RVIS Celebrates Cultural Diversity

RIFFA VIEWS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CELEBRATES CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Riffa Views International School celebrated cultural diversity along with its students, faculty, staff, and parents, at the school’s first International Day. The event presented a perfect setting for students to have the opportunity to learn about other countries’ culture, traditions, handicrafts, food, and games.

The students also participated in a costume parade along with a presentation showing every country represented by the students, faculty and parents, featuring their country’s flag and national dress to start off the event. Then everyone was treated to a musical concert in the school’s cafetorium as the grand finale for the day.

RVIS Director, Bruce McWilliams commented: “We live in an increasingly culturally diverse society and for this reason it is important to help children understand cultural differences and recognize similarities. Cultural diversity is an important part of the learning experience of RVIS students.”

RVIS currently has 187 students enrolled from 24 different nationalities. Some of the countries represented at International Day were, Bahrain, United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, India, Korea, Pakistan, Lebanon, amongst many more.

At the International Day, students, faculty, staff and parents were also encouraged to offer donations in support of the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Mr. McWilliams commented: “RVIS decided to be a part of the solution and assist with relief efforts through donations that will reach Haiti via the United Nations World Food Program.”