Open Day at Lunyangwa Primary

Paul and I attended the Open Day at Lunyangwa Girls’ Primary School which is partnered with St. Mark’s in Irvine. This day is for the learners to show invited guests and parents what they have been learning at school.  It was a very big event outside, beginning around 10.30a.m. and finishing around 2p.m. There was even a television crew from one of the tv stations recording.   Learners were singing, dancing, reciting poems, debating current issues, displaying spelling skills, mathematical skills and dramatizing a short play. Science experiments were shared with the audience.   I was also invited to demonstrate a short English lesson with Standard 6 using the phonics method. I was very surprised to hear I was on tv that night!  

One thing I particularly enjoyed was seeing the class teachers dance forward with their students who were receiving prizes for being the best student of the year group.  It was also very interesting to hear how they make shoe polish and to see the various produce which is grown locally.