Navigating the Festive Season: A Holiday Guide for Parents & Guardians Part 2

 TITLE: Navigating the Festive Season: A Holiday Guide for Parents & Guardians

Date: 15th December 2025 

From: Director , Dream Africa Schools : Ensuring a Safe, Productive, and Joyous Festive Break

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we close the academic year and transition into the long holidays, we wish to extend our warmest greetings to you and your families. This season, characterized by Christmas celebrations, the New Year, and the cherished tradition of traveling to the village for family reunions, is a wonderful time for our learners to relax and reconnect with their roots.

However, the holidays also present unique challenges. To ensure that our students return next term safe, healthy, and ready to learn, Dream Africa Schools is pleased to share the following parenting guidelines for the festive season.

1. Safety and Vigilance: The Top Priority

The festive season often involves travel and changes in environment. Whether you are in the city or upcountry:

  • Supervision is Key: In the excitement of family gatherings, it is easy to assume children are safe with relatives. Please ensure that a trusted adult is always aware of your child’s whereabouts.

  • Personal Safety: Remind children of their personal boundaries. Teach them that it is okay to say "No" to uncomfortable situations, even with familiar faces. Avoid sending children alone to shops or secluded areas, especially in new environments.

  • Road and Water Safety: For those traveling to villages near highways or water bodies, please set strict boundaries on play areas to prevent accidents.

2. Embracing Culture and Humility

The village visit is the best classroom for culture and values.

  • Participation in Chores: Do not let children treat the village visit as a hotel stay. Encourage them to participate in age-appropriate chores—fetching water, helping with cooking, or cleaning the compound. This fosters humility and the spirit of service.

  • Digital Detox: Limit screen time. Encourage your children to sit with grandparents and elders to listen to stories. This is vital for them to understand their heritage, clan history, and identity, which complements what we teach in Social Studies.

3. Balancing Celebration with Routine

While it is a holiday, a complete lack of routine can make the transition back to school difficult.

  • Morning Routine: While they can sleep in a little later than usual, maintain a reasonable wake-up time (e.g., by 8:00 AM). Ensure they make their beds and handle personal hygiene independently.

  • Academic Continuity: Learning should not stop completely. Please ensure they dedicate at least 30 minutes a day or a few mornings a week to reading or reviewing their holiday packages. This keeps the brain active and prevents "learning loss" over the long break.

4. Health and Well-being

  • Dietary Management: Festive seasons are filled with sodas and sweets. Please monitor their sugar intake to maintain their health and immunity.

  • Malaria Prevention: If you are traveling upcountry, do not forget to carry and use mosquito nets. A healthy child is a happy learner.

Conclusion

We thank you for entrusting Dream Africa Schools with your child’s education this year. We appeal to you to be vigilant guardians during this break. Let us work together to ensure that every child returns to us in the new year safe, refreshed, and disciplined.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Warm Regards,

Director, Dream Africa Schools

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