We would like to wish all our students and their families, friends and colleagues a very happy and peaceful winter break.
We look forward to welcoming you back to school on Monday 6th January 2025.
Benefits of Multilingualism
There are multiple benefits to being multilingual, multiliterate, and multicultural in today’s global society.
This interesting infographic illustrates some including delaying cognitive signs of aging and getting a better
job offer.
Super Simple Songs
https://supersimple.com/super-simple-songs/
This is a lovely site with lots of songs to listen to about different topics to help young EAL children learn new vocabulary.
Printable resources go with each topic too.
ESOL Early Literacies readers NATECLA Resource
https://read.bookcreator.com/library/-NEQV-XL9tSz5ramr6Q-
Some lovely books on this website to support new EAL arrivals whose literacy levels are A1 or A1-. The can be downloaded and printed or students can listen to the audio versions on a device.
Thanks the NATECLA Scotland for producing these.
Refugee Festival Scotland 14th-23rd June 2024
Save the Date: Professor Jim Cummins talk with Bell Foundation and SATEAL
Guidance for parents of students who use EAL: About the Scottish education system
The Bell foundation have released some information for parents to help with understanding the Scottish Education system – Primary and Secondary. This has been translated into several other languages and may be a useful for new arrivals from other countries.
Translated copies available through the first link.
EAL transition support ideas
An interesting article with some links to help staff and schools create a smooth transition for EAL students into secondary schools.
PKC Holiday dates 2023-2024
Here is a link to the holidays for 2023-2024 in Perth and Kinross council.
We wish you all a lovely summer when it comes and look forward to welcoming you back in school on Wednesday 16th August 2023.
Best regards – The EAL Service
PKC School term & holiday dates 2023-2024
Happy Sri Lanka New Year
Sri Lankan New Year takes place on Friday 14th April. We would like to wish all our Sri Lankan students and families a very happy day. #PKCEALService #SriLankaNewYear #Multilingual #EAL #Sinhala #Tamil
