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Learning Together, Growing Together: Diversity in Our Classroom

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Learning Together, Growing Together: Diversity in Our Classroom

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In our International Mindedness Lesson, we've been discovering the wonders of diversity worldwide in our classroom. Please share a photo from your homeland, highlighting its special culture

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Hello, I am Ms. Linda Nneka Ibeh and I am from Nigeria. Nigeria is known for its diverse cultures, vibrant music and arts scene, rich history, notable literature, delicious cuisine (including dishes like jollof rice and suya), Nollywood (the Nigerian film industry), its vast natural resources (such as oil), and being the most populous country in Africa. Additionally, Nigeria has a strong presence in sports, particularly in football (soccer).

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Kaba in Makkah. Madinah. Sand and desert. Dates and palms. NEOM. Alula

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Hello I'm Maria and I am from eastern province in Saudi Arabia, a place known for its humid weather but beautiful coast lines and lovely palm trees. We also have the beautiful Qara mountain national park and jowdah national park. In addition we have one of the most largest oasis world wide which in called Alahsa where my grandparents are from. We love to take a dip in the different hot springs there and going to see animals in farms, away from the country side we have a beautiful city called alkhobar which has an insane amount of coffee shops.

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Hello, I am Ms. Saja Hamadneh ! And I'm from Jordan. It's a beautiful country in the Middle East, known for its rich history, dating back to ancient civilizations. Jordan boasts diverse cultures and traditions, a vibrant music and arts scene, and delicious cuisine like mansaf and knafeh. We also have stunning natural landscapes, from the towering mountains to the relaxing shores of the Dead Sea. Jordan is an archaeological wonder, with Petra, the "Rose City," being a must-see for any visitor.  The country is also known for its warm hospitality and strong sense of community.  In addition to its historical and cultural significance.

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Hello, my name is Mariah Ahmed I am from Hyderabad - India. India is a very diverse and multicultural country, me talking about my state or city is just like talking about a country due to its rich multicultural diverse population. It is a country with the highest population in the world with 28 states and 8 union territories with each having its own culture, language, food, clothing and heritage. Currently there are about 700 languages that are spoken in india alone.We have the second biggest movie industry in the world( bollywood). Our national language is Hindi and hockey as the national sport and lotus being the national flower. Not only culture vise but India is a diverse subcontinent when it comes to landscapes which includes of forests, mountains, rivers, plateus , valleys and even a dessert accompanied by various climatic variations in different parts of the country. It has a rich sounds of natural resources and is very famous for its abundance availability of spices which are even exported accross the world. I belong to the state Telengana,from the city Hyderabad which is famous for its food like biryani and nizami cuisine. The Royals of Nizam were the rulers of Hyderabad before we were a democratic country. Hyderabad once had the biggest diamond mines in its time, Kohinoor the biggest natural diamond found and present on the crown of the King of Britain was found in Hyderabad, during the time of Queen Victoria. It is even called the city of pearls. Charminar is the historical monument most famous in the city, the people of Hyderabad are very famous for their food and hospitality. Hyderabad is not the only city/ state with its language heritage and history, every state has its own, as I mentioned before indeed a very diversified multicultural country.

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Hello, I’m Sofia Barros! I’m from Portugal, the oldest nation in Europe, strongly influenced by the Arabs in language, architecture, food and faces. A Nation that sailed into the unknown to conquer territory, spread all over the world and left their language and their legacy behind.

Land of great writers, football, delicious food and Fado music, which is a national symbol. A little corner by the sea, full of history, culture, and the most beautiful landscapes: beaches, mountains, inactive volcanoes, natural parks, and historic centers.

Welcome to Portugal!

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Hi, my name is Avni Paltansing and I am from the Netherlands. The Netherlands is a small country in Western Europe with a population of only 18 million people. We are famous for tulips, cheese, canals and windmills. Did you know that the Netherlands is for one third below sea level and that we have more bikes than people? We are home to famous painters, such as Rembrandt and Van Gogh. Fun fact, even though the colors of our flag are red, white and blue, our national color is actually orange, as our royal family bears the name “House of Orange”.

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Hello, I am Ahmed Alowfi and I am from Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is known for its rich cultural heritage, vast deserts, and Islamic landmarks. The country is home to the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina, attracting millions of pilgrims annually. Additionally, the Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, is the largest continuous sand desert in the world, covering a significant portion of the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia is also recognized for its traditional music, dance, and distinctive architecture, including the iconic mud-brick structures in historic towns like Diriyah.

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Hello, my name is Amelia Kapahi. I am from a beautiful country called Australia. Australia is one of the largest countries on earth, also one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse populations in the world. You can visit lots of amazing places like Great Barrier Reef; Sydney Harbor; Melbourne Great Ocean Road. People here love caravanning and camping. They see it as a great way to experience Australia's open spaces and natural beauty. While your exploration, some of our very well known animals can be spotted just in front of you: Kangaroos hopping around everywhere and koalas high up in every tree.

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Hi, my name is Musa Siddiqui, and I am from both, Canada and the UK!

Canada is the 2nd biggest country in the world and is known for its beautiful National parks, Rocky Mountains, yummy Maple syrup, Poutine (chips with cheese curds and gravy), the amazing waterfalls Niagara Falls, and for being very very COLD! 🥶

The UK is known for always raining, so even on sunny days we carry an umbrella! It also has alot of very old castles and buildings that are full of interesting stories of Kings and Queens! We have the Big Ben, Red double decker buses, and it’s the home of Fish and Chips and the people drink lots of Tea!