- Being a buddy class...possible activities
The purpose of the buddy class activities will be to learn about each other’s culture, school and world through a range of literacy and creative activities. As much as possible, buddy classes will be matched at similar year levels to support meaningful sharing of their learning. Some suggested tasks for classes involved include:
VISUAL LITERACIES; taking photos, making drawings, maps or artwork to share with their buddy class
ENGLISH/ LITERACIES; letter writing, stories, history narrations, inquiry based research
DIGITAL LITERACIES; video production and sharing, oral stories, personal histories, cultural activities
VISUAL LITERACIES; taking photos, making drawings, maps or artwork to share with their buddy class
ENGLISH/ LITERACIES; letter writing, stories, history narrations, inquiry based research
DIGITAL LITERACIES; video production and sharing, oral stories, personal histories, cultural activities
Ideas for writing to your penpal class...
The numbers of students in the classes in India vary from 15 – 40. It is therefore suggested that students write to the class or simply Dear Friend… This will ensure no child will be disappointed not to receive a personal letter from any particular child in return.
These documents provide great writing ideas and tips for your students...
Penpal screening process:
To safeguard that content being sent to and from each school is culturally, confidentially and personally appropriate, all materials will be sent through the Help-A-School Foundation. Teachers are asked to help this process by requesting that children do not give personal information in their letters eg: their home address, phone numbers or emails. Teachers will be provided with envelope labels to assist with the postage process. All postage costs from South Australia to India will be covered by the Help-A-School Foundation. * Please be mindful of size and weight when sending items.
To safeguard that content being sent to and from each school is culturally, confidentially and personally appropriate, all materials will be sent through the Help-A-School Foundation. Teachers are asked to help this process by requesting that children do not give personal information in their letters eg: their home address, phone numbers or emails. Teachers will be provided with envelope labels to assist with the postage process. All postage costs from South Australia to India will be covered by the Help-A-School Foundation. * Please be mindful of size and weight when sending items.
