Students in harmony
Four Year 9 students from the Umina Campus of Brisbane Waters Secondary College attended Harmony Day at the Japanese Gardens in East Gosford on March 23, along with other students from around the Central Coast.
According to school principal Mr Frank Gasper, the day allowed students to share information about the various cultural backgrounds in their schools.
They were entertained by the Aboriginal Dance and Music groups from Gorokan High School and were able to learn about and participate in Capoeira (Afro-Brazilian Dance/Martial Arts) with a group from Newcastle and Taiko Drumming (Japanese/Indonesian Drumming) with the Rhythm Hunters.
They also talked with some University students about Islam.
"The activities gave the students a better understanding of these various cultures, and many were keen to learn more about them," Mr Gasper said.
Newsletter, 7 May 2010
Frank Gasper, BWSC Umina