The pupil council had a visit from Vesna Oslak who has come all the way from Slovenia.
The purpose of her visit was to find out about the way the education system works in Glaitness School.
We gave her some questions to answer about her home country. One of the questions we asked about was the temperature in Slovenia and she told us it is approximately 25'C in the Summer and approximately -10'C in the Winter, which is very different from up north in Orkney.
She also told us a little bit about the landscape and 60% of Slovenia is trees and the other 40% would be land.
Vesna also told us about the food that they eat there. They eat about the same portions of meat as in Scotland.
Their school system in Slovenia is VERY different from ours, they do not wear school uniform and they work in individual desks.
In Slovenia they do not fundraise for many charities like Childeren in Need and Red Nose Day .
We look forward to hearing more about Slovenia when she comes to work in our classrooms.
Check the map to see where Slovenia is.
View Slovenia in a larger map
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Pupil Council - or when a school is really about their learners
Hi. My name is Vesna and I am a Comenius Assistant from Slovenia, currently working around Orkney schools (You will soon be able to find out more about me and the reasons I am here at the page of International Education).
Besides visiting different classes and getting a good overview of how teaching-learning relationship works around here, I also got the chance to attend meetings of Pupil Council. Even though, I do not believe we have such a thing as Pupil Council around schools in Slovenia, I really liked the idea of it. The most important thing, in my opinion, is that the learners are able to cooperate in establishing a school to be positive learning environment to work in. Bringing up their own ideas and with the help of the school staff managing to put them into practice enables them to feel that the school is about them and theirs.
During the last PC meeting I was also asked some questions by the learners who are a part of PC. They were mainly interested into why I decided to come to Orkney, how I like it and whether Slovenia is a very different country from the place they live in. It was my pleasure to answer all of their questions, as well as point out some major differences between the two places. Speaking about Slovenia and showing them brochures with all the pictures and everything made me think about my country and that I still FEEL sLOVEnija, despite the fact that I like Orkney.
Besides visiting different classes and getting a good overview of how teaching-learning relationship works around here, I also got the chance to attend meetings of Pupil Council. Even though, I do not believe we have such a thing as Pupil Council around schools in Slovenia, I really liked the idea of it. The most important thing, in my opinion, is that the learners are able to cooperate in establishing a school to be positive learning environment to work in. Bringing up their own ideas and with the help of the school staff managing to put them into practice enables them to feel that the school is about them and theirs.
During the last PC meeting I was also asked some questions by the learners who are a part of PC. They were mainly interested into why I decided to come to Orkney, how I like it and whether Slovenia is a very different country from the place they live in. It was my pleasure to answer all of their questions, as well as point out some major differences between the two places. Speaking about Slovenia and showing them brochures with all the pictures and everything made me think about my country and that I still FEEL sLOVEnija, despite the fact that I like Orkney.
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Intenational Day of Peace
At our assembly on Monday we discussed International Day of Peace recognised across the world on Tuesday 21st September. We watched a video clip and sang peace songs including Waving Flag. We all need to take time to think about the changes we can make.
Thursday, 16 September 2010
Newly elected council
We have elected a new pupil council for this session and have voted for our chairperson, vice chairperson and treasurer.
We have had two meetings this session so far and you can see the minutes by clicking the link on the right of the blog page.
Ellie has chaired her first meeting and all members have had a chance to talk on behalf of their classes. It looks like we have a council with lots of good ideas and enthusiasm!
We welcomed Vesna, a comenius student, who has come all the way from Slovenia to get some school experience in Orkney. She will be spending time in all classrooms throughout her time here.
Keep an eye on our blog for more information and an interview with Vesna.
We have had two meetings this session so far and you can see the minutes by clicking the link on the right of the blog page.
Ellie has chaired her first meeting and all members have had a chance to talk on behalf of their classes. It looks like we have a council with lots of good ideas and enthusiasm!
We welcomed Vesna, a comenius student, who has come all the way from Slovenia to get some school experience in Orkney. She will be spending time in all classrooms throughout her time here.
Keep an eye on our blog for more information and an interview with Vesna.
Friday, 21 May 2010
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Sport relief on Friday!
We are selling socks for sport relief!
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Please remember your £2!
We are also having a design a 'funky sock' competition, a penalty kick challenge with Gary and Michael, a Lazy Town party for the early years and a Wii challenge.
See you there!
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Haiti Earthquake Children's Appeal
A message from UNICEF
EMERGENCIES DENY CHILDREN OF THEIR RIGHTS.
All children have rights, all of the time. They have the right to a childhood. They have the right to be educated. They have the right to be treated fairly. And they have the right to be heard.
But during emergency situations children are at most risk of being denied these rights. Amid the chaos, children annot live their normal lives. Instead, they face separation from their family. They often become vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. And their lives can be put at risk by disease, malnutrition and dehydration.
Unicef photo gallery of children affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
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UNICEF provides supplies to ensure children's basic rights can be protected in emergencies. This week children at Glaitness will be deciding how they can best help children in Haiti through fundraising. We will let you know what the Pupil Council and classes decide they are going to do.
Please support our fundraising efforts!
Find out what it was like to be caight up in the earthquake by reading this Oxfam aid worker's diary.
EMERGENCIES DENY CHILDREN OF THEIR RIGHTS.
All children have rights, all of the time. They have the right to a childhood. They have the right to be educated. They have the right to be treated fairly. And they have the right to be heard.
But during emergency situations children are at most risk of being denied these rights. Amid the chaos, children annot live their normal lives. Instead, they face separation from their family. They often become vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. And their lives can be put at risk by disease, malnutrition and dehydration.
Unicef photo gallery of children affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
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UNICEF provides supplies to ensure children's basic rights can be protected in emergencies. This week children at Glaitness will be deciding how they can best help children in Haiti through fundraising. We will let you know what the Pupil Council and classes decide they are going to do.
Please support our fundraising efforts!
Find out what it was like to be caight up in the earthquake by reading this Oxfam aid worker's diary.
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