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Beech Hall School pupils embark on African adventure
Pupils from Beech Hall School have recently returned from a twelve-day expedition to Zanzibar, where they spent much-valued time developing their skills and learning of other cultures. During their visit, the group of fourteen from the Tytherington-based
school partnered with a local facility, Fuoni Primary School. The pupils engaged in opportunities to advance their leadership skills when teaching English, Maths and Sports, and tested their DIY abilities by building and painting walls at the school. Pupils and staff relished the opportunity to join their local tour guides in
attending and experiencing an energetic and enthusiastic Christian church service. They also enjoyed their leisure time taking in the sights of the country, finishing their days at the beach. Headmaster James Allen commented, “Zanzibar offered a unique and
wonderful experience, and it was an honour and a privilege to learn so much both in the school and around the beautiful island. “The pupils have been outstanding, I am so proud of their commitment,
resilience and openness to these new experiences, which I hope will have a lasting impact on their lives, attitudes and decisions.”
uwww.beechhallschool.org
Born Free launches ‘Great Debate’ schools initiative
International wildlife charity Born Free has today announced the launch of its new educational ‘Great Debate’ initiative and is now calling out to schools across the UK to get involved. Designed to provide teachers with the tools to engage their students in
meaningful debates about key wildlife or environmental topics that will affect their future. Born Free’s Great Debate will not only allow students to gain knowledge about the debate topic, but also offer them skills that will help them to research, frame and deliver an argument while becoming responsible citizens, reducing their impact on biodiversity and the environment. “Future generations will have the tremendous responsibility of protecting
our planet from a catastrophic decline in wildlife from which our ecosystem may never recover,” explains, Laura Gosset, Head of Education at Born Free. She added, “There will be significant implications for wildlife, habitats and people alike. That’s why Born Free’s education team is committed to fostering a love for the natural world, increasing awareness of the threats and challenges facing wildlife and empowering young people to make sustainable choices.” Each academic year Born Free’s Great Debate will focus on different topics,
with 2019’s launch topic PLASTIC: Whose responsibility? Plastics in the environment impact environmental, wildlife and human health, with a legacy that could be centuries long. However, who is responsible for their ubiquitous use and poor disposal? If we are to change the world, who needs to lead the charge? Born Free’s education team is providing schools with five FREE one-hour
lesson plans, activities and resources, with key curriculum links for KS2, KS3 and KS4. Schools can then host their debates at a time that suits them, however, if they complete all lessons and the debate by the end of the autumn term then their students’ feedback will be included in the official Born Free report, which will be presented to government to highlight the voice of the younger generation in regards to plastic.
uwww.bornfree.org.uk/great-debate
International commerce in the classroom for state students
about careers in global businesses and international trade opportunities and encourage them to consider jobs in this growing sector. Individuals who work in international trade
Employees working in international trade and commerce are to return to the classroom in state schools and colleges to inform students
or commerce, from interpreters to market analysts, linguists to civil servants, will volunteer for workshops designed to show Year 12 students the wealth of jobs available and the skills they need to succeed in such fields.
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www.education-today.co.uk The £30,000 Commerce in the Classroom
scheme run by the education charity Future First and funded by the Commercial Education Trust will take place over the next academic year. It will focus on state schools and colleges in Norfolk, Sussex and Cambridgeshire, areas where the government feels social mobility is poor.
uwww.futurefirst.org.uk September 2019
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