Tuesday, April 19, 2011

End of term









Another term is done. For some of us, this meant a goodbye. For others, a needed break to rest and refresh for the coming term. For all, a time of meaning.
During the final week of the term, we enjoyed a number of significant events: there were
One event that will be a fitting one to highlight for you all, in that it was an appropriate finale of sorts to the term, was the Music Recital. This event was also held on April 1st [ once again, we are not kidding!] and it brought together the musical talents of a great number of our gifted students--and staff! Thanks go, as they have so often lately, to our dedicated Parent Teacher Organization members, who coordinated this event and provided a lavish reception afterwards.
During the recital, we enjoyed the MC'ing talents of our Form 6 class: David, Patience, and Dennis provided well-rounded and humorous introductions and transitions. The recital itself showcased a broad range of performances, illustrating how varied our students are in their talents:
Grades 1-3, for instance, sang and danced their way into the audience hearts with their rendition of "Sunshine in my heart." Grades 4-7 followed with "From Heaven you came Helpless Babe," complete with a harmonic descant. Individuals sang fine solos and duets, such as Samuel's "You are my Strength when I am weak" and Womba's "Great is the Lord." Others provided instrumental pieces, with Eunice, Kathleen, Arushi, and Thoko demonstrating skill on the recorder, while Mwansa and Illunga treated us to an African drumming duet. And how could we neglect the delight of the Boatman family with their accordion ensemble?
Yes, it was a fine performance by all--and one that we hope to continue as a bit of an Amano tradition!

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