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Day 23 – Friday, 2 August 2019 – Cushions

It’s the last week of summer school, but there is still plenty of learning to do, activities to do and excursions to go on.

Learn English, but not only English

Core English lessons help students develop their language skills through a variety of engaging ways, many of which greatly benefit their personal skills too.
For example, they take part in class debates and discussions on complex issues such as international politics, gender equality and ethical tourism. Such activities are especially important in today’s age of rampant misinformation – it has never been more important for teenagers to learn how to think critically.

Another 21st century skill our teachers make sure students work on is creative thinking. At first, such a way of thinking may seem almost redundant in an ever growing market of STEM jobs, however that is exactly where creative thinking is most needed. If they want to help push the world forward, young people will need new ideas and ways to approach global issues.

We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.

Albert Einsted (adapted)

Lunch time!

Our chefs started off the week by revisiting the epitome of British dishes, fish and chips. With a nice desert, some vegan and vegetarian options, it made for a fantastic afternoon meal – just what we needed to tackle on the rest of our busy day.

fish and chips
We know you’d love some too!

Get Ahead introductions

Today, students meet their expert teachers and get right into their preferred activities.
Whether they chose something they’re already good at or decided to try something new, they will certainly learn a lot and get a perfect environment to improve their skills.

Model United Nations class is working on preparing their big debate
David from Poland taking a swing at golf

Evening is time to relax and have fun

At Club Time, students always have a choice of different activities. Today, they could get sporty and play rounders, a classical English game, or get creative and make lovely cushions.

It feels great when you make something on your own
Bowling – a great time to get to know your friends better

A fantastic day to kick off the week, don’t you think? Let’s get some rest and do it all over again tomorrow.

Day 9 Monday 16 July

It’s the start of Week 2

Welcome new students!

In today’s blog:

  • Snapshot of Core English
  • Get Ahead Week 2
  • Michal from Radom, Poland has a birthday!

Core English

Teachers are starting the week with some challenging learning objectives:

Calvin’s C1 class analyse and then write news articles also focusing on the more advanced language of deduction and probability.

Eugenie from France – getting ready to learn more

Mat’s B1 class focus on academic English. Specifically they use the language of cause and effect to write a report about recycling.

Active Learning

They also develop their Critical Thinking skills and take ownership of their own learning by asking “thoughtful questions” themselves.

Academic focus

Academic English – report on recycling

 

Meanwhile, the B2 students in Jai’s class discuss the future of robots in human society and follow their spoken work with an academic essay.

Get Ahead options this week:

This weeks Get Ahead options are:

Get Ahead pro-Football starts today

  • Performing Arts: Dance Choreography
  • Leadership: Speech Making
  • Creative English: Creative Writing
  • Pro-Sport: Tennis, Golf, Football
  • Intensive English: FCE
Dance Choreography

The Dance students have 9 hours to create a show ready for performance in the theatre:

Yes, we said 9 hours.

Is it possible?

Watch the video and tell us what you think! This is what they achieved working together after just 2 hours and 15 minutes.

…Let’s just say, that we’re looking forward to the show on Friday 20th July.

Monday night means we’re going out

We love Monday nights out. It’s the perfect time for new students to get to know each other in a relaxed setting. Lucia, Taissa and Priscilla from different parts of Brazil “show us how it’s done”.

We’re off-campus bowling

Happy birthday Michal

<<< Warning: the next photograph is from the boys' accommodation area >>>

Finally, the day ends with all the boys singing happy birthday to Michal. How many people experience this? New friends from 16 countries “singing happy birthday to you”.

Happy Birthday B2 student Michal from Radom, Poland!

Goodnight everyone!

After such a busy day, everyone is going to “sleep like a log”.

Good night everyone!