Student Salute Diversity
November 02, 2000 — Students salute diversity during an International Day last week Friday. Six to nine-year-olds studied the culture, dress, food and myths of Ancient Greece.
"Their preparation for International Day have clearly given them a framework and foundation for wondering and learning about people and places around the world.'' said Montessori spokeswoman Sarah Lorimer-Turner.
That afternoon, students dressed in international costumes and paraded around the Peace Pole, singing international and cultural songs.
"The children have enjoyed looking at various gods and goddesses, as well as looking at the various myths that go with them.
"They also studied with great enthusiasm, Greek architecture and created samples of Greek pottery.'' Other classrooms in the school studied the Caribbean cultures and ate food prepared in the regional fashion.
A book fair concluded the day of diversity at Montessori Academy.