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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
                                                                                                                                     CULTURAL DIVERSITY



                                                                                                                                                                Year  2  Immersion
                                                                                                                                                                Year  2  Immersion





                                                                                                                             In Year 2, the students have been on an exciting journey, exploring the rich cultural diversity of Nigeria
                                                                                                                             as part of their Nigeria Studies curriculum. Throughout the week,  the children dived into various as-
                                                                                                                             pects of Nigerian culture, learning about traditional foods, attires, religions, and greetings from differ-
                                                                                                                             ent regions.
                                                                                                                               Year 2 students put on a grand cultural pres-
                                                                                                                             entation during the whole-school assembly on
                                                                                                                             Friday, showcasing what they’ve learned colour-

                                                                                                                             fully and engagingly. Each class represented key
                                                                                                                             regions of Nigeria, bringing the country’s diver-
                                                                                                                             sity to life through their vibrant performances:

                                                                                                                             - The Whales Class proudly represented the
                                                                                                                             Northern Region (Hausa), presenting their
                                                                                                                             traditional northern attire, food like Tuwon
                                                                                                                             Shinkafa and suya, and demonstrating warm

                                                                                                                                                                                     greetings and religious practices.

                                                                                                                                                                                     - The Dolphin Class brought the Eastern Region
                                                                                                                                                                                     (Igbo) to the stage, highlighting the beauty of Igbo
                                                                                                                                                                                     traditional clothing and foods like Ofe Nsala and
                                                                                                                                                                                     Abacha and showcasing respectful greetings and

                                                                                                                                                                                     cultural heritage.

                                                                                                                                                                                     - The Orca Class represented the Southern Region
                                                                                                                                                                                     (Yoruba), shining in their depiction of Yoruba at-
                                                                                                                                                                                     tire and tasty dishes like amala and Gbegiri, with
                                                                                                                                                                                     lively greetings and religious practices unique to the
                                                                                                                           South.

                                                                                                                           The assembly was a wonderful celebration of
                                                                                                                           Nigerian unity in diversity, and the students’ pres-
                                                                                                                           entations were both educational and entertaining,
                                                                                                                           leaving the audience beaming with pride.

                                                                                                                           We are proud of our Year 2 students for their
                                                                                                                           hard work, creativity, and teamwork in bringing

                                                                                                                           the beauty of Nigeria’s culture to life. It was an
                                                                                                                           unforgettable experience!


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