International Day Mexico - Part III

Today, twenty-seven seventh and eighth-grade students from Amna Bint Wahab Preparatory School for Girls participated in Planet Georgetown’s third session of International Day Mexico. The event provided the girls with a glimpse of Mexican history and culture and an introduction to International Relations programming of SFS-Q.

Over the course of the morning, students took part in several hands-on activities, including mapping exercises and Spanish vocabulary lessons. At the end of class time, students used their imaginations and new knowledge of Mexico to write their own postcards as if they were Mexican tourists. Many chose to practice their Spanish as they wrote home about the beautiful weather (“lots of sol – meaning sun”) and spicy food Mexicans eat.

During a scavenger hunt, staff led teams of students around the LAS building, collecting hidden items. The friendly competition allowed students the opportunity to learn more about Georgetown’s campus and the programs it hosts, while interacting with SFS-Q faculty and staff.

After the students worked up their appetites, a full spread of Mexican finger foods provided byCooking with Gill Catering awaited them. As usual, Gill’s chili-packed snacks were a great hit, attracting a number of SFS-Q faculty and staff to join the students for lunch.

The girls wrapped up the day in art class, where they crafted their own Mexican paper flowers. Full of energy, the students snapped several pictures to remember the day by, as they left with bouquets of their own tissue paper creations and certificates of participation.

Planet Georgetown staff would like to thank Amna Bint Wahab Prep for their lively participation in today's event.  Next stop: International Day Nigeria!