The day-long Planet Georgetown event marks SFS-Qatar’s ongoing efforts to foster excitement and interest in geography, writing, and international relations among local youth.
SFS-Qatar staff and students facilitated the day’s events. Upon arrival, SFS-Qatar staff member and native Nigerian, Wumi Akinade, helped welcome the students at a mock Passport Control. As part of the simulation, students were required to purchase pretend visas and practice greetings in Yoruba, one of the three main tribal languages spoken in Nigeria.
Language activities led by Akinade continued into the classroom along with discussion about the value of community and elderly respect among the Yoruban people.
The day progressed with variety of creative learning activities showcasing Nigeria, including mapping exercises designed to challenge the students’ geographical knowledge of West Africa and an introduction to the dances of Nigeria’s nomadic Wodaabe tribe. “My favorite part of the day was making the African masks, and learning the fun Nigerian language,” said ninth-grade student, Yahya Zakaria Hanash.
A scavenger hunt of the LAS building and lunchtime reception, featuring traditional Nigerian cuisine such as fragrant bean stew and black-eyed bean pancakes, broke up class time and allowed the young visitors to interact with the greater SFS-Q community.
Students and teachers of Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim School for Boys were awarded certificates for their participation in the day’s event.
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