Posts By Tracy Aroozoo
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Japanese Term 3 2017
Mongolia week 5,6 and 7.
In this series of lessons we are all excited to learn about Mongolia’s amazing Throat singing traditions and skills.
In Mongolia, classical throat singing and playing of the “whoor” ( Mongolia’s version of a guitar) is taught at various universities and the children were amazed at the beauty and variety of sounds and versions of singing that can be made with the throat, including throat whistling and chest whistling!
Many fascinating you tube clips were viewed and discussed with the focus on Mongolia’s traditions and how we need to put ourselves in their “shoes” to truly understand significant differences in cultures and to be respectful of them.
We also studied the traditional customs of Mongolia and the students came to the realisation they have many customs that are similar to our own.
For example- inviting guests to eat and drink when they visit homes and respecting their elders.
Our year 3 classes watching and listening to traditional throat singing styles.
learning the legend of the Andai Dance and its importance.
Comparing Australian and Mongolian customs.
Comparing Australian and Mongolian customs.
Cultural Studies Weeks 3 and 4
This fortnight in Cultural Studies we are learning about traditional Mongolian clothes and the beautiful Gers/Yerts/Yurts that they live within Mongolia!
The Year 1,2,and 3 classes have been comparing their winter clothes with that of Mongolian clothes and we all agree that they really know how to keep warm on the frigid cold winters of Mongolia.
They year 4,5 and 6 classes have also been taking a detailed look at what they have learnt this year and reflected on information that has made an impact on their depth of understandings within the cultures of the countries we have covered this year.
It was very rewarding for me as their teacher to read the evidence of their learning and see their maturing outlook on becoming tolerant, aware and respectful of different cultures and their respective traditions.
Above are some of the samples of their work. In reflection, the students have remembered and discovered so many different facets of Asia and made their learning a growing part of their developing cultural awareness.
Term 4 Marvellous Mongolia! Week 1 and 2
Welcome to another fascinating term of learning in Cultural Studies!
This term I have decided to show the students a truly amazing country that is as diverse and different as you can get from our Australia.
Mongolia is a beautiful country that is full of tradition and simplicity. This fortnight we viewed a You tube clip of Mongolia and the students were so surprised at the incredible country side and the way of life the nomadic Mongolians have.
They were certainly interested in learning more and this first set of lessons has sparked their thirst for more!
We have learnt about the Mongolian Flag and the symbolism of the colour red- prosperity, Blue- the beautiful sky of Mongolia and the yellow “Soyombo” which is a collection of symbols in a column that represent fire, sun,moon,earth, water and the Ying Yang symbol.
Here we are watching a you- tube clip introducing Mongolia and what the people and scenery look like as well and discovering what the climate and animals are like.
Many children remarked on the differences to the other asian countries we have studied.
Here we see the country of Mongolia and its neighbours- Russia, China and Kazakhstan.
We looked at the position of Mongolia and realised how the position in the world would affect the weather and the style of traditional clothing within the country.
Here we are drawing the Mongolian national flag and comparing it with our own.
Cultural Studies – Indian Expo extravaganza!
This fortnight the students at St Emilie’s had the wonderful opportunity to display their weeks of hard work and learning discoveries in our India Expo in the hall on Wednesday.
It was a really special evening where our year 6 guides were able to take visitors through the distinctive learning opportunities and cultural understandings that we have studied this term.
Jordan explaining Gond Art
Marc and Connor showing off our Indian Elephants
Chelsea and Alessia teach us about Hindi prayer mats.
Lillian and Shania show off the Pre-Primary 3-D version of the folk tale”Rama, Sita and the Demon King!”
Rachel shows us the children and what place in the world they are from.
Georgia and Isabella were “a-light” with information about the Diwali candles, and full of fun facts about this important festival in Indian culture.
Shenae, Shanice and Cara were informing people about Henna designs and the Kindy children’s family history.
Jordana and Gigi were full bottle on the marvellous Mother Theresa and her impact on the poor and poverty stricken in India.
Ethan and Alex’s display show they year 5 efforts of images with powerful words to evoke change in India and its society.
Maddy and Anisha were proud to show off the Year 2 efforts of the national bird of India- the Peacock!
Tomos was proud to discuss the heritage of families within St Emilie’s and where they came from.
we were very fortunate to have Maneesha Freeth with two of her friends who gave beautiful detailed and delicate henna Tattoos to our students.
Mrs Aroozoo and our students in Indian Dress.
Close up of the detail in our Dhurrie prayer mats.
Lara and Chido teach us about Rangoli art and its importance in Indian festivals and Diwali celebrations.
We were busy all night with families coming through to appreciate our learning.
The beautifully detailed year 6 henna masks.
Close up!
Bringing the Australian Curriculum to families has been a wonderful experience for us all!