Gambia Day Thursday November 8th 2007

The entire of Year 7 were off time table to experience performing arts, the language, the culture and flavours of Gambia. At the start of the day the students attended an assembly where they learnt citzenship issues relating to this area of African culture. Throughout the day they took part in a variety of workshops including art, music,dance and food, many of which were delivered by local
Gambian residence.

The aims of the day were to give students the opportunity to develop their artistic, practical and performance skills along side professionals. To promote confidence and team building and to further students understanding of Gambian/African culture.

"It was very good and we learned lots of new things and learned how to communicate with the Gambian people and tried some of their food and it was lush." Haydon Flanagan.

"A fun and creative day. It was interesting to learn about a totally different country." Jeremy Foster.

"I really liked the day. Now I understand the Gambian culture." Ellie Hooper

"The Gambian food tasted nice and the celebration at the end was really fun." Arnas Zuirblgg.

"I enjoyed the Gambian Day and the dancing with Moses." Sarah Mansfield

"The drumming was fun but it hurt your hands."
Leanne Stafford.

"The Gambia Day was educational fun. I'm suprised I like spinach water!" Drew Grimmes

The day ended with a celebration in the hall where the students watched a video about one of our school trips to the Gambia, there own workshops that day and a display by the guests of drumming and dancing.