July 2004

Cultural approach to education day

Keysborough kinder kids, their mums and grandmothers dressed in family cultural costume to mark Preschool Education Day.

The kindergarten’s 45 participants and their families represent Keysborough’s diverse cultures.

The children wore Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian, Korean and Turkish traditional dress.

There were even some wearing traditional Australian gear—AFL jumpers and scarves.

Keysborough Kindergarten Committee President Jane Hong, whose background is Korean, said the Education Day activities included preparation of nutritious food from around the world.

‘We’re trying to show that parents, committee members, kids and the teachers can work together as a team to make the most memorable time for the kids attending our centre,’ Ms Hong said.