• Visual "survival fans" (bathroom, water, hurt, etc.)

• Visual school timetable icons

• Labeled map of the school

General Classroom Teachers-

• Sentence starters for writing/discussion

• Printable Graphic Organizer templates (Frayer model, Venn diagram)

• Substitution tables (frameworks to help build sentences)

Teachers & Students-

• Guide on how to use Microsoft Immersive Reader / Google Translate Docs

• Links to talking dictionaries

• QR codes for translation apps for parent evening use

Intermediate Learners (Tier C)-

• High-frequency Academic Word Lists (Tier 2 vocabulary)

• Graphic guide on how to build a classroom "Word Wall"

• Dual-language glossary templates

1️⃣, 2️⃣, 3️⃣ = Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 (Always number tasks!)

⏱️ = Timed task / Look at the countdown clock

🤫 = Silent independent work

👥 = Partner talk (Using the A/B speaking rule) 👉

FEEDBACK & EXPECTATIONS:

🎯 = Target / Your goal for this task

⭐️ = Model work / "What A Good One Looks Like"

🛠️ = Fix your work / Edit your mistakes

🚦 = Self-assessment check (Green/Yellow/Red) 👉

COGNITIVE THINKING:

⚖️ = Compare two different things / Arguments

🗂️ = Sort / Categorize into groups

🔍 = Scan text for a specific clue or quote

🧠 = Stop and think / Predict what happens next 👉

SUBJECT ACTION CODES:

🧮 = Math: Calculate / Solve the equation

📐 = Math/Science: Draw a line, shape, or graph

🧪 = Science: Practical experiment / Safety rules apply

🏷️ = Science/Geog: Label the diagram

🗺️ = Geog/History: Locate on a map

⏳ = History: Put the events in order of time (Timeline)

🎨 = Creative: Sketch, paint, or build your design

Use this functional guide to select the best visual tool for your learning or thinking objective:

• Showing Cause & Effect: Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram, Futures Wheel

• Comparing & Contrasting: Venn Diagram, Double Bubble Map, T-Chart

• Collating & Categorising: T-Chart, Y-Chart, Matrix, Grid

• Describing & Defining Concepts: Concept Map, Spidergram, Circle Map

• Recalling, Grouping & Summarising: Concept Map, Spidergram

• Sequencing Ideas: Flow Chart, Timeline

• Classifying & Showing Hierarchy: Pyramid, Ladder, Tree Diagram, Brace Diagram

• Visualising Numerical Data: Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Pictogram

• Making Decisions & Reviewing Effectiveness: Balance Scales, Line Graph

Templates & Downloads

• Attached: Find all required templates ready to use below.

file:///C:/Users/tbauhofer.pl/Downloads/Graphic-Organiser.pdf

• Online Access: These resources are also available directly on The Bell Foundation Resources pages.

• Get Instant Access: Simply sign up for a free account to instantly unlock your free download!

Did you know you could take your Community Languages GCSE exams in 18 languages from Year 10 onwards in

the UK? These languages are:

Arabic - Bengali- Chinese- French-German- Greek- Gujarati- Hebrew- Italian- Japanese- Panjabi- Polish- Portuguese- Persian- Russian- Spanish- Turkish- Urdu.

In Prendergast Ladywell School, we value diversity and inclusion therefore, we are keen to highlight the importance of language learning in multi-national London.

We offer students the opportunity to take a language exam

they speak at home. The importance of maintaining home languages (mother tongue) goes far beyond communication,

offering significant benefits to students and the wider community – spanning educational, personal, and global benefits:

• Educational and Cognitive Advantages

A strong foundation in a native language supports the acquisition of English and other second languages.

It also boosts cognitive skills like critical thinking and

comprehension, and improves brain development

in young children.

• Personal and Cultural Growth

Home languages are vital for building a strong individual identity, fostering respect, and expanding a student’s

worldview. Welcoming these languages strengthens

the connection between home and school and boosts self-confidence and well-being.

• Global Significance Promoting linguistic diversity supports

multilingualism as a global norm, fostering dignity, peace, and inclusion.

If you are literate in one the listed languages and might be interested in taking the GCSE exams, please contact

Ms. T. Bauhofer

(Head of EAL)

Please review the specifications for the GCSE exams offered in the languages listed below.

Learning new languages while maintaining home languages is an essential part of personal and academic growth for students. It sharpens cognitive skills, nurtures cultural awareness, opens professional doors, and fosters a strong sense of identity.

In a world that values diversity and cross-cultural competence, students who are multilingual and proud of their linguistic heritage are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of modern life. By embracing both their native languages and new ones, students can become global citizens with deep connections to their roots, capable of thriving in an interconnected world.

British Education System explained for our Igbo speaking parents- We would like to thank Mr Okey and Mrs Ezeamurunama for their wonderful contribution to our project- Akọwara Sistemụ Agụmakwụkwọ Britain maka nne na nna anyị na-asụ Igbo- Ọ ga-amasị anyị ikele Mr Okey na Oriakụ Ezeamurunama maka ezigbo onyinye ha nyere n'ọrụ anyị 

These principles are as follows:

Learn –Prendergast Ladywell School will continue to educate students, staff and the wider community about what it means to seek sanctuary and the issues surrounding forced migration.  

Embed –Prendergast Ladywell School commits to strengthening its creation of a safe and inclusive culture of welcome that benefits everybody, including anyone in the community seeking sanctuary.  

Share –Prendergast Ladywell School will continue to share its values and activities with the local community and promote the voices and contributions of people seeking sanctuary where possible.  

1. Whole-School Demographics

Total School Roll: 896 students

• Total Number of EAL Students: 391 | Percentage of School Roll: 43%

• Number of EAL Students with SEND (Dual Registered): 4 SEN K/ 2 SEN EHCP

• Number of EAL Students eligible for Pupil Premium (PP): 140- 35.8 % 

• Number of Mid-Term Arrivals / International New Arrivals this year: 7

In PLS our students speak 75 different languages. Top 5 Home Languages Spoken Across the School are:

1. Spanish (45 students) ( 11% of EAL)

2. Portuguese/ French (27 students each) (6.9 % of EAL each)

3. Romanian/ Yoruba (26 students each) (6.6% of EAL each)

4. Polish (20 students) (5.1% of EAL)

5. Arabic/ Somali (16 students each) (4% of EAL each)

For Key Stage 4 (KS4) students scoring "Below EAL Step 2," the school provides three hours of weekly Study Support, help through language clubs to gain GCSEs in their heritage language, and standard in-class support. As shown in both KS3 and KS4 pathways also feed into a shared set of specialised programs, which include the Lexia Reading intervention, Handwriting club, Young Interpreters club, and specific exam support for Community Languages GCSEs.

EAL Quality Mark Award – Silver 

Prendergast Ladywell School is situated in the London Borough of Lewisham. The borough is home to a range of multilingual communities, some long established, others more recently arrived. Whatever the background of the youngsters on roll, the EAL team is always ready to welcome them and keen to set them on the path to achieving the highest levels of educational success they can. 

The secondary EAL team is led by Ms Bauhofer, a long-standing member of staff who originally joined the predecessor school (Crofton Secondary School). She knows the local community well, having held several roles in the school over the years. This was true of other colleagues I met during my visit, including the SENCO, who had previously worked as a Learning Support Assistant and then later, as Head of EAL at the school. The professional cooperation and communication between the SEND and EAL departments is of huge benefit when staff are seeking to determine how best to support pupils who have a range of needs. Both leaders prefer the ‘helicopter’ approach to the classroom deployment, where they work with pupils learning English, those with special educational needs or disabilities, and those who are more able. 

The Headteacher, Mr. Hand explained that he was proud that more experienced and advanced bilingual learners are amongst the highest performers in the school. He notes that there are fewer complete beginners and mid-term starters at the school than previously, but nevertheless, they make excellent progress.  

Following a short induction, the EAL team summarises new students’ needs and abilities, circulating a list of support strategies for mainstream teachers to use. The team supports focused language development through in-class support across the curriculum, but also through targeted withdrawal. For example, the EAL support option at KS4 concentrates on preparing students for GCSE English Language papers 1 & 2, as well as addressing other aspects of cross-curricular academic language. 

The students I spoke to were full of praise for the structured support they received. They commented on how the EAL staff enriched their school experience by providing spaces for private study and allowing them to borrow books of fiction, so supporting reading for pleasure.  

The EAL team also arranges many high quality extracurricular activities. Five girls recently visited the House of Lords to meet Baroness Meral Hussein-Ece and Dame Floella Benjamin; Rehan Khan, author of ‘A Tudor Turk’, visited the department to discuss the creative writing process with the pupils; and BBC Africa reporter, Anne-Marie Dias Borges spoke to Year 7 pupils about the importance of having a broad language repertoire. 

Indeed, the team exploits the internet to introduce their students to musicians, actors, artists and journalists from the international community. And of course, there was the hook up with Mark Ruffalo of the Marvel Avenger series! 

I would like to thank the PLS EAL team. 

Chiaka Amadi 5th May 2022

Every year on February 21, the world observes International Mother Language Day to celebrate linguistic diversity and honor the profound connection between language and cultural identity.

Originating from Bangladesh’s historic 1952 struggle to protect the Bengali language, this UNESCO-designated day highlights the critical importance of preserving native tongues in an era where nearly half of the world's 7,000 languages face extinction.

By championing mother tongue-based multilingual education—particularly through the enthusiastic voices of today's youth—we safeguard invaluable cultural heritages, improve early childhood learning outcomes, and build a more inclusive, empathetic global community where no voice is silenced by globalisation.

https://www.unesco.org/en/days/poetry

PLS Poetry Book- published on 21st March 2026

We invite you to enjoy a collection of Mother Language poems created by PLS staff and students. By bringing together International Mother Language Day and World Poetry Day, we’ve had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the uplifting, inspiring, and empowering poems written about the importance of one’s mother language. Our languages connect us to the world through our roots, our identities, and our unique ways of expressing who we are. We hope you enjoy reading these poems – and perhaps feel inspired to contribute to the PLS Poetry Book by sharing one of your own.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BJfU5RmQKfF8g9V2KfdcK1kCzqKlc3WF/view

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the achievements of women. 

Often abbreviated to IWD, the day has grown since its inception and now sees significant activity worldwide, sparking debates, rallies, campaigns, celebrations and more. As well as celebrating the achievements of women and girls around the world, the day is also an important reminder of the work that is still yet to be done in pursuit of achieving gender equality.

When is International Women’s Day celebrated?

International Women’s Day was on Sunday 8th March 2026.

Officially adopted by the United Nations in 1975, the story of International Women’s Day goes back further in history. In fact, Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900s – a time when women were starting to campaign for equal rights.

Right now, the world is benefitting from the women in history who championed and were fighting for equal gender rights and freedom. But the need to celebrate, inspire and invest in women around the world is still important, particularly because many young girls are missing out on education and experiencing gender-based violence.

Did you know? There are 129 million girls out of school because of challenges like poverty, child marriage and violence.

In March 2024, to mark International Women's Day, we visited the wonderful Baroness Meral Hussein-Ece in the House of Lords. We have also met the amazing Baroness Floella Benjamin OBE. Both incredible ladies had a very constructive chat with our students about the importance of women's participation in politics.

This year’s Refugee Week took place from 15th to 21st June, centred around the powerful theme of ‘Courage’.

To mark the occasion, we arranged a fantastic series of activities and interactive lessons with collaboration of MFL, Art and Music Departments. Our students threw themselves into the sessions, actively participating and deeply enjoying the opportunity to learn, create, and reflect together.

What is Refugee Week?

Established in the UK in 1998, Refugee Week takes place every year around World Refugee Day (20th June) and has since grown into a global movement with over 2 million participants, across over 20 countries. Through an exciting programme of thousands of events, activities and media campaigns, Refugee Week brings together people from different backgrounds to connect beyond labels, and foster a deeper understanding of why people are displaced, and the challenges they face when seeking safety. 

By providing a platform for people who have sought sanctuary to share their experiences, perspectives and creative work on their own terms, our vision is for refugees and asylum seekers to be able to live safely within inclusive and resilient communities, where they can continue to make meaningful contributions.

You can find more information about the Refugee Week and events here:
https://refugeeweek.org/about/

Why do we celebrate and mark the event in PLS?
 
PLS holds the proud distinction of being the very first secondary school in Lewisham to be officially recognised as a School of Sanctuary. This award is a deeply significant achievement for our community.

It reflects our ongoing commitment to identifying the unique needs of our refugee students and families, ensuring they receive the tailored support they deserve. This milestone was made possible entirely by the dedication of our teachers and staff, who remain the heartbeat and biggest contributors to this sanctuary culture.

In one of our key activities, students wrote inspiring messages of courage for refugee children on paper feathers, which were then added to our 'Wings of Courage' display.

The message was created in celebration of Refugee Week, where the Hollywood actor and activist shared words of encouragement and solidarity directly with the school's students. The video was featured as part of the school's EAL (English as an Additional Language) department activities, which also included assemblies and workshops with the Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network and AFRIL.

You can watch his full recorded message directly on the official Prendergast Ladywell School Video Gallery page. To read more about the EAL department's Refugee Week initiatives, check out the Prendergast Ladywell School EAL Page.

• Noun: Creation (or Creator)

• Verb: Create

• Adjective: Creative

• Adverb: Creatively

• Translate Instructions: Provide the activity prompts and expectations in the students' first languages to ensure clear comprehension.

• Scaffold Responses: Supply targeted sentence starters to help students structurally organize their thoughts and share their ideas.

• Draft in the Home Language: Let students write out ideas in their first language, using laptops for support.

• Assign a Language Buddy: Pair them with a classmate who speaks the same native language, if possible.

• Use Targeted Questions: Lower the barrier to sharing by asking structured, low-stakes questions (e.g., "Agree or disagree?", "Important or not?", or "Is it A, B, or C?").

In 2026, students creatively designed beautiful paper fans, showcasing culture, imagination, and pride in a vibrant display of art and tradition.

Paper fans have special meaning in celebrations connected with the Lunar New Year. They are not just decorative they carry symbolic messages of good fortune and renewal.

Here are some of the key meanings behind paper fans:

1- Good Luck and Prosperity Fans are often decorated with bright colours such as red and gold, which symbolise luck, happiness, and wealth for the coming year.

2- Fresh Beginnings Opening a fan represents welcoming fresh opportunities and positive energy in the new year.

3- Happiness and Celebration Fans are frequently used in dances and festive displays during Lunar New Year celebrations, representing joy and festive spirit.

4- Protection and Positive Energy Traditionally, fans were believed to help “sweep away” bad luck and invite good fortune into homes.

5- Cultural Beauty and Art Fans are also a form of traditional art in many East Asian cultures, often decorated with flowers, animals from the zodiac, or calligraphy wishing happiness and success.

An interview with John Boyega- Part 3

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Here’re the feedback from our students: (These students are now in their twenties 🥹)

“When I came face-to-face with Mr. Ruffalo, I was very surprised and happy. We went on the magicians' stage and saw that they used lots of dummies instead of real people to make up the audience. When I sat in between them, I was a bit scared of them! I also got to see the 360 degree camera and met with other members of the cast and crew.”- Yubing from year 7

“This trip was a lot of fun! We saw the film set. Mr. Mark Ruffalo was very friendly. I saw how they made a movie. I also met with Dave Franco, Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson. The producer, Bobby Cohen gave us all hats. I was happy and very emotional. I learned that it is hard to make films.”
Franceska from Year 8

“We had a Skype Interview with Mark Ruffalo before our Christmas Break. When I learned that I was going to see him face-to-face, I was ecstatic. I had drawn his portrait with my left hand, because I had burnt my right hand when I had tried to cook at home. I knew that it was the only chance to give it to him personally. Mark Ruffalo welcomed us and introduced us to the others. When we were on set, we also met with Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg and Dave Franco. The producer Bobby Cohen gave us Now You See Me 2nd Act Hats as a souvenir. The cameramen explained about the cameras and allowed us to try them. It was the best thing that happened to me. I learned how hard making a movie is, but everything was amazing!” Maria from Year 9

“Today we went to Excel Building to see the set of Now You See Me 2nd Act and to visit Mr. Mark Ruffalo. We saw all the cameras and different size of lenses. We met with Dave Franco, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg and Lizzie Caplan.
Unfortunately, we could not stay there for the day, because Mr. Ruffalo had to leave earlier. However, I enjoyed our visit a lot.” - Rajiv from Year 9

Mutlu Yıllar.

Yeni yılınız kutlu olsun.

Yeni yılda size sağlık, mutluluk ve başarılar dilerim.

Source: Wikipedia

https://x.com/plsealdep/status/1179264844253585419?s=61

Yücesoy is a Turkish actor, screenwriter and director. He is best known for films and theatre plays. In his television career, he is best known for the surreal series Şubat, drama series "Kördüğüm", İntikam, the Turkish remake of "Revenge", and the medical series "Sen de Gitme".

Source: Wikipedia

I haven’t read this book yet but it sounds quite intriguing.

https://amzn.eu/d/0jjEEz8e

The British Education System explained for our Japanese-speaking parents – Thank you to Ms Abdullatif (one of our parents) for her wonderful contribution to our project – 日本語を話す親御さんのためにイギリスの教育制度を説明します。私たちのプロジェクトに素晴らしい貢献をしてくださったアブドゥラティフさん（私たちの保護者）に感謝します。

The British education system in French

British Education System explained for our Turkish speaking parents- Türk velilerimiz için İngiliz Eğitim Sistemi 

British Education System for our German speaking parents-Britisches Bildungssystem für unsere deutschsprachigen Eltern 

British Education System for our Polish speaking parents-Brytyjski system edukacyjny dla naszych polskojęzycznych rodziców 

British Education System for our Romanian speaking parents - Sistemul de învățământ britanic pentru părinții noștri vorbitori de română

• Global Classrooms: Turns local coursework into global connections.

• Future-Ready Skills: Teaches safe, professional navigation of online networks.

• Real-World Connections: Gives students a direct line to the world’s leading minds.

• The EAL students make up 43% of Prendergast Ladywell School's population.

• Supporting students as they develop their academic English vocabulary helps clarify and reinforce complex mathematical concepts.

• Maths is a universal language, but accessibility is key.

This presentation, developed by Ms. F. Bauhofer, was delivered to the English Faculty to share best practices and insights.

• Prendergast Ladywell School has a dedicated and hardworking EAL team that change and improve EAL students’ lives every day. 

• I wanted to verify and reward my team’s extraordinary work. 

• I also wanted to know the areas to develop. 

Provide Sentence Frames and Tables: Supply structured sentence starters and substitution tables so students can communicate immediately without needing perfect grammar.

Pair Students Strategically: Match beginners with native-language peers to grasp complex ideas, and with supportive English speakers for social language practice.

Please follow the thread

Seren Şirince born on March 15, 1991, is a Turkish actress based in Istanbul, London and New York. She graduated from Yeditepe University in 2017, where she studied a BFA in Theatre. Her professional career began during her university education when she played the role of "Lucy" in "The Water's Edge" at the Talimhane Theater Company. Since university, Seren has starred in a number of high-profile television, film, and commercial productions, and is best known for her role as "Aysegul Dinc" in the Turkish romantic comedy series "Iliski Durumu: Karisik." Seren was awarded "Best Comedy Female Actor of the Year" at the 2017 Yeditepe University Awards.

Anne-Marie began her career in 2002 at BBC Afrique radio. Recognised for her dynamic personality during her 9 years at this network, she was voted "Most popular presenter" on numerous occasions.

In 2015, she joined Africa24 TV, mostly considered as the African "CNN", in Paris, where she worked as chief information officer and TV Anchor. She notably hosted a weekly political TV debate called "Polititia", a show watched by millions of viewers.

She was nominated among the 100 most influential women in Africa 2020 by Avance Media and also ranked 6th most inspirational African women of the diaspora in Europe by ADIPWE.

As a specialist in republican history, Özdemir frequently speaks at schools and institutions, particularly on national holidays, focusing on pioneering figures and women's roles. She also collaborates on multidisciplinary artistic projects celebrating the centenary of the Republic.

Ece Temelkuran was born on 22 July 1973 in İzmir. She was a columnist for Milliyet (2000–2009) and Habertürk (2009 – January 2012), and a presenter on Habertürk TV (2010–2011). She was twice named Turkey's "most read political columnist". Her columns have also been published in international media such as The Guardian, The New York Times, La Stampa, Der Spiegel, Internazionale and Le Monde Diplomatique.

A graduate of Ankara University's Faculty of Law, she lived in Beirut, Tunis, and Paris, to write her novels.

These are the 5 most widely read books by Ece Temelkuran:

• How to Lose a Country: The 7 Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship: An internationally acclaimed analysis of how right-wing populism systematically dismantles democratic institutions.

• Nation of Strangers: Rebuilding Home in the 21st Century: A deeply resonant, poetic exploration of exile, displacement, and what it means to rebuild a sense of home.

• Women Who Blow on Knots: A celebrated, translated novel tracing the road trip of four diverse women across the Middle East.

• Turkey: The Insane and the Melancholy: A vivid and deeply personal account of the historical and political crisis afflicting modern Turkey.

• Together: 10 Choices for a Better Now: A manifesto offering a pathway out of global political and moral insanity.

Transitioning to independent filmmaking, Tekelioğlu has produced celebrated documentaries that tackle complex societal issues, often adapting them into books. Her landmark film Yeni Hayat (New Life) focused on organ transplantation and inspired thousands to become donors, while Yapabilirsin (You Can Do It!) earned her an award at the International Flying Broom Women's Film Festival for championing women's empowerment. Through other notable projects like 40'ında 40 Kadın and Persona Non Grata, she continues to explore human resilience, aging, and the realities of artistic freedom.

Beyond her broadcast anchoring, Gürses has established herself as a versatile author, corporate communications trainer, and active digital creator. In 2017, she published her popular book, Bazen Olmaz: Başarısızlık Hikayeleri (Sometimes It Doesn't Work Out: Stories of Failure), which compiles interviews with leading Turkish figures to destigmatize career setbacks and recast failure as a tool for growth. She has shared her expertise academically, teaching news writing, anchoring, and interview techniques at specialized dialogue schools and Istanbul Commerce University.

Today, she continues to maintain a strong public presence as a frequent event moderator, a former columnist for Sözcü newspaper, and a digital broadcaster hosting independent current affairs programs on YouTube.

As a digital innovator and composer, Gökçin has released multiple hit albums, composed music for National Geographic, and won Best Contemporary Classical Composition at the Hollywood Independent Music Awards. A GRAMMY voting member and Kawai Artist, she has performed at prestigious venues like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and spoken at major tech summits like TED AI. She also founded the Borderless Piano Academy to make piano education accessible to a global audience.

Learn how to pronounce your students’ names correctly. Ask them to teach you, practise saying it, and keep checking. A name is identity and respect—getting it right helps students feel seen, valued, and welcome.

It might show up as better note-taking, clearer answers, or a greater willingness to speak. Notice it. Give the student precise praise for these actions.

For secondary school learners, language is closely tied to identity. Valuing students’ home languages supports confidence and engagement.

You help students access complex texts, exam questions, and subject-specific language. You’re unlocking the curriculum

Don’t rely on nods or silence to check understanding. Ask students to show, say, or do something with the language. When we check for understanding clearly and often, we prevent confusion and support real learning.

Structured talk—sentence starters, discussion frames, and partner work—builds academic language across subjects.

Secondary school students need time to process language and content together. Pauses aren’t disengagement—they’re thinking time

Before language comes belonging. When learners feel safe, language follows.

What it is:

Sentence expansion supports EAL learners by starting with a simple, accurate sentence and gradually adding layers of language. This reduces cognitive load, makes grammar visible, and helps students develop more complex academic writing with confidence.

Students improve one sentence at a time by:

• adding a relative clause

•. adding adverbs and adjectives

• adding a language technique

• adding another sentence to change tone or mood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24iRAY_psy0&t=10s

A Christmas Carol in Turkish Stave 1- Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmTh3vlWu2M

A Christmas Carol in Turkish Stave 2- Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQMeAj5SyRE

A Christmas Carol in Turkish Stave 2- Part 2-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6yDfeGX_rM

A Christmas Carol in Turkish Stave 3- Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFbFc3qPntE

A Christmas Carol in Turkish Stave 3- Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX4qScJewPc

A Christmas Carol in Turkish Stave 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsO8RDD4WI8

A Christmas Carol in Turkish Stave 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HalvbWTaBIQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FeE46d79iY

Macbeth Act 2 in Turkish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVHUzWBQITc

Macbeth Act 3 in Turkish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yQkUVuCYww

Macbeth Act 4 in Turkish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clmReIFLkq8

Macbeth Act 5 in Turkish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBJvjTp6Ul4

Özlem Özdemir is a prominent Turkish journalist, researcher, and author dedicated to chronicling cultural history and early Republican-era narratives. Since launching her journalism career in 2000, she has contributed insightful articles and interviews to major publications like Posta, Cumhuriyet, and Milliyet Sanat, while also producing acclaimed culture and art television programs and documentary projects like Nokta Koymadan. As an author, Özdemir has written extensively on pioneering historical figures—notably with works like Afet, a biography of Atatürk's adoptive daughter Prof. Dr. Afet İnan, and Kadınlar Cumhuriyeti (Republic of Women), which shines a spotlight on the female trailblazers of Turkish science and society.

Two Turkish masters, one unforgettable experience. Feel the heartbeat of humanity through Sait Faik Abasıyanık’s timeless story, Carnations and Tomato Juice, masterfully performed by the brilliant Levent Üzümcü. Listen, and let your soul be moved.

Sait Faik Abasıyanık: The Observer of the Human Soul

Sait Faik Abasıyanık (1906–1954) was a pioneer of the modern Turkish short story, renowned for capturing the raw beauty of everyday life. A soulful observer of Istanbul and its working class, he discarded rigid plots to write with profound empathy about fishermen, laborers, and the quiet dignity of the ordinary human experience.

Levent Üzümcü

Levent Üzümcü is an acclaimed Turkish actor and director celebrated for his commanding stage presence and artistic integrity. A classically trained powerhouse who spent years with the Istanbul City Theatres, his versatile talent and rich, resonant voice make him the perfect vehicle for bringing Turkey's greatest literary works to life. Cementing his legacy as a leader in the arts, he serves as the General Artistic Director of the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality City Theatres.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sak0hf7qFoo

Chapter 2-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrLbt-ZWaA

Chapter 3-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDDNqsaXemE

Chapter 4-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZtp_IRDzmc

Chapter 5-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMODukubSdc

Chapter 6-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxocKyW2YN0

Chapter 7-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZTbTg8xtBA

Chapter 8-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jifr1Oq2h5s

Chapter 9-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLwhgs8N750

Chapter 10-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7M8x1w3tgk

You don’t need everything at once. One well-chosen strategy can make a big difference today

*The goal of the programme is to teach basic vocabulary across 12 subjects and to help students extract information from texts to access the curriculum.

*The 12-week programme runs for two hours per week. Students can enrol anytime, complete an assessment at the end, and receive a participation certificate.

*The KS3 EAL 12-Subject Induction Programme builds on students' prior learning to help them quickly develop Cummins’ Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP).

*This programme aims to accelerate the progress of EAL students by providing essential survival techniques, enriching vocabulary, and developing text comprehension skills.

You can see an example for Geography Induction Lesson below.

We use some global days to inspire dynamic, real-world lessons. You can see some examples below.