We apologize for this late submission, it took a bit long to get to our online publisher. Enjoy an amazing summary of what we experienced in the international fair.
Last Saturday March 20th, the school hosted another International Fair. Many had already decided not to attend what they may have considered to be a boring affair, but this time they were wrong. This time it was quite entertaining.
Fun attractions, games and activities were not scarce. Even if some of them were similar, or the same, as past years, this time they were better advertised and frequented by the young ones. Meanwhile, the adults were content with talking, eating or enjoying the good music.
The usual games included the classic ones involving throwing balls into holes, tumbling down a coconut and searching inside a chest for a ‘treasure’. There were also some things to do for the small ones, such as the petting zoo and the inflatables.
One of the activities with the highest expectations was the mechanic bull. This was new in the fair, and many were waiting excitedly to ride the beast. In the end, the bull was smaller than everyone expected and was used mainly by children. It amused many, though, especially Mr. Holborow’s scintillating commentary.
Another thrilling moment during the fair was when, unexpectedly, the siren announced the arrival of the competitors. The Great Race, always present and always supported, is the soul of the fair. It is one of the traditions that still remains, and will never be forgotten. Just like every year, many students, teachers and parents ran the celebrated race. Then, prizes were given to the winners, including an impressive runners-up debut to Mr. New, who like those before him, had to be content for the minor prize, given the invincible presence of three-time winner Mr. Ryan.
Along with the race, the diverse selection of world food is a time honoured tradition now. Even if this time there seemed to be fewer kiosks than other years, the ones that were there offered a varied group of foods from different countries. These included Italy, Spain, Costa Rica, England, Peru and some others. France was the only one we really missed, for it was the one with delicious desserts!
The music stage has already been included in the Fair’s activities for a couple of years now. Different bands played both covers and original productions that gave the fair a cheerful mood. The bands were formed by very talented members of our school. Teachers and students showed their talent and effort during the entire fair. The highlight was the teacher/student finale – a lively rendition of Pink Floyd’s ‘Another Brick in the Wall.’
To conclude, the International Fair was not disappointing. It was an undisputed success. I do think that there are some things that could be done to make it even better. For instance, the music couldn’t be heard well from all the parts of our big fair. The stage could be more integrated, to get the attention of more people and some of the music could be better. In addition, I don’t think there should have been printed maps, for they were a complete waste of paper. They are not necessary because the idea of a fair is to wander about and discover its mysteries.
The International Fair will always be a tradition in this school and we should all try to improve it. We should not forget that it is for a good cause, and it is worth it. It is also a great way to spend a good time with teachers and schoolmates and for our families get to meet each other.
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