Winter Singalong

 Hello all, 

Please find links to some of the songs that students are learning in music class to sing together during our Holiday Singalong. This singalong will follow the presentation of the Winter Solstice Play and presentation by some of our students. 

Kwanzaa

This fantastic song teaches our students about the 7 days of Kwanzaa and the importance of each of the days for those of African descent that celebrate this wonderful holiday. The original song video is no longer available, but it is such a strong engaging song for students that we will use it despite the audio quality. A fantastic element of this video is that the song is also represented through American Sign Language. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7euQaCsDc8

Hanukkah

Our students will be learning a song called Ocho Kandelikas this year. This song comes to us from Portugal, and is sung in Ladino.  It tells of the many parties that will be held, featuring pastries of almonds and honey. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aqCQfFPieM

Eid

Many of our families celebrate their most significant cultural holidays at other times of the year. We will sing and share about the traditions of Eid during our holiday singalong with this teaching song that will help our students to wish their classmates "Eid Mubarak" this coming March. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUWGVej808M

Christmas

Our concert will feature student favourites such as Jingle Bell Rock and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. We will also sing a rousing version of the French children's song "Quand le Pere Noel". All classes are learning this simple French song featuring repeated vocabulary to support and prepare for Grade 4 core French. 

Happy Holidays to all!

Ms Stecyk