The Cultural Pavilion

IB Education

Mar 30

At the beginning of each year, MDS students vote to learn more about a Spanish-speaking country, then study their culture and traditions throughout the academic year.

Students voted to learn more about Colombia this year and tomorrow, the MDS gymnasium will become a self-guided museum for families to see students' creations demonstrating their knowledge of:

culture
history
traditions
gestures
music
crafts

and even have a taste of some traditional foods! Gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free options will be available. All the dishes are nut-free. Enjo

Nos vemos pronto y arriba Colombia! -Sra. Barbosa.

Colombian Arepas! MUCHAS GRACIAS 6th grade!

Eighth Grade is ready!

Get ready for the third grade performance! They also learned about the ancient civilizations from Colombia in Spanish class and made a poster to share their learning.

4th grade and Middle School focus on deeper aspects of the culture. They used research skills and worked on making a visual for the event. Some topics they researched are: history, common jobs, diseases, concept of beauty, immigration, gestures and non verbal communication, misconceptions and stereotypes, government, landforms, education, games, etc.

First graders made Marimondas. A mask used in a special festival in Colombia called “Festival de Barranquilla” which is celebrated from March 26th -29th. Elementary grades learned the Colombian culture by experiencing a cultural kit.