Languages transmit cultures, values and traditional knowledge, hence the importance of treating diversity and multilingualism in our schools as a valuable resource.
On the 13th of March, parents and education officials were invited to attend the concert set up by the Migrant Learners’ Unit to remember International Mother Language Day. The day is celebrated by the United Nations on the 21st of February and calls for each one of us to treasure our linguistic and cultural heritage.
Over 120 newcomer learners who are currently following the induction course at the Maria Regina Naxxar hub and Saint Clare College San Gwann hub took part in the concert. Learners coming from over 20 different countries (Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Egypt, Hungary, India, Italy, Libya, Macedonia, Lithuania, Moldova, The Philippines, Portugal & Brazil, Romania, Spain, Serbia, Syria, Turkey and Ukraine) spoke about their country of origin, recited national anthems and sung popular songs and nursery rhymes in their own mother tongue.
A big thank you goes to the team of professional and dedicated teachers at the Migrant Learners’ Unit, Naxxar and San Gwann hubs, for their hard work in setting up such an entertaining programme.
