Both schools, together with their pupils and their families, hosted two entertaining shows as a way to educate pupils on the Jewish Passover and some of the customs attached to it.
Gordon Ewen, principal of Crawford Preparatory Sandton, commended the participation of pupils, saying that every pupil participated in the events in a small way.
He explained that pupils of Crawford Preparatory re-enacted the story of the Israelites’ enslavement in Egypt and subsequent liberation. Some pupils represented the parts of the Seder plate and carried themselves as Hebrew slaves being liberated from Egypt, while other pupils and parents posed as the 10 plagues.
“They were seated at their tables with their families and learnt about what Pesach means through storytelling as well as rejoicing God with praises of song,” Ewen added.
In a separate location, the Crawford Pre-Primary pupils also enjoyed the celebrations of Pesach as the young ones were entertained with the lively re-enactment of the story of Pesach.
“Much fun was had by all and the support and hype from the Crawford community and friends made the event a great success and a Crawford occasion to look forward to in the years to come,” he concluded.
Pesach commenced on 3 April.
“L’shanah haba’a bi Yerushalayim!” This means, “Next year in Jerusalem!” and expresses the hope that next year’s Passover will be celebrated in Israel.
