How often would students get to meet an award-winning author, a writer who was a threat to the South African government because her writings would be a chance for people to act out and take a stand?

Our students were offered such a valuable chance by the British Council to meet the award-winning author Mrs. Beverley Naidoo. Mrs. Naidoo visited our school today and met our Grade Six students. She gave a presentation about her different books and her life in South Africa. Her aim was to give students a chance to explore a new world and a new culture. It is a controversial world where racism ruled. She focused on the importance of deleting the stereotypes that were associated with black people long ago and take a stand against racism.

Students interacted actively with her giving their comments. They even had a chance to ask her questions which she was glad to answer.

Reporters from Al- Akhbar Newspaper and Now Lebanon were also present during the presentation.

A special thank you goes to the British Council for such a wonderful opportunity!