Poetry Night - Oumseya Sha3riyah
ISC - Choueifat
November 21, 2014
On the 21st of November, 2014, the school hosted the annual “Omsiya She’reya” (Poetry Night). Students from Grades 6 to 12 dazzled the audience with their beautiful performances of reciting Arabic poems. Among the honored guests was a famous Lebanese poet and journalist who kicked off the evening with a motivating speech about cherishing the Lebanese heritage and rich past.
The event highlighted the close collaboration between the SLO® and the Arabic Department.
January 05, 2015
Tradition Exhibition
Zakho International School - Kurdistan
Grade 3 & 4
January 10, 2015
In order to teach students about Kurdish folklore, culture and daily life before the contemporary period, the Zakho International School held an exhibition of Kurdish culture and traditions for Grades 3 and 4.
Students brought in family heirlooms to put on display for their fellow students and brought in heaping piles of traditional Kurdish food. After the Director cut the ribbon signifying the start fof the exhibition, the students were led in groups around displays of traditional tools and crafts used by Kurds in their daily lives. The students listened spellbound as Kurdish teachers explained the use of each tool and heirloom. Singing Kurdish folk songs the students enjoyed the food and they enjoyed each other's company.
January 12, 2015
