The British International School Meets Spring With Welsh Tradition

By Author: Vera Chernysh
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For the last 5 years, the British International School has celebrated the first day of spring in line with Welsh traditions – St. David’s Day. On the 1st of March the school was decorated with daffodils, a Welsh emblem, and 40 students took part in the talent show in honour of the day.

The school administration announced the talent show in mid-February to give the children time to prepare. With the theme of either spring or Wales, performers could prepare works in a number of disciplines: poetry readings, musical performance, singing, art contest with paintings, and finally a creative project that allowed children to tell about Wales in an open format.

Although it wasn’t necessary to take part in all the categories  choosing one and performing well was sufficient, multi-art-form performers where tipped for the main prize.

The British International School regards traditions of the United Kingdom, including St. David’s Day, as part of their most sacred celebrations. For at least three centuries Welsh men, women and children have attached daffodils and leeks, the national symbols of Wales, ...
... to their lapels whilst taking part in parades in the nations high streets.

“We aim at creating an exciting environment in which children learn how to think and apply what has been learned. That is why we emphasize versatility in the development of our students. We try to ensure, that they are successful not only in academic disciplines, but are also motivated to develop their artistic skills. That is why we hold talent contests, our students perform at the school theatre, and visit extracurricular sport clubs that are part of the school”, stated Olga Zastavna, General Director of the British International School.