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By Caroline Leenders
ISL has officially launched the first phase of its dual language programme with the introduction of two dual language classes, one in Year 4 and one in Year 5. The Year 4 and Year 5 dual language classes will follow our existing PYP programme in both French and English. The classes will be taught by Andrew Dailly in Year 4 and Lisa Marlow in Year 5. Benjamin Cornet will act as the francophone homeroom teacher, dedicating 50% of his time to each class.
I really like to make learning fun. I try to put energy into the lessons and make the classroom a place where the students feel safe to take risks and make mistakes.
J'aime vraiment rendre l'apprentissage amusant. J'essaie de mettre de l'énergie dans les cours et de faire de la classe un endroit où les élèves se sentent en sécurité afin de pouvoir prendre des risques et faire des erreurs.
I have asked the best people to answer this question - some students! They said: funny, hardworking and fair.
J’ai demandé à plusieurs étudiants et ils ont dit que j’étais amusant, juste et appliqué.
The children come into class at 08:30 and prepare for the day ahead. We start with a Morning meeting for around 20 minutes and this sets the tone for the day. On a normal day we will have language lessons focussing on reading or writing as well as a mathematics lesson. There is also time for a unit of inquiry lesson, our first unit this year being on animal adaptation. It’s not all work though, and there is plenty of time for play and strengthening our social skills as there are 2 recess breaks as well as an hour for lunch. A few times a week, children will go to specialist classes for PE, music, library as well as well-being classes, really providing them with a holistic education.
Les enfants entrent en classe à 08:30 et se préparent pour la journée à venir. Nous commençons par une réunion d'environ 20 minutes qui donne le ton de la journée. Un jour normal, nous aurons des cours de langue axés sur la lecture ou l'écriture ainsi qu'un cours de mathématiques. Il y a aussi du temps pour une leçon d’unité de recherche, notre première unité cette année étant sur l'adaptation animale. Il y a aussi du temps de récréation qui permet de jouer et de renforcer les compétences sociales. Régulièrement dans la semaine, les enfants ont des cours d'éducation physique, de musique, ainsi que des cours de bien-être, leur offrant ainsi une éducation holistique.
I have learned how flexible the children are and how quickly they adapt to new situations. In the short time that we have been back at school, it has been great to see the children grow in confidence in speaking a different language in the classroom.
J'ai appris à quel point les enfants sont flexibles et à quelle vitesse ils s'adaptent aux nouvelles situations. Depuis la rentrée fin août, cela a été formidable de voir les enfants prendre confiance en eux pour parler une langue différente en classe.
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