Primary Arts Festival

After a busy first week back 12 students and 2 teachers managed to get up early to leave Amano at 6:15 to drive just over 2 hours to Simba School, Ndola. We participated in an Arts Festival and the children enjoyed trying a selection of 9 different activities.  Tae Kwando encouraged them to develop some self defence techniques, Masterchef produced some delicious cup cakes of various colours, more colours were used in the workshop on Acrylic Painting where budding artists produced some stunning sunset pictures. The Art and Craft activity gave them a chance to make necklaces or draw a swan. Some workshops were based on learning techniques and the participants demonstrated their work at a presentation to end the festival. This began with the recorder group leading us in the national anthem. Other demonstrations were from the Tae Kwando group and we were treated to some Scottish Dancing under the African sun. The African drummers shared their achievements and we enjoyed a lovely rendition of Dona Nobis Pacem (Latin meaning ‘Give us Peace’) in three parts from the singing group before watching a rhythm and stomp presentation by the Modern Dance group.

Everyone agreed it had been worth the early start to participate and enjoy such a worthwhile festival. Thank you Simba School for putting such a great morning of activities we could enjoy together!

Reported by: Miss Millard