Posts by Zuzana Puente
Significance of Easter Weekend for Christians
Easter Weekend is the most significant Christian celebration, marking Jesus Christ’s resurrection, which is central to their faith and practice and is a foundation for the church’s mission and community life. Christ’s act of washing His disciples’ feet and sharing the Last Supper with them, commemorated on Maundy Thursday, highlights the values of kindness, love,…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day and STEM Careers
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on the 8th of March as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. On this special day, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of women around the world. It is important to encourage young women into industries, such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
Read MoreLearning British Sign Language in schools
Learning sign language in schools offers many benefits encompassing communication, enhanced cognitive abilities, accessibility, empathy, inclusivity, and cultural identity. British Sign Language (BSL) was recognised in law as a language of Great Britain in the BSL Act (2022), and the new GCSE will be key to helping inclusivity within education. National BSL Day is celebrated on April 28th each year. Here…
Read MoreEmpowering EAL Parents for Inclusive Education
Inclusive education aims to create an environment where every child feels welcome, supported, and able to participate in all aspects of learning. Inclusive classrooms celebrate diversity, and parents can contribute by sharing cultural or familial insights that enrich the learning environment. Schools must fully understand these families’ life experiences, allowing the implementation of targeted interventions…
Read MoreThe benefits of being bilingual
Bilingualism is defined as fluency in or use of two languages. Being bilingual, or even multilingual, has many health, social, and cultural benefits. Cognitive Benefits Bilingual learners often present better cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving skills, attention control, multitasking, switching between tasks and thus contributing to improved academic performance. Language and Communication Skills Language…
Read MoreThe Importance of Christmas: The origins of our traditions
Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays worldwide. More than 2 billion people in over 160 countries around the world celebrate Christmas, which is rich with spiritual, cultural, and social significance. As the popular Christmas song by Andy Williams suggests, it’s the most wonderful time of the year for many of us. In…
Read MoreThe Power of Nursery Rhymes
Nursery rhymes are more than just short verses or songs for children; they play a crucial role in early childhood development and cultural transmission, providing numerous key benefits. Language Acquisition Nursery rhymes are highly recommended by speech and language therapists. Rhymes support children’s communication and language development at whatever stage they are at. They also…
Read More