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CULTURAL FAMILY PICNIC
We had our first ever family picnic on the 25th of November, from 3:30-6:00pm in front of the Trade Training Centre. It was a great afternoon of fun and food for family and friends!
Nyibol Atoc, 2016’s Culture Captain, hosted the event. Achouth Mayuom, Anyieth Mabiei, and Asyai Luk helped Ms. Hemiak and Mr. Flanagan with the games. We had fun playing the Bring Me game, the three legged-race, chess, and trivia. It was also a great day to see old friends again.
The food was simply amazing, and we have Ms. Jowett, Mula Masaga, Riel Mayuom, Mrs. Ruta Tulaga and Ms. Isaac to thank for the fantastic spread!
We’d also like to give a shout out to Ms. Currey for the beautiful face painting, as well as Mr. Hart for organizing our sounds for the day. Lachlan Keighery, Sharie May Castillo, Henry Lal Din Mawi and Roda Thangaw sang, while we had Samoan and Nauru-an dancers liven the stage with beautiful performances.
“The Cultural Family Picnic was a fantastic event. We were so excited to see the many families who attended. The food was awesome, the games were fun, the singers and dancers were amazing, and it was enjoyed by all”. --- Ms. Hemiak, EAL Coordinator
“We’d like to extend a very big thank you to all who were involved and all who attended Staughton College’s Cultural Family Picnic. The performers who dedicated their time for rehearsal were amazing and to be commended for their brilliant entertainment of singing and traditional dances. This was a great opportunity for families to experience the Staughton community and we look forward to hosting another cultural family picnic next year. “ --- Ms. Jowett, EAL Teacher
“It’s amazing how the students involved in organising this event worked so enthusiastically and co-operatively. Of course with Ms Medina’s great organisation and leadership, it’s no surprise. It was very entertaining and a lot of fun.” … Mr Flanagan, EAL teacher.
“Why do we do what we do? When you see the brilliant smiles of these students…the joy and pride in their eyes in being able to share a part of their culture, then you’ll understand. We were happy to see the staff and families enjoy the afternoon. Cheers and thank you to everyone who was instrumental in making this all happen.” --- Ms. Medina, MEA
Yvette Medina
Multicultural Education Aide
Staughton College
