Growing up in multicultural diversity can be confusing and, as a child, it is important to have your identity.
This is the view of Bheka Nhlapo Grade 8 who was dressed in his Zulu traditional attire as he celebrated Africa Day with other children at Future Nation Schools Fleurhof.
“I feel very proud and important. I understand and know where I come from and will instil these qualities to other future generations to come after me,” he said.
The school hosted the Africa Day with children celebrating their cultures and performing traditional dances and singing African songs.
“This school is very supportive and they help us learn our own identity,” said Nhlapo.
One of the teachers, Mbali Phana from Robindale, said the celebration was the first of its kind at the school. She said they went through the different cultures and dances in an effort to help the children know and understand their diversity.
“We gave our children an opportunity to explore, embrace and celebrate their own cultures. We started from the foundation phase.” She said children communicate in English at school and it was of paramount importance to help them learn other languages and explore African cultures.
Another teacher, Tshegofatso Makhafola, said there were also looking forward to organising a similar event for Heritage Day. “It is not just a celebration, we also incorporate an African element in our academic African studies,” he said.
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Details: Future Nations School Fleurhof; 011 386 2500.
