Annual Report 2023 Entire Book - Flipbook - Page 101
Quotes From Visiting Tutors
Quotes From Principals
“I'm really happy that this
program exists. The teachers and principals
that I am meeting are very positive towards it
and very encouraging of this development.”
“The enthusiasm that the children displayed
“We have a large display board with various
and their eagerness to learn a new language.
phrases in English, Spanish and several of the other
They thoroughly embraced it. The
languages in our school.”
school community were also
very welcoming.”
“Learning any new language exposes the children to the range of languages
used in the school community and makes them more aware of
the language spoken at home for many children.”
“The tutors are genuinely proud to be teaching their language and take their teaching
duties seriously and are always well prepared for their lessons.”
Quotes From Hosting
Class Teachers
“Pupils from our Autism class took part in the classes. They really
enjoyed this experience.”
“The children are fascinated by our tutor who was born deaf and
cannot speak. For every lesson in each class, you could hear
a pin drop. They were enthralled by him
“It was very enjoyable; I intend to continue
- it was amazing.”
to teach French even though our visiting
teacher has left”.
“It was really a fantastic experience for the children. We have a
high proportion of EAL pupils who can sometimes feel at a
disadvantage, but this put all pupils on an equal footing
and was beneficial as a result.”
“The children loved the experience- and were sad that it was only
an 8-week project. They learned a lot in a short time.”
“We had a great, interactive experience.”
Next Steps:
•
Make recommendations for, and facilitate, the implementation of ‘Say Yes to Languages’ for a
fourth school year
•
Facilitate the pilot of language upskilling opportunities for primary teachers in various languages
•
Collaborate with stakeholders on the development of resources and strategies for the implementation of
the revised primary curriculum in MFL
- PPLI ANNUAL REPORT 2023 -
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