Welcome Back Upper Primary - Glad you enjoyed the ski trip!
On Monday, February 20th, we are going to celebrate the German Carnival with all DSKI students! Carnival takes its origins from ancient European festivals, which were celebrated in Greece and Rome. During these festivities, there was a temporary release from social obligations and hierarchies to make way for the overthrow of order, joking and even debauchery. Still today, an important aspect of Carnival in Germany is making jokes about politics.
Later on, Carnival became the last big festivity before the 40 days period of fasting, the Lent. In the area around Mainz in Germany, Carnival is named “Fastnacht” which means the “night before the fasting”.
The highlight of Carnival is Rosenmontag (Rose Monday), with parades through the streets and celebrations in public squares. Carnival music is played and lots of candy thrown into the crowds. While we cannot mimic the festivities perfectly, we will have some child-friendly indoor activities with lots of fun, crafting, candy and even pinatas!
Students are encouraged to come to school dressed up on that day or they can change when they arrive at school. As there is no theme for the German Carnival, any costume is fine, but keep in mind that the students have to be able to follow their regular class schedules after the event (Students need to change for P.E.!)
The school day will begin as usual at 8:30 a.m.
There will be an introduction to the German Carnival and a Polonaise dance through the school. To round off the celebration there will be games offered in the MPR for Grades 1-6 and in Early Years for Pre-KG to Preschool.
We are looking forward to the DSKI Carnival this year!
Helau, Narri Narro und Alaaf!
The Carnival Team
