Each year, in keeping with tradition, we find unique ways to teach the customs of Halloween so that our students can experience a part of the culture of the language they are learning. On Friday October 29th, the Primary school students of Rodion Paideia had the opportunity to celebrate one of their favorite holidays – Halloween!
By Rania Angeli, English Language Teacher
Halloween, also known as “All Hallows’ Eve,” is celebrated on October 31st, the day before All Hallows’ or All Saints Day. On this day, strange and scary things happen in the Western world. Skeletons, ghosts, and witches riding on broomsticks appear on the streets as soon as it gets dark. Children in costumes go from house to house, asking for treats with the phrase “Trick or treat”.
Each year, in keeping with tradition, we find unique ways to teach the customs of Halloween so that our students can experience a part of the culture of the language they are learning. This year was no exception. On Friday October 29th, students and teacher at Rodion Paideia celebrated Halloween with preparations that began days before.
Students made their own “trick or treat” baskets and learned to sing a “trick or treat” song. Decorations were hung and by Friday morning, students and teachers could not wait to show off their creative yet frightening costumes. Witches, scary clowns, ghosts and goblins filled the hallways of the school. Our students learned about Halloween through songs, games and crafts. They also had the opportunity to experience the fun tradition of “trick or treating” using the baskets they had made.
It was a day to remember!
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