(fltr) Robin, Malinde, Kirsten & MarianneFour students from a teacher training college in The Netherlands have been on an educational visit to Aberdeen recently. As part of their studies, the students are required to spend two weeks researching language education in another country. While most of their classmates took the easy option and visited neighbouring European countries, these four enterprising young ladies made the trip all the way to South Africa!
When asked why they chose South Africa - and Aberdeen in particular - their reply was unanimous: a desire to see another part of the world and experience a different culture. Aberdeen was chosen as Marianne’s aunt lives in the area and the girls have been fortunate to stay in the beautiful tranquility of the Kriegershoek Nature Reserve.
They were welcomed by the principal of Aberdeen Primary, Mr Minnaar, and have been very impressed by both the teachers and learners at the school. They have found the children to be well-behaved , showing a commendable respect for their teachers – this is unfortunately not always the case in European schools!
Just before they left home, Holland had had a lot of snow, so the hot and dry Karoo took some getting used to! All the students commented on the beauty of the landscape, the wide open spaces, and the friendliness of the people, and hope to visit Aberdeen again. The ladies would like to thank Aberdeen Primary for their willingness to have four visitors in the classrooms at what is a very busy time of year and also Arpana and Bert of Kriegershoek for their wonderful hospitality.
When asked why they chose South Africa - and Aberdeen in particular - their reply was unanimous: a desire to see another part of the world and experience a different culture. Aberdeen was chosen as Marianne’s aunt lives in the area and the girls have been fortunate to stay in the beautiful tranquility of the Kriegershoek Nature Reserve.
They were welcomed by the principal of Aberdeen Primary, Mr Minnaar, and have been very impressed by both the teachers and learners at the school. They have found the children to be well-behaved , showing a commendable respect for their teachers – this is unfortunately not always the case in European schools!
Just before they left home, Holland had had a lot of snow, so the hot and dry Karoo took some getting used to! All the students commented on the beauty of the landscape, the wide open spaces, and the friendliness of the people, and hope to visit Aberdeen again. The ladies would like to thank Aberdeen Primary for their willingness to have four visitors in the classrooms at what is a very busy time of year and also Arpana and Bert of Kriegershoek for their wonderful hospitality.
Article By: Sue Shaw