Well – it’s the end of another busy term! We would like to wish all our students, families and colleagues a very happy Easter break and look forward to welcoming you back to school on the 19th April.
Our Story – How I feel in a new school and country
Many thanks to the creators of this video www.kilogramme.co.uk .
This illustrates very well how EAL pupils feel coming to a new country and a new school and what other pupils might be able to do to help them.
EUSS
EU Settlement Scheme.
Key date 30th June.
Some important information about EUSS application:
https://www.gov.uk/eusettledstatus
Some people who can support your application:
Lorraine Cook
lorraine@cosla.gov.uk 0131 474 9292
Cameron Heenan
cameron@cosla.gov.uk 0131 474 9330
http://www.migrationscotland.org.uk
Bell Foundation Back to School Guides for EAL pupils
Here is a link to some translated back to school guides for our EAL students.
These are produced by the Bell foundation for schools in England but still have some very relevant support for those attending school in Scotland.
Here is a link to the Blog post by the Bell foundation supporting staff to help EAL pupils return to school education. Lots of tips and ideas on this page:
bell-foundation-nine-tips-to-support-eal-learners-returning-to-school
Social Distancing Explained in various languages.
Here are some videos explaining social distancing rules in various languages. Click the links attached to listen:
Social distancing rules in Slovak
Social Distancing rules explained in Slovak Romanes
A Message from Bobi, a Roma Community Member
A message in Romanian from the leader of Rugul Aprins church in London
EAL PKC – Books from around the world Padlet
Books from around the World Padlet
If you are missing reading in your home language, or if you want to read to your children in your home language, or if you just want to learn a new language through reading have a look at our padlet.
Click on the pin on the country you want to visit and go to the books listed there. Some are read to you in that language and you can also select English; some you can read in your home language script.
You can also go to the toolbar on the bottom right and navigate by the list of resources.
Click the link or scan the QR code – Works on a PC or a Mobile.
This will be updated once more countries stories are sourced.
PKC Remote Learning Hub – EAL Page
This link will give you access to resources on the EAL page of the Perth & Kinross Remote Learning Hub.
There are resources for Nursery, Primary & Secondary pupils.
Please use this to access suitable sites beneficial for remote learning for pupils who have English as an Additional Language.
https://sites.google.com/pk.glow.scot/pkcdigitalschoolshub/eal
EAL Service home learning padlet 2 – Stories and Songs
Like our first Padlet this is a link to different activities you can access from home to improve your English while home learning.
This one has a range of websites where you can listen to stories or sing along to songs.
Click on the link below or use the QR code to access from a mobile device.
EAL home learning Padlet 2 – Stories & Songs
EAL Service Home learning Padlet
Here is a link to a Padlet with activities to practice your English at home (for level1 – New to English and Level 2 – Early acquisition learners).
Click the link or scan the QR code and work your way through each topic.
What to expect from a Covid-19 test.
Attached is a visual aid to help children and families who may not speak English as a first language understand what to expect from a Covid-19 test should they need to access one.
COVID-19-Swab-test-book-Mar-2020
With thanks to Gail White from EAL CoOrdinators UK and www.achievetogether.co.uk
