General
Curriculum Framework for Primary Education in Mauritius
The Primary Curriculum Framework has been developed within the broader perspective of the National Curriculum Framework for the Republic of Mauritius along the lines laid down in the document issued in September 2006 by the Ministry of Education & Human Resources entitled “Towards a Quality Curriculum – Strategy for Reform”.
BBC: 11 Jan, 2007
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Source: BBC
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The High Commission has been fortunate this last week (21-25 August 2006) to welcome Greg Hastings and Linda Gillian to Mauritius. Greg and Linda are entertainers who have spent the week performing their “Wandering in The Bush Show” to primary school groups including Clavis, Alexandra House, N. Saddal Government School, Arche de Zoe, Loretto Convent Curepipe, as well as a very special afternoon at the Shelter, run by Sheila Baguant.
Greg, known by many through out Australia as the "Wandering Man", has traversed over 400,000 kilometres around Australia amassing a unique knowledge of Australia and Australians, including some of the most respected elders of the Aboriginal people. This included learning to play the didgeridoo on his first tour of the Kimberley Aboriginal communities in 1988.
During their time in Mauritius, Greg and Linda have been performing for primary school children their “Wandering in the Bush Show”. The show incorporates songs and stories of Australian animals, including some didgeridoo pieces.
The children of Mauritius have been enchanted by the performances and have joined in the singing and hand actions with great enthusiasm.
Source: BBC: Thursday 14 September, 2006.
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