Posts Tagged ‘cultural diversity’
The Significance of Diwali: A Festival of Lights
Diwali: The Festival of Lights and Its Significance Diwali, known as the “Festival of Lights”, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals for Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. This vibrant festival takes place annually over five days, usually between October and November, marking the start of the Hindu New Year. The exact dates…
Read MoreSignificance 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 MoreValuing home languages at school
A language learned in childhood at home is called home language, also referred to as mother tongue, first language or native language. Home language plays a significant role in learning and acquiring a second language. English should not replace the home language; it should develop alongside it. There are many reasons to maintain the home…
Read MoreNational Storytelling Week: Celebrating diversity
National Storytelling Week is taking place in the UK from Saturday 1 February to Sunday 9 February 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote storytelling and literacy while fostering cultural pride and multilingualism. Schools can create a rich, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and strengthens community bonds by involving parents and students in reading…
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…
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