ARABIC EVENT – TUESDAY 23RD JUNE – SAVE THE DATE

Please see below details on an event focusing on the language and culture of the Arabic-speaking world. YOU DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE TO BE STUDYING ARABIC TO TAKE PART.

This virtual event will take place on Tuesday 23rd June from 13:25 – 15:00.

13:30 An introduction to Arabic language and cultures by Tony Calderbank from the QFI. This will also be an opportunity for students to share their ideas of what the Arabic-speaking world means to them

13:50 A traditional Arab story told by Elias Mattar. Elias is a Palestinian play specialist, story teller drama therapist, performer and founder of the El Bayet Centre for Performing Arts & Drama Therapy. He is a Youth well-being Programme Coordinator specialising in working with unaccompanied young asylum seekers and refugees.

14:10 A session on stereotypes of the Arab world by Hana Mohamed who works for Caabu (The Council for Arab British Understanding). This session will look at the stereotypes of the Arab world by exploring the influence of film and media stories. It will also highlight the value of looking beyond stereotypes and generalisations and explore the need for mutual respect and understanding

14:30 Live performances and discussions by Syrian American hip-hop artist Omar Offendum. Born in Saudi Arabia and now living in Los Angeles, California, Omar is also a designer, poet and peace activist whose work blends Arabic and English words and rhythms. Please see the following link to share with pupils an example of his music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWyGm1LBpnQ

This event will be delivered through a Microsoft teams webcast. This means that none of the pupils will be able to see or interact with one another. You will be able to ask questions via the Q and A function – all questions will be approved by a moderator.

The event will include multiple interactive elements such as Q&A sessions for each speaker and there will be suggested tasks that pupils to complete after the event.

DETAILS OF HOW TO JOIN THIS EVENT WILL BE POSTED EITHER TOMORROW OR ON MONDAY.

Sounds fabulous!!!

Sra. Ross