As part of their global link to India, Year 6 took part in an 'Introduction to India' Day. Special guest Natasha Koshti-Symons treated the children to a range of experiences including a short talk and presentation about India and its culture, a demonstration of jewellery and Indian clothes, a Henna demonstration and Bollywood dancing - read the report below for more details.
Natasha was shortlisted for the Positive Role Model Award for Race, Religion & Faith in the National Diversity Awards 2019 and was interviewed on ITV National News on 19th September - see link.
Introduction to India Day
Report by Jess A and Elsie B
On the 19th of November 2019, Year 6 pupils learnt all about India. Our visitor, Natasha Koshti-Symons, taught Bollywood dancing to us and we performed it to some of our parents and carers at the end of the day. Natasha has trained with a professional Bollywood dancer she said that she was very strict.During the day, Natasha taught us about all the different Bollywood hand positions. There was the flower, pinch and base. Before break Natasha painted some beautiful henna on the back of our hands. She used a substance called ’Magic Henna’ which dries fairly quickly. She told us that the black henna is very dangerous and can give you a burn.
Natasha’s father also came and helped with the music and told us
facts about India. Later on, Natasha came into our classrooms and told us all
about India. She showed us lots of Indian artefacts, jewellery and religious
objects. We were able to smell some Indian scents. Natasha asked some of us to
try on some of her Indian clothes including a sari which was almost the width of the
room! They were very glittery and sparkly. We all had a fantastic day.
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