Learning Beyond Boundaries

You view some photographs of the school's past Learning Beyond Boundaries overseas trips on BLS Instagram. (https://instagram.com/boonlaysec)

You would love to be exposed to overseas immersions. Now that travel is restricted, you wonder if you’ll have an opportunity to meet friends from other countries, just like your seniors did.

Just then, you hear laughter and a loud 'Kon’nichiwa!' What? Isn’t that Japanese language? You turn around and spot a senior seated at a corner table, plugged into his iPad and conversing animatedly. He waves at Shaun and you to join him. It is a video call with his peers from Japan!

'Although overseas immersions are not possible, there are virtual exchanges being organised with overseas partner schools in Japan, Korea, Thailand, and India,' Shaun speaks.

You have always found the prospect of meeting new people and learning about new traditions and customs exciting. Paired with digital technology, the learning experience will surely be enhanced!

You enter the Zoom session with Shaun, where the students are learning about each other’s culture and language. You manage to pick up a few words.