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INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND CULTURAL DAY

From Celebrating various cultures worldwide is always fun in Abuja Prep, considering we house
students from over 11 countries worldwide. This year, the theme for the celebration is
Ms. Juliet's desk “Festivals”.

special observances or an often periodic celebration or program of events or entertain-
Deputy Head of School The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a festival as “a time of celebration marked by
ment having a specified focus”. From this definition, our key focus here is to help our
students embrace the cultural differences in our small community, leading to a greater
understanding of each other.

Dear Parents, Our Festival celebration provides students with invaluable exposure to cultural diversity
in a tangible environment. Through music, dance, cuisine, and drinks, students and their

Welcome to another week. Congratulations to our “Bambini” team, which came 3rd families can understand the various cultures represented at the event.
in the annual football tournament organised by Regent Schools. Congratulations to all Below is a list of all the festivals we will be represented this year;
the children who came to represent the school in the under-7 and 11 categories. For
our parents and friends who came to cheer and support us, we say “thank you” for Playgroup: from Japan, Bubbles Festival

always turning up and making the loudest cheer as usual. Nursery: from Australia, NAIDOC day
Reception: from Nigeria, Edo Festival
Year 1: USA, Balloon Festival
Year 2: Brazil, Rio Carnival
Year 3: Egypt, Sphinx Festival

Year 4: Nigeria, Ojude Oba
Year 5: India, Festival of Colours
Year 6: China, Chinese New Year
Specialists/Admin/Kitchen: Hawaii, Aloha Festival

Please check the class dojo for more information about the costumes required for the

day. Your child’s teacher has posted pictures on the dojo of costume ideas.

So, what do we have for this week? The year is fast coming to an end, and we can’t This celebration promises to be exciting, especially for the new parents in our commu-
wait to see all the good things 2025 has in store for us. nity.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 7th December 2024. The venue is the Regent Second-
Calendar Reminders ary School.
Thursday, 21st November: Taekwondo grading for the students in the Taekwondo
club. Have a lovely week ahead.

Thursday, 27th to 2nd December: Control Test for students in Years 3 to 6
Wednesday, 4th December: Roman Day for students in Year 3 Juliet Goje.
Saturday, 7th December: International food and cultural day.

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