Students of EDUCAnet Praha were awarded the Bronz level of DofE Awards

Students of EDUCAnet Praha who completed the Bronze level of the Duke of Edinburgh´s International Awards were awarded on 25 January 2016.

At a ceremony held at Louvre Gallery, in centre of Prague, Filip Abdul C3, Matyáš Kubů G2, Duc Anh Bui G2, Wayne Aarts G2, and Tomáš Půlpán G2 heard words of praise and received certificates and badges from Mrs Helen Abrahams Felix, the daughter of Lady Abrahams, who brought the programme after the Velvet Revolution to the Czech Republic.

They enjoyed the ceremony very much and the event reminded them that they have indeed achieved something and can achieve even more.

Congratulations and good luck moving forward to the DofE Silver Awards!

Bubbling with enthusiasm

The opening ceremony - The Rebel Pipers

The first awarded Filip Abdul, class C3

Duc Anh Bui, class G2

Matyáš Kubů, class G2

Tomáš Půlpán, class G2

Wayne Aarts, class G2

DofE Bronz Awards

Stress Free Cambridge Exams at EDUCAnet Praha

    

                 KEEP OUT TESTING IN PROGRESS!

Teachers are aware of the role and importance of assessment. Assessment of students’ achievement is the process of evaluating students' achievements, development and learning outcomes.  Assessment can be engine to drive students’ performance motivation.

We regularly assess our students’ improvement in English language and organise Cambridge English Exams Day at our school.

Testing doesn’t ´t have to be stressful. During Cambridge English Exams students know exactly what to expect on Exam Day.

This academic year Cambridge Day took place on 15 December 2015. The mock tests were organised at First (FCE) and Advanced (CAE) levels.  The tests focused on real English. Students were encouraged to take risks and make errors, and understand that wrong answers can assist learning just as effectively as right answers.

When a student has achieved a pass in the FCE and CAE, it is a trustworthy and reliable indicator of their competence in the language.

The results:

Cambridge English: First (FCE)

1st place                     OSKAR MORAVEC

2nd place                    KRISTIÁN LORENC

3rd place                     ZDENĚK DAVID/TOMÁŠ RECHTIG

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

1st place                     IVAN TOSHCHEV

2nd place                    PAVEL ORINIAK

3rd place                     MAREK PROCHE

Congratulations to all participants who took part in the school’s Cambridge English Exams Day.

Be the best and keep on practising and using REAL ENGLISH. It can be fun!
Click on: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/games-social/

A successful Christmas workshop spreads holiday cheer

Tuesday, 8th December 2015 (morning 9 -2 p.m.), students participated in a successful Christmas workshop organised by our school.

I honestly believe it was a huge success.

The event was carefully prepared. In a magic atmosphere, surrounded by the sounds of carols, candles and cookies students shared ideas and made some beautiful Christmas gifts.

The participants could choose from various stands, and prepared pancakes, made decorations, snowflakes, sang Christmas songs, write Christmas cards, baked biscuits and cookies and much more.

At my stand, we had a lot of fun, created some beautiful jewellery and Christmas decorations and simply enjoyed spreading the spirit of Christmas. 

English Language Olympics

On 30 November 2015 students of our school entered Language Olympics.

They gathered and tested minds in English language. It required patient work, logical ability, and willingness to think around corners.

Congratulations to all of the students who took part in!

Helping students to learn independently and gain presentation skills

I strive to tailor the lessons to my students’ needs. Technologies of the 21st century enable me to develop them into fun and motivating lessons. 

Students turn to their mobile for information rather than referring to books. During the lessons they are encouraged to do research online, discover more about the given subject.They  work in groups or work independently.

The outcomes are presented in front of the class. Helping students to develop their communication and presentation skills and becoming an effective learner and communicator.

 Students from C1/G1 presenting their ideas on sports and leisure time activities.

New applications in language learning

You are an eternal beginner not just in English… in languages. Still struggling and want to pick up some new language skills but learning a language requires huge investments in both time and money...

On the other hand, you are e-learning and learning platform enthusiast, tablet and smartphone chomping maniac. Then new apps for learning languages are just the things for YOU!

However, these days it is not easy to choose from numerous apps for learning languages.

While taking up learning it is essential to set a goal and go for it. The app can be used every day wherever you are, commuting to school, work on regular basis. It saves time.

You can practice all language skills and apply what you have learnt. You can take on interactive learning exercises and quizzes and stay motivated with regular feedback... 

The best ones do not cost you an arm and leg. They are free. 

My favourite is Duolingo. Worth trying it ...https://www.duolingo.com/.

High Schools Day at EDUCAnet Praha

On 20 October in cooperation with Alfa Agency, students met Barry Bunyan, director of the International Program in Langley, in British Columbia, Canada. 
He introduced the district and the opportunities of studying in 8 High Schools in British Columbia.

The best part of the meeting was the emotional speech of Julie, a girl who has studied in Canada, based on her life-changing experience.

And of course, the raffle and the prizes were surprising. Some of the students have already started thinking about studying abroad in the future...

Jane from Alfa Agency and her guests

Barry Bunyan and his convincing speech

Open to new opportunities

Let´s get on the BUS...