Parkview Pre-Primary learners celebrate African Day
“If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa.” says Parkview Pre-Primary School.
On 25 May 1963, Africa made history with the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) the precursor to the African Union (AU).
Africa Day is intended to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the OAU from its creation on May 25, 1963, in the fight against colonialism and apartheid, as well as the progress that Africa has made while reflecting upon the common challenges that the continent faces in a global environment.
The staccato of drumming greeted the Parkview Pre-Primary learners as they came to school on 25 May, their teachers chanting their names and bringing Africa Day to life for the young pupils. “I think it’s important for our children to be proud of where they live,” says Debbie Brown, Executive Head and key organiser of the day’s celebrations.
Ranging from two and a half years up to five years old, crinkly smiles and happy jumps was just the start as the children participated in group drumming and ate food from across our continent, including mielies and milk tarts.
“After I dropped off my daughter, I had a good ol’ cry all the way to work. As the saying goes, ‘Africa is not a place, it’s a feeling’, and I got all the feelings that morning!” said Tamlyn Kerr, mom.
Parkview Pre-Primary made this Hemingway quote come to life this Africa Day, “If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa.”
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