Princess Primary School celebrates Africa’s independence
For the past four years, Princess Primary School has been commemorating this day with colourful, themed festivities, and despite the dark cloud looming over the world, this year was no different.
Every year on 25 May, Africans throughout the world commemorate the successes of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU) in its fight against colonialism.
For the past four years, Princess Primary School has been commemorating this day with colourful, themed festivities, and despite the dark cloud looming over the world, this year was no different. Each of the classes in the school was assigned an African country to research – from the food to interesting facts and their presidencies. On 25 and 26 May, each of the classes came dressed in the traditional attire of their allocated country with prizes for those who excelled in their representations of each country.
The event was held over two days due to the alternating schedules of the learners, and on each day six classes, from Grade RR to Grade 7, were chosen as winners . On 25 May, the top classes (in order) were Mrs Mmutle’s Grade 2 class (Togo); Mrs Dibetso’s Grade 1 class (Nigeria); and Mrs Relekgari’s Grade 2 class (Lybia). On 26 May, first place went to Ms Ngwayibanjwa’s Grade 6 class (the Democratic Republic of Congo); second place went to Ms Letshekga’s Grade 7 class (Lesotho); and third place went to Mrs Rampfumedzi’s Grade 5 class (Mozambique).
The school’s Deputy Principal, Daniel Nkau, said Princess Primary commemorates Africa Day each year to encourage their learners to embrace the African continent and the cultural diversities of its people.
