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As
is the case in many schools, special events
are often a highlight of the year. Perhaps because
we are a small school or maybe as a result of
the strong ties between the school and the community,
these events are often accompanied by an extra
element of involvement and enthusiasm.
Children’s
Day
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Older kids use their artistic ablities to make the day fun for all! | |
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Día
de Los Niños or Children’s
Day, similar to Mother’s or
Father’s Day, is a day set
aside in Costa Rica to honor children. Instead of a day of classes students get the opportunity to enjoy activities such as face painting, relay races, theater games, and treats. | |
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The first team to blow the flour out of the cup wins the game and the glory. | |
Independence
Day
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Children
participate in a traditional Costa
Rican dance. | |
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September
15th is Costa
Rican Independence Day. School closes and students participate in a parade in the nearby towns of Cerro Plano and Santa Elena. Children,
dress in attire that represents Costa Rican traditions and values held by the school and Quaker community. | |
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Children
create faroles or torches, an important
element in the local celebration. | |
Sports Day
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Community
wide participation and fantastic
weather all contribute to make
Sports Day a huge success! The funds
raised are set aside for the physical education and arts programs. | |
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Christmas
Fair
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Community
members sell handicrafts from their
country of origin, Ecuador. | |
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The Christmas
Fair is yet another important fund
raising event for the school. Local
artists support the Christmas craft
bazaar by offering a percentage
of their sales to the school and
in turn gain community wide exposure
and support. | |
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A
local craftsman displays his work. | |
Christmas
Program
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An
enactment of The Grinch. | |
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The Christmas
holiday would not be complete without
the Children’s Christmas Program. | |
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Children
perform a song of greetings from
around the world. | | |
