Manchester Hospital School
European excitement at Leo Kelly
Yesterday, I visited Manchester to meet the Junior and Senior Ambassadors at Leo Kelly School. They’ve brilliantly integrated the Ambassador Schools program into their ‘Preparation for Adulthood’ curriculum. Students are diving into European languages, history, and culture, even cooking and map-making!
French Quiz
This activity shows how a student with moderate learning difficulties, who usually attends a special school, can join the Ambassador Schools program. We learned French colors, and the student became a junior ambassador, creating a quiz to teach others. She made materials, quiz sheets, and certificates, involving school and hospital staff.
Black History Month MFL Activities
During Black History Month, our students dive into learning about influential Black figures from French and Spanish-speaking countries. They practice language skills, meet inspiring personalities, and expand their cultural knowledge. These activities are part of our broader school efforts to explore often-overlooked European communities and celebrate the diverse cultures of modern Europe.
European Day of Languages
During European Day of Languages week, Manchester Hospital School got everyone from EYFS to post-16 excited about languages! They joined assemblies, tackled the British Council Great Languages Challenge, and learned to count to five in various languages. Each subject linked to a language, inspiring students to learn more. Check out their slides and student activities…
Student-led Europe Day assembly
Students at Manchester Hospital School’s Galaxy House CAMHS unit teamed up to create an assembly for Europe Day. They showcased EU cultures and ended with a fun quiz. A Junior Ambassador presented it online to KS2 and KS3 students at Galaxy House and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Download their presentation [here](https://epas.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/12/8_5_24-Secondary-Assembly-EU.pptx).
European Biscuit Decorating
During Spring 2, a team of Junior Ambassadors organized a fun biscuit decorating event, showcasing awesome teamwork, communication, and leadership. They made colorful icing, researched European flags, and invited their peers to decorate biscuits with these flags. It was a creative and engaging way to learn and have fun!
European infopoint
Junior Ambassadors from Manchester Hospital School teamed up to create an infopoint for our Preparation for Adulthood curriculum. They brainstormed what to include, chose the perfect spot, and collaborated to develop the resources. Their teamwork and creativity are truly inspiring, and there’s so much more to discover about their journey!
European Christmas Traditions
On our last day of term, students at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital explored fascinating Christmas traditions from Europe, like Kukeri, Jólakötturinn, los Reyes Magos, and Krampus. Dive into these unique customs and discover the magic and mystery they bring to the holiday season. Check out the full story for more!
Learning French Christmas songs
In her final French class of 2023, Devon learned and performed a delightful French Christmas song to share on Twitter. Check out her amazing performance and get into the festive spirit! You won’t want to miss this heartwarming moment. Head over to Twitter and see her in action!
Remembrance Day Activities
To honor Remembrance Day, students aged 4-18 at Manchester Hospital School crafted tissue paper poppies. Older students joined the National Literacy Trust’s Remembrance Live assembly, diving into the day’s history. They explored various remembrance methods, including how France and Germany commemorate the end of WW1 and WW2 differently.