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26/08/2010

AN AFRICAN storyteller and drummer fascinated Kilberry Valley Primary School students last week.
Valanga Khoza told traditional stories and played music for the students during a few sessions at the school.
ESL co-ordinator Jenni Matheson said the students were engaged throughout the sessions and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
The students had been learning about different cultures throughout the term.

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