On our Yr 7 Gambia global citizenship day in November the students learnt about the culture of this African country. The year group were off normal timetable to participant in dance, drama, music, art and food workshops.

The students had a thoroughly enjoyable day and learnt about the culture of this unique and friendly country. Artists from Africa  delivered vibrant  performing arts related activities and learnt more about the country.

Music and dance are an integral part of everyday culture in the Gambia.

Commonweal school visits the Gambia every two years, and visited in October 2010. They are twinned with several schools in Gunjur village and the school visits these on their bi yearly visits to hold workshops in the performing arts.

Student Comments:-

"I thought that this day encouraged me to appreciate other cultures," Paige Curtis.

"The Gambia Day was really good, it was fun doing all the things that Gambia people do and how they live," Luke Daniels.

"The project was very enjoyable. It boosted my confidence in many ways. I have never done Gambian dance before and I got the chance to perform on stage," Tyler Gerring.

"It was fun to learn about other people," Lucy Waiters.

"It was fun and I especially like the cooking," Cerys Hughes

"I really enjoyed the dancing and trying a dish that they make in Gambia," Imogen Gaffney.

"I thought it was a great thing to do. I especially liked learning about the culture," Alejandro.