International Day

International Day is a big celebration at Sera's school. The teachers were busy preparing for this day, transforming the school to represent the different continents. Parents also had to get involved (but of course). We made flags, provided national decorations, prepared special food dishes particular to our country (oma made kruid koek) and got our children dressed in their national costume. Sera wore her favourite cheongsam from auntie Evan and I prettied her hair with some flowers.

The celebration, which was themed 'A Taste of the World' centred on endless array of food from the different nationalities that made up the school community. There were pony rides, the Dubai Drummers that drew a huge audience and later got everyone dancing, henna corner and for the continent of Antarctica, an ice cream van that made every kid very happy. A busy, busy day but now school will be closed, for 2 weeks, for the Eid holidays. Even I am looking forward to relaxing a bit ... school is also hard work for the parents!!!

Sera and Yasmin pose before school drop off

Prinicpal Birgit, dressed in a traditional German, costume start the celebration

Sera took me by surprise when she willingly went up to the pony and stroked it

And then she asked to sit on him?

Dubai Drummers got the crowd into a celebratory mood

Sera drumming to the beat

Everyone couldn't help but dance. Miss Sandra, one of Sera's German teacher, dancing with her

Yasmin was not at all pleased with all the loud drumming. She stayed away from it but only gave it a chance when the crowd dispersed and the drums were being packed away