Shafston Campus Celebrations |
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- That Shafston celebrates the cultures from within the diverse student population on campus
- That Shafston School of Hospitality cook special ‘foods' to tie in with the celebration
- That students and teachers learn from each other about the cultural exchange and experiences
- That in the ELICOS sector, specially themed booklets are used as a lead-up to the afternoon celebrations (one afternoon a month from 1.15 - 3.15 pm - once a month).
- That Shafston as a school community unite and celebrate cultural differences together.
- That the ‘Shafston Newsletter' highlight these experiences.
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MONTH
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COUNTRY
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EVENT / Date
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08
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November
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Australia
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Melbourne Cup Day
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Tuesday 4th November
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08
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December
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International
Christmas
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Christmas
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Dec. 19th
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1
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January
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Australia / Asia
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Australia Day &
Chinese New Year (26 January)
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2
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February
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Brazil
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Carnival
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3
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March
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Hungary
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15th National Day
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Mauritius
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12th
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4
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April
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Thailand
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Thai New Year
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5
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May
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Asia
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Buddha's birthday
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Brisbane monks from Chun Tian Temple, Rochedale come to Shafston
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6
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June
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SHAFSTON
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Shafston's birthday
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7
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July
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Colombia
Peru
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National Days
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8
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August
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Switzerland
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Swiss National Day
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9
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September
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Mexico
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Independence Day
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10
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October
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India
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Diwali
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The Hindu festival of lights. Most impt. religious festival in India; 5-day festival.
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11
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November
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Australia
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Melbourne Cup Day
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12
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December
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International
Christmas
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Christmas
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- special DVD of the events each month will be produced and played on the café TV.
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