Sponsor Francine's High School Education in Zambia

Before the actual day, we had rehearsal in preparation for Traditional Day.  During the process, I learnt that I do not easily give up on things. Despite the dance being hard, my friends and I persevered.  This practice also taught
me how to respect people that are put in charge in spite of their financial status or age.  Traditional day at Chalo
is the day set not only for students but teachers and parents, as well. This is a day when different traditional
dances are performed, various traditional foods prepared for lunch, prefects are coronated and awards are
given to the most deserving students.  This year’s traditional day was held on the 7th October in the Chalo Trust
School.  This traditional day was amazing because of the different acts performed by different people. Different acts
were portrayed on stage by the students who ranged in age from Grade 8 to 12. Every grade had their own dance. Teachers performed their own dance, as well. Apart from dancing, the drama club had prepared a very nice piece of the sketch, which was amazing. As a tradition, awards were given to deserving students and 2018 prefects were coronated.  I was very excited to be part of the people that were dancing, especially that the dance I was part
of was the day. This was my favorite act to be in because I was enjoying myself, and it was fun and interesting to dance with my friends, who happen to be my classmates.  Traditional Day is very important to me, because
I get to learn more about Zambian tradition from various provinces. I also learn different traditional dances from other tribes, and I get to eat traditional food for lunch.  I was especially happy with how the event turned out, because I was
chosen as a prefect.  Though this will make next year more difficult because I will hold more responsibility, I look forward
to developing my leadership skills. I was also amazed by the new dances that were excellently performed.

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