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28th January 16, 01:59 PM
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Representing Scotland at my son's school
Every year my son's school hosts an "international night" where each class spends several weeks researching a different nation or country, it's culture and history. Then as a final presentation the public is invited to the school where each classroom is decorated to represent that nation. Export items, and cultural or historical items as well as educational storyboards are displayed and when possible samples of food associated with that nation or country is served. Also national dress is worn either by the students or by a parent when available and appropriate. By chance my son's class will be representing Scotland this year. I don't know how well haggis would go over but I am extremely excited to attend kilted as is my son. We will do our very best to represent accurately traditional highland dress and use the opportunity to educate both ourselves and others.
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28th January 16, 02:59 PM
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While I am very fond of it, I would suggest oat cakes or short bread rather than haggis.
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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28th January 16, 04:29 PM
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Sounds great. I used to teach high school history and would wear my kilt at least one day each year. Some of the kids really got it and some didn't.
Make sure you have pictures to post.
B.D. Marshall
Texas Convener for Clan Keith
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28th January 16, 08:53 PM
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 Originally Posted by bdkilted
Sounds great. I used to teach high school history and would wear my kilt at least one day each year. Some of the kids really got it and some didn't.
Make sure you have pictures to post.
The event is in early March but I will definitely post photos.
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28th January 16, 11:24 PM
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Sounds like a great experience for the students . Food for thought ... if possible , invite a piper to participate in your son's classroom when the public and parents visit .
Cheers , Mike
Mike Montgomery
Clan Montgomery Society , International
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29th January 16, 04:20 AM
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 Originally Posted by MacGumerait
Sounds like a great experience for the students . Food for thought ... if possible , invite a piper to participate in your son's classroom when the public and parents visit .
Cheers , Mike
My wife had the same thought. Any suggestions on how to locate a Piper in mid Michigan?
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28th January 16, 08:52 PM
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 Originally Posted by Liam
While I am very fond of it, I would suggest oat cakes or short bread rather than haggis.
Thanks for the suggestion, I think that would be best.
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29th January 16, 03:26 PM
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I told my wife about your upcoming appearance. She is a teacher and runs the afterschool daycare program in our district. She loves your idea but advises you to check with teachers regarding food allergies. It seems that student allergies are on a sharp rise. Have fun. Larry
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