One teacher and one student from each of the primary schools in District 1 recently attended a one-day workshop where they were taught the ancient Japanese art of Origami.
Origami is the craft of paper folding.
The one-day workshop was arranged by District Education Officer, Agatha James and facilitated by two Japanese volunteers. According to Ms. James, Origami as a craft, helps to integrate the curriculum. The finished product may represent several objects, which lends itself to oral discussion and writing. Ms. James also felt that the use of Origami is also in line with one of the objectives in the Education Sector Development Plan, that of making learning fun.