The necessity of an education rooted in tolerance and understanding is undeniable. For this school and all schools, the challenge is not only to teach humanist principles but also to make them a way of life for our students. But how do we do this? The tragic events of this
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It’s back to school! For every adult, both parent and caregiver, whose life is connected to a child in school, a new school year means a fresh start. We create resolutions: “Without a doubt this school year will mean homework done on time with all that newfound knowledge at my
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Vannina lives and breathes multiculturalism. Her name reflects her origins: an Algerian grandfather (Kabyle), a Turkish great-grandmother and Corsican roots. Growing up in Corsica, where bilingualism is integrated into the local culture, Vannina was fascinated by foreign languages. She chose to pursue studies in English and Spanish at the University of Corsica, followed
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“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept and celebrate those differences,” said poet Audre Lorde. Her quote highlights the importance of teaching students from the youngest age about the importance of understanding and embracing our differences. On Monday, December 19th, the
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For many Lycée students and parents, the 2015-2016 school year is their first experience in a bilingual school. Choosing a bilingual school is a tremendous opportunity for monolingual families, but it also raises questions about how being in a bilingual school impacts language development in children. The most important element
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Language is at the heart of learning in primary school, and as the director of a French school abroad, I am often asked a fundamental question: what are the essential factors that support the solid development of both languages in bilingual children? Though it may seem obvious, one of the key
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“I’m not gifted for math!” We often hear this phrase, and it strikes me as filled with lasting consequences. The phrase implies that there are certain people who have a gift for math, which means they will naturally be able to understand some concepts better than others. It also tells us
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En club de robotique, les élèves apprennent à construire puis à commander leur robot à l’aide d’un logiciel simple de programmation. Avez-vous entendu parler de la “Génération C” ? Succédant à la “Génération Y” les enfants et adolescents d’aujourd’hui doivent apprendre à Communiquer, Collaborer, Créer, Contempler, et faire preuve d’esprit
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Neuf joueuses de la toute nouvelle équipe de football filles niveau 6èmes du Lycée Français. En tant qu’éducateurs, la question essentielle à laquelle nous devons répondre est : Comment permettre aux enfants d’atteindre leur plein potentiel? Comment les aider à devenir des adultes responsables, épanouis et accomplis? Il y a deux
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If you were to ask me what is the most controversial and varied pedagogical practice, I would respond without a doubt: homework! Whether you completely oppose or totally support it, there is not one parent, one teacher, or one student who is indifferent to the topic. It’s a complicated, and
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