THE primary and nursery levels of Isa Islamic School held their career day on Thursday, in observance of education month.

This activity came as the first of its kind at the school, since its 18 years in existence. As per every career day, the pupils dressed as what they would like to be when they grow up. The children were all dressed up as chefs, engineers, detectives, doctors, pilots and more.
However, the school added a different aspect to their career day. They invited persons from various professions to talk to the children about what it’s like in their profession.

Nurses, doctors, police officers, army ranks, journalists, and more, were present at the school, sharing their individual stories in effort to give the children a better understanding in choosing their careers.

Head of Department for the Primary level, Maelanie DeFreitas, said that the school decided to give the children more opportunities and exposure to help them determine what they want in their adult life.

“This year we decided to do it because it gives children a chance to really think deeper into what they want to be as adults and having this here, with professionals sharing experiences, will have them determine if what they had in mind, is what they really want.

Because we always have changes along the path, and even after the story sharing, we had some little ones changing their minds about who they want to be,” DeFreitas said.
It was evident that the children were having a great time since they were all enthusiastic about what the professionals had to say. They engaged and asked several questions to better understand the individual careers.

DeFreitas also said that it is her hope that the children would have grasped what was taught, and start focusing on the path they want to go.

The secondary level will have their chance next month to dress in attire depicting their career choice, and like the primary and nursery, they will also benefit from the engagements with the professionals.