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Mahatma Gandhi said, “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” One of the themes that emerged from the IEB English Conference in February 2020 was the need to make the English classroom a ‘dangerous (or brave) space’ where conversations that prompt critical thinking and diversity of ideas are encouraged. And then the rest of 2020 happened….

“Watching a film doesn’t feel like working, but it can inspire children through rich imagery, use of camera shots, music, sound effects, silence and dialogue.“1 Few things capture our imaginations like film. This year, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ succeeded in bringing many people back to movie theatres after Covid-19 and has made over $1.4 billion at…

According to the World Health Organization, mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.”1 What is Mental Health? (3.39) Physical and…

Every year on the 9th of August we, as South Africans, celebrate National Women’s Day. This day commemorates the events of 9th August, 1956, in which more than 20 000 women of all races marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, in protest against the country’s oppressive pass laws. This day recognises the strength and resilience of…

‘Heritage’ refers to both socio-cultural practices and physical objects such as buildings and items, that are handed down from one generation to the next. Examples of heritage practices can include language, songs, dress codes, recipes, stories and others. We all have a heritage and it can form a strong part of our identity as individuals….

Stephen King said, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” Reading a book is like going on an adventure. It is an opportunity to travel through time, to see things through someone else’s eyes and to exist in another universe. Books provide us with knowledge and experiences without us having to go anywhere. The trick is persuading…

Introduction English is a versatile language that continues to change, evolve and adapt. Over time, it has crossed many borders and has not been restrained to one particular place or country. English words and phrases are constantly changing to reflect what is taking place in each society and to fulfil the needs of its users….

Safer Spaces: A Collaborative ImperativeIEB Life Orientation CAT A 2022)   The CAT A assessments have been designed to discover current issues and to engage in conversations that are often challenging and controversial. They aim to unpack the impact that these challenges currently have, as well as the impact in the future if nothing changes….

PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that the content and linked resources in this newsletter are of a sensitive nature and may be disturbing for some scholars. It may be advisable to give your scholars advanced notice of the potentially disturbing content that will be discussed. If necessary, please refer scholars to a relevant professional. Teachers…