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Fourth Graders Celebrate Indigenous Cultures
Fourth-grade students brought history to life as they shared stories, songs, dances, reflections, and handcrafted displays at a special Celebration of American Indians on March 3. As part of the event, students also demonstrated ring and pin, a traditional American Indian game they had recreated in Woodshop class.
The celebration marked the culmination of a half-year, interdisciplinary study designed to deepen students’ understanding of the Indigenous peoples who once populated our region.
A highlight of the study was an in-house field trip in which NCCS Archivist Mark Macrides shared a collection of authentic arrowheads and spear tips discovered in the fields around the school's 85-acre campus. This hands-on experience provided students with a tangible connection to the history they were studying.
“Through their confident performances, creative costumes and sets, and vibrant dance, our fourth graders beautifully represented what they have learned about Eastern Woodland Indians,” said Head of Lower School Meaghan Mallin. “Though the final production was inspiring and meaningful, it is really the work leading up to it that is most impressive and will create a long-term impact on the children as learners, critical thinkers, and young people.”
By engaging deeply with history through storytelling, movement, and creative expression, students not only honored the past but also developed a more meaningful, lasting connection to the traditions and experiences of Indigenous peoples.
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