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Doha College, one of the oldest British schools in Qatar and home to students from 72 nationalities, celebrated British Day, a now annual tradition. Scheduled to complement the celebration of HM Queen Elizabeth II's birthday by the British Embassy in Qatar, the festivities focused on British achievers through the centuries, like Isaac Newton, Beatrix Potter, William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill, The Beatles and Richard Branson.
The school was privileged to welcome two guests from the British Embassy on the day, Deputy Director Trade & Investment Kunle Ogunbanjo, and 2nd Secretary (Political & Prosperity) Dan Mantini. They shared with the children interesting facts about Great Britain and its strong links to Qatar.
One of the most impactful activities of the day was that organised in the Year 5 hub; wherein the children painted abstract representations of the"Union Jack" flag, on which they superimposed images of British Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson. The story of Lady Grey-Thompson, a former wheelchair racer, a parliamentarian and a television presenter, it offered the children an inspiring symbol of determination, perseverance and hard work.
Dressed exclusively in red, white and blue, the students and the staff engaged in a plethora of activities designed to enjoy everything British, from green screen assisted pictures with bearskin-clad Royal Guards, down to savouring unmistakably British cucumber sandwiches, shortbread and scones.
Senior Vice Principal of Doha College and Head of Primary said"We are delighted to be able to bring the children stories of success and achievement, in a fun frame that will ensure the children will remember what they've learnt about Britain, its culture and its long history with Qatar."
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11/04/2017
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