…Hocus Pocus! On January 29, two extremely tricky magicians, as well as many fine pianists, singers, dancers and violinists, visited Aichi International School (AIS).
These talents were Aichi’s students, of course, performing for their friends and families at the school’s annual Talent Show held in the AIS Concert Hall. This year, everyone was excited to watch 13 acts by some very talented students. Following the show, teachers, friends, and families had snacks and mingled before heading out to enjoy the fine Saturday weather.
In other news, AIS held its annual Speech Contest on February 18. Elementary students — as well as a few Orca representatives — delivered speeches, which they either memorized or read aloud in front of teachers, parents, and three judges. Students were critiqued in areas such as delivery, eye contact, posture, and pronunciation. If the students wrote their own speeches, they were also critiqued on content, organization, and closure. This year’s topics ranged from creative pieces such as “My Dream House” to opinion pieces such as “My Favourite Thing.” Although only five students went home with a gold award, everyone was a winner!
As AIS finishes up its 2010–11 school year, the school’s leaders would like to say a big thank you to all staff, parents, and students. It was a busy year, but nonetheless a great one!
— SHEILA PATTON
