Calum Scott’s song “Rise” took on an incredibly special form recently after New Hope School turned it into a Sign Language performance!
Pretoria, South Africa (15 September 2024) — Earlier this week, Pretoria-based New Hope School celebrated Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Week in the most wonderful way by putting on a performance of a Calum Scott song in Sign Language!
New Hope School shared that over the past few weeks, staff members and students alike had been very busy learning the keyword signs to the song, ‘Rise’—a hit many locals have belted out at the top of their lungs, but few have ever tackled in Sign.
The result was a unity-brimming performance with the whole assembly ‘singing along’ in Sign!
The ultra-special performance has stolen hearts across South Africa. It’s a real-life reminder that with effort, everyone can feel included and have access to experiences that they may never have gotten the chance to enjoy before; something AAC Week hopes to encourage.
Tiny Handz SA Sign Language Training had a big hand to play in bringing the performance to life, with team member Monita Bester helping make it possible.
Considering that Sign Language is an official language in our country, locals have commended New Hope School on this progressive take, with many hoping the idea travels to even more schools across our country.
“What an amazing day,” shared New Hope School. “And like the lyrics say, may we see each learner “rise” above the obstacles they face.”
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