Step by Step Center (SBS) has organised ‘Talent Show’ in collaboration with Banana Island and Minor Hotels at Al Mirqab Boutique Hotel, Souq Waqif yesterday.
The show was attended by Olcay Connor, Principal of SBS, Nasreen Sharif, Managing Director of SBS, representatives from Banana Island and Minor Hotel as well as parents of the students and other officials.
The programme started with a solo dance performance, keyboard performance, play by superheroes and dinosaurs class – “Ginger Bread Man”, another performance of group song by superheroes and dinosaurs class, performance by a group of children on ‘Every Day Heroes’ and a solo song performance.
During the event, Olcay told The Peninsula that: “These type of events help students to encourage and participate in different activities which build confidence in them. The hard work of our staff is portrayed by our students today. The vision of our Center is, we are committed to taking each student one step further in the journey of learning and independence.”
“We are very thankful to Banana Island for inviting our students every Tuesday for cooking classes hosted at Banana Island. Recently they paid a visit and got an opportunity to work on their cooking skills,” she added.
Parents of children agreed on need of having such activities that are commensurate with their mental, psychological and physical abilities. They also stressed on significance of supporting their families and encouraging them to live normally.
Jaime A Mudaly, parent at the event, said: “Children feel very happy participating in such events, this plays a big role in building their confidence. The efforts that staff has put together reflects their commitment towards their students. Their hard work was clearly witnessed by the flawless performances of children.”
The Center positively encourages active involvement of parents in different areas. SBS provides home training for parents and caretakers, as well as ‘drop in’ sessions, which are intended to support and equip parents for their role.
Nasreen Sharif, Managing Director at SBS, said during the event: “I’d like to thank all the our generous sponsors, they have been kind throughout our journey. Step by Step Center has grown to be a trusted place for special needs children, by their parents. We have opened our doors to more than 300 children, who taught us many important lessons of life, brought smile on our face, amazed us, and gave us unconditional love.”
“I would like to thank all parents for trusting us and giving us an opportunity to try to make a difference in their child’s life. I also as a parent of a special needs child, am thankful for who he is for all the joy he brings in our life and wouldn't want him in any other way. He has inspired me to do what I’m doing today,” she added.
