This month's In-Reach celebrated Chinese New Year. When I asked if any of the VI team at Kings Copse had any ideas what we could do, I was amazed when one of our team suggested Dragon dancing, as she had a Dragon at home!
So after a little practice with Year R earlier in the week, we were set to show our VI pupils and our guests how it was done. With authentic chinese musical accompaniment (a CD) and the expert guidance from the VI staff, our Dragon began to sway and dance around the hall.
All of the children were offered the opportunity not only to 'have-a-go' but also to have a good close-up look and investigation of the Dragon.
Pupil questions could be answered and the Dragon head studied.
Whilst the Dragon danced across the hall, the remaining pupils who were waiting for their turn had a number of activities where they could make their own dancing dragon, chinese lantern or find out which was their birth year animal.
To finish, our afternoon tea was suplimented with prawn crackers with a selection of chinese sauces to dip (nothing hot!) and with a Chinese fortune cookie for all who attended, children, adults and carers. For some the future seemed to hold great things including foriegn travel and lottery winners. Time will tell !!!
Thanks to all who attended and especially to Mrs CC who has a Dragon in her loft!!!
