Tuesday, November 13th was a somewhat different day for our Year 6 class. The usual routines of their typical Tuesday were abandoned as they headed off to the TCI Community College. As you are probably aware, November is celebrated as Tourism Awareness Month in the Turks and Caicos Islands; and the Community College operated a series of different workshops in order to celebrate and recognise the importance of tourism to our country.
The theme, Embracing Cultures, allowed our Year 6 students to celebrate the diverse range of cultures present in the TCI; and to consider how this diverse population is essential to continued and improved tourist experiences. Presentations, stories, music, dance and food ensured that the day was entertaining, informative and filling.
As the students reflected on the trip it was pleasing to see the learning gained. Despite only being out of class for a short period of time, they were keen to share all of the exciting and interesting aspects from the day. Improved geographical knowledge was a highlight for some; while others enjoyed tasting some of the delicious food that was on offer!
An enjoyable trip that exposed our students to lots of local and global cultural encounters! A massive thank you to our parent volunteers who aided with transport; and who supported the students while they engaged with the activities on offer at the TCI Community College.
