Race Relations Day

Its Race Relations Day on Friday 21st March, and we hold our celebrations on Friday 20th March. This is one of our favourite days of the year! 

The diversity of cultures and ethnicities in our school is what makes it really special, and Race Relations Day is a time to share the awesome things about our own. We share food, dress up and learn more about each other.

From Children Just Like Me
Published in association with UNICEF
Available in non-fiction, call number 305

Books celebrating children all over the world
on display in our library

Our school library has some books about children all over the world. Children Just Like Me features a young Maori girl alongside children from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

excerpt from Prejudice and Difference by Paul Wignall.
Available in non fiction, call number 303

Sometimes our differences aren't celebrated, and we need to stick up for ourselves and our friends. We have a few books that deal with how to manage racism, and other kinds of prejudice.

Our Race Relations Day is a fun way to learn about each other and break down any barriers to understanding. Make sure you check out the school website for photos on the day!!

http://www.owairaka.school.nz/latest-news/