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Language Week
Benefits of Speaking another language
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Afrikaans & English
By Calitz Theron
As part of World Languages Week, students were asked to write about the benefits of knowing more than one language. Calitz Theron in year 8 wrote this in Afrikaans and English
Ek dink dat ‘n paar sosiale voordele van om ‘n ander taal te kan praat is dat ‘n mens kan meer met mense komunikeer in hulle taal en dit kan dit makliker maak vir hulle om te kan sê wat hulle dink van ‘n situasie of hoe ons die situasie beter te kan maak.
Nog ‘n voordeel vir om ‘n ander taal te kan praat is dat ‘n mens kan meer van die ander mense se kultuur en hoe hul dinge doen daar. Soos hoe hulle troues werk en hoe hul samelewing in die algemeen werk. Soos hoe om geld te maak, waar om te bly en waar om te eet.
Hierdie kan jou ook help om geld te maak en om net in die algemeen lekkerder te kan lewe waar jy bly.
Opvoedkundige voordele vir students sluit in dat studente kan nie net makliker leer in ander lande as hulle daar bly nie maar ook dat die studente kan dan makliker met die ander studente praat so dat daar nie ‘n bottelnek as gevolg van ‘n taalversperring tussen die studente is nie en hierdie kan dit makliker maak vir die studente om ook nt in die algemeen makliker te kan komuniekeer en saam werk in groepe as daar dalk groep werk is in die klas.
I think that some social benefits of being able to speak another language are that one can communicate more with people in their language, and it can make it easier for them to be able to say what they think about a situation or how we can make the situation better.
Another advantage of being able to speak another language is that one can learn more about other people's culture and how they do things there, like how their weddings work and how their society works in general, or how to make money, where to stay, and where to eat.
This can also help you to make money and to generally be able to live more comfortably where you live.
Educational advantages for students include students being able to learn more easily in other countries if they stay there, and students being able to talk more easily with the other students so that there is not an obstacle due to a language barrier between the students, and this can make it easier for the students to communicate and work together in groups if there is perhaps group work in the class.
Science Week 2024
The KISU science week was marked from 11th to 15th of March and it saw a host of activities across the school to mark the importance of science.
The week kicked off with assemblies in both primary and secondary. In the secondary assembly on Tuesday, Zichen of year 8 showcased his mastery of the periodic table in an interview by a panel of DP2 students.
There was also an inter house quiz hosted by Kahoot!Ⓡ in which team Otukei proved unmatched in their knowledge of science trivia with team Bwindi a close second. Primary used the day to showcase science learning in KS2.
At break time, DP1 students demonstrated the elephant toothpaste to an excited audience of primary and secondary students. Lunchtime saw secondary students engaged in a treasure hunt in which they were tasked with identifying some lesser known scientists along with their achievements.
The main event of the week was the KS3 science fair held on Wednesday and the auditorium was abuzz with scintillating displays as students in year 7, 8 and 9 looked to outdo each other with their science projects. Our gratitude to parents for their unwavering support as students worked on their preparation mainly from home.
On Thursday KS2 students were engaged in the Micro world discovery looking at life through lenses.
Friday was “dress like a scientist day” and it saw the whole school clad with trendy lab coats and safety googles to celebrate science’s contribution to contemporary life.
Bridging the Gap: Improving Language Proficiency through online Real-Life Scenarios
Learners of English as a second Language EAL/ESL strive to improve their language proficiency through online resources. These children have come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and are getting acclimatized to using English as a means of communication. They regularly find themselves faced with the challenge of applying their knowledge to real-life situations, such as making requests for food at the school canteen, expressing feelings and opinions confidently, engaging in conversation with peers or engaging in academic discussions in class.
The EAL/ESL program bridges the gap by immersing the learners in online real-life scenarios to provide a deep understanding of English in use and enable them to adapt to diverse contexts. It is a transformation experience that empowers students to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. Whether they are starting from scratch or building upon existing language skills, we provide the support, resources, and encouragement they need to succeed in the diverse and interconnected society.
Thanks to teachers Andy, Kevin and Margret.
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