Hi Auburn North,This week is a very exciting week for the Auburn North Learning Community as we celebrate Community Festival Day. This year we are also celebrating and acknowledging 30 years of Community Languages in NSW Public Schools and our fabulously talented Arabic teacher, Ms Francis, has written a poem which was inspired by Auburn North students after CFD in 2009. You will hear the poem during our concert on Thursday but it is so special and reflective of our school and community it needs to be shared and celebrated.Ms Francis, what an amazing talent you have. Thank you for your beautiful poem.مدرسة شمال أوبرن وموعد مع الالوانAuburn North, the mixture of colours

تآلف تناغم تعانق حب وفرحمن شعوب جاءت طوعا ومنهم من نزحمن أقاصي الارض قدمواإلى أرض الخير والعطاء قدمواحيث حضارات الارض كلها تحابت.... تعانقت ......وتصافحت Harmony, compassion and happinessComes from those people who chose to come And those who were forced to fleeFrom faraway they cameTo the land of grace and plenty Where all civilizations and cultures meetHolding hands in unity

To those who value the freedomWelcome to AustraliaWe’re going to show you allWhat we have…….Young teaches old:How to live in peace and harmonyHow to get over oppression and racism. And how to accept one another. The children’s eyes show this satisfactionEyes that are looking forward despite the sadness of the pastThose blossoms are our storiesOur present….Our future......And our never ending dreams……….Nouha Francisفي 10 أيلول 2009