EIS Benin

Happy Thanksgiving!

In our celebration of holidays and festivals around the world, we had during this month of November, Diwali: the Hindu ''Festival of Light" and Thanksgiving, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.
 
Sarah, Marjory and Ketsia of Year 2 wrote a lovely Thanksgiving poem to share, and talked about the many things for which they were grateful in class.
A lovely poem
 
Years 2 and 3 put forth the message in assembly that: Although the world is not perfect, we should all stop, look, listen and think about all that we have for which we can give thanks.

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Year 2 pupils become budding botanists after their outing to the nearby green space called Botanico.

Year 6 had the opportunity to learn more about recycling and repurposing from the "Recycling Queen."

Studies reveal that children who spend time with grandparents, or the elderly in general, gain wisdom and patience. The Year 5 French class happily write about their interaction with the grandmother of classmate, Alice Mathieu.

Year Five children reflect on the meaning of the fresco by Brazilian artist, Eduardo Kobra.

Years Three and Four make use of the postal system in Benin to send cards and letters to family and friends.