ST ANNE’S DIOCESAN COLLEGE

Ancient Egypt day is celebrated annually by the Grade 5s at Cowan House to wrap up a term of enjoyment in the classroom.

During this interactive topic, the children learn about Pharaohs,

The isiZulu first additional language Grade 8 and 11 girls represented St Anne’s at the isiZulu Day Celebration at St Nicholas in Pietermaritzburg. the Nile, pyramids and a way of life far removed from that of ours today.

For Egypt Day the children donned costumes and strutted their stuff for their parents and teachers, presenting exciting, and

This annual event enables pupils from the participating schools to prepare performances in isiZulu in celebration of the language, culture and history. After the performances often humorous, jingles.

They then participated in a fun treasure hunt and had to crack a hieroglyphic code.

Finally, they feasted on Egyptian foods at beautifully decorated tables in the dining room. they share supper together.

It is wonderful to have this very special event back on the school calendar again after Covid-19.

Term three kicked off with much excitement at Oasis Preparatory School in Main Street, Howick, with even the teachers dressing up in their back to school uniforms.