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British Council International School Award success for Elmridge Primary School
in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life work in today’s world. Elmridge’s international work includes projects
on fair trade, food, celebrations, friendship and collaborative art. On hearing the news that Elmridge had
received the award Mark Edmundson, Head of School said: ‘International work has added an exciting new dimension to the school’s curriculum. It has inspired innovation and linked pupils with contrasting cultures, promoting understanding and mutual respect. Pupils have had the opportunity to make links with seven schools across three different continents, gaining a fascinating insight into the wider world in the process.’ Sir Ciarán Devane, CEO of the British Council,
Elmridge Primary School in Hale Barns has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom. The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work
said: ‘The school’s fantastic international work has rightfully earned it this prestigious award. The International School Award is a great chance for schools to demonstrate the important work they’re doing to bring the world into their classrooms. Embedding an international dimension in children’s education ensures that
they are truly global citizens and helps prepare them for successful lives and careers in an increasingly global economy.’
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Doncaster schoolchildren learn to debate with acclaimed children’s author Frank Cottrell Boyce
Acclaimed children’s author Frank Cottrell Boyce has chaired a Big Debate for local schoolchildren at the National College for High Speed Rail, Doncaster. Organised by educational charity The English-Speaking Union and popular children’s current affairs magazine The Week Junior, the event saw around 150 students from six local primary schools invited for a day of fun, interactive workshops to help them build their oracy (speaking and listening) skills. Students from Arbourthorne Community
Primary School in Sheffield, all of whom took part in the English-Speaking Union’s Discover Debating programme in the last school year, held a show debate on the theme of ‘This house believes that more children’s stories should have unhappy endings’. Frank Cottrell Boyce, known for his books Millions and The Unforgotten Coat, chaired the debate. The day was named after The Week Junior’s
regular feature: The Big Debate (on which the ESU advises), which every week looks at a different topic from ‘Should children have to do homework?’ to ‘Is it okay to wear pyjamas in public?’ According to Frank: “It might be a strange
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thing for a writer to say, but I believe we put far too much emphasis on reading and writing and nowhere near enough on speaking and listening. We are living in an age where children’s recreational time is spent listening only to people they agree with and shouting at those they don’t. To listen tolerantly and to speak graciously – these are world-changing skills. These are skills that have to be taught
and cherished. They don't come naturally.” Neil Harris, Assistant Head of Castle Hills
Primary, said: “I have been impressed by the workshops today. A few children who are normally quiet in class have all joined in and participated really well.”
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