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SPRING
2012
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“They are seeing
that everyone can
overcome their
differences,”
said Zahr.
“We don’t
want them to
think that
people in need
are helpless and
can’t do anything
in their lives.”
Indeed, the choir later gave a beautiful
performance for their young guests.
The deaf children were waiting in the
playground. Again, some initial awkward-
ness. Suddenly, a ball was found and
before long, boys from both groups were
playing football earnestly. Somehow the
girls stumbled upon the international sign
language of beauty as they admired each
other’s hair.They also ended up running
around the playground playing tag.
Looking on, CM1 teacher Zeinab Zahr
looked pleased. “I’m so glad they’re play-
ing together,” she said. “That’s the idea.”
As part of the PYP theme over the last
few weeks, the fourth graders have been
inquiring into the roles of NGOs, the ser-
vices they offer, and their own responsi-
bilities towards people in need. Students
have been researching, interviewing, and
reading about NGOs.
It was time to see an NGO at work for
themselves and meet its benefactors.
“They are seeing that everyone can over-
come their differences,” said Zahr. “We
don’t want them to think that people in
need are helpless and can’t do anything in
their lives.”
Back at IC, the fourth graders have
already started preparing for their next
project: putting on a play to raise money
for the LSBD.
Rehearsals are well underway. Tickets will
be duly sold to parents.