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.
Tag Archives: EAL
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.
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.
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
Happy Easter Holidays
Easter holidays begin at the end of the school day tomorrow in Perth & Kinross council. We would like to wish all our families a Happy Easter and look forward to welcoming you back to school on Monday 17th April. #HappyEaster #EAL #PKC #Multilingual #PKCEALService #Holidays
Winter Holiday wishes
It is the end of term at 12:00 today in Perth & Kinross. We would like to wish all our families, colleagues and students and very happy festive break. Enjoy your holidays and we look forward to welcoming you back on the 9th January 2023. #EAL #Christmaswishes #PKCEALService
Barnardo’s Mental Health Support
As refugees come from countries in conflict you may be able to source support for students experiencing trauma related to these difficulties. Barnardo’s applications can be made for local support or there are links to other supports for young people on this site, with specific links for students from Ukraine and Afghanistan.
Help for anyone fleeing the Ukrainian conflict | Barnardo’s (barnardos.org.uk)
Supporting your family in the UK | Afghan families (barnardos.org.uk)
Covid Sense posters in other languages
Lots of useful advice to help stay safe from the Scottish Government – available in lots of languages.
