Doing research, presenting to an audience and debating a topic are absolutely necessary skills for teenagers in the 21st century. Model United Nations (MUN) is a great way to get teens through this process.
The Model UN Get Ahead option gave the opportunity to More Than English students to learn and talk about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in our lives and how it could shape our future. Such a fascinating and thought-provoking event. Check out the taster below and stay tuned for the full video coming soon.
One last BBQ
One last chance to enjoy the grass and the lovely weather, while enjoying the amazing food. Thank you Chef Mary Ann and Lizzie!
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.
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.
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.
A fantastic day to kick off the week, don’t you think? Let’s get some rest and do it all over again tomorrow.
Master Chef Paul cooked up a fantastic roast dinner with a fantastic selection of homemade cakes and biscuits for dessert.
Salad = House Points
The salad bar is open at lunch and dinner. We’re going to give one House Point to every student who eats a bowl of salad with their meal.
Learning
This week’s Get Ahead options are:
Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre
Creative English – Shakespeare
Leadership – Model United Nations
Pro-Sport – Tennis, Golf and Football
Intensive English – Cambridge FCE
Breaking news:
The motion for the Model United Nations Debate will be: “Immigration is of benefit to the host nation.”
The Shakespeare play students are studying is Macbeth.
“Fair is foul and foul is fair”
Carla from France studying question forms with amazing Core English teacher Louise.
Pool party
In Club Time students did
Football
Crafts
Unihockey
This evening students enjoyed a pool party – a great way to make new friends.
International Summer School
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