posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer, Schools and Learning
Story writing competition now open!
What does the word ‘Belonging’ mean to you?
Open to teachers and students aged 7 to 14, put pen to paper and enter your stories and illustrations on the theme of ‘Belonging’ to our Commonwealth Class story writing competition.
The competition is a great way for you and your students to flex your creative muscles, add your voice to the Commonwealth’s rich storytelling heritage and, of course, be in with the chance of winning some fantastic prizes!
The deadline for all story submissions is 9:00 AM on Monday 14 November 2016. Make your way to Schools Online to find all the ingredients, such as top writing tips by the award winning author and former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine, you need to whip up a winning story, as well as a clear, step-by-step guide on how to enter the competition.
Find out how you can enter the competition
Prepare for the next Commonwealth debate
How can we make our planet a better place to live?
Join our next Commonwealth Class debate on Thursday 22 September to share ideas with students around the globe on how we can all play a part in protecting the environment. We will also have the privilege of welcoming to the debate Professor AbuBakr S Bahaj, Professor of Sustainable Energy at the University of Southampton in England, so have your questions at the ready!
In focus: protecting the environment
The Commonwealth believe working to manage ecosystems, preserving natural environments and producing renewable energy are essential to creating a sustainable world. Make your contribution today by exploring this value with your students and start shaping the environmentally conscious citizens of tomorrow
Environmental news hot off the press
What do legislation, trees and chickens all have in common? Explore how these very different things can all help protect the environment in the latest edition of First News. Students can also find out more about how the Commonwealth works to help protect our planet and cement their knowledge with the Commonwealth News Crossword.
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Pump some energy into your lessons
Say hello to our latest teaching resource from Commonwealth Science Class. Created in collaboration with the Royal Society and designed to enhance your classes on renewable energy, it is jam-packed with activity ideas to help your students dig deeper into this crucial subject.
News website launched for young people
What is the Commonwealth? Which countries are part of the Commonwealth family? Disover this brand new website for young people that is sure to appeal to tech-savvy students aged 7 to 12 years. As well as being visually appealing, the website is the perfect way for students to learn about the Commonwealth and test their knowledge with a fun, interactive quiz.
