue.

Dino, Aussie, Gui, Laith, Reuben, Grant, and Thato shared about and brought in some artifacts of their respective cultures.

Fatima shared a traditional dish with the class.

Kahilu - Indonesian Piano hand made from bamboo. She showed us how the instrument works.

Reuben and Vivian sang an Afrikaans song.

All students items are added to an interactive walk-in gallery.

The diverse teaching staff at WIS celebrated the International culture day on the 21st of May. Each teacher

presented a traditional dish from their culture, for all to view and taste. Grade 2D students were fortunate enough

to go to the staff room to view the different dishes from all over the world.

In celebration of International culture and Africa day, students were greeting each other for the week in their mother tongue.

Hands-on place value task cards, students enjoyed teaching, learning and being creative with the games

and 10 base blocks.

PSPE:

What would the world be like if we all spoke the same language? looked the same? had the same culture? had

the same thoughts? liked the same things? ate the same food?

Some unit related questions and wonderings lead to class discussions about diversity in our classroom and the

WIS community at large. During discussions, the Learner profiles and attitudes were referred to and reinforced.

All students agreed that they should show acceptance of all people regardless of their race, culture or religion.

This lesson ties in well with our third line of inquiry: the ways in which we discover, express and appreciate ours
and other culture and values.

Happy Africa day for tomorrow!