{"id":3563,"date":"2024-11-18T09:17:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T01:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waishz.com\/?p=3563"},"modified":"2024-11-19T09:19:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T01:19:36","slug":"washzs-magical-language-learning-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/waishz.com\/en\/washzs-magical-language-learning-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"WASHZ’s Magical Language Learning Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

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During Harry Potter Week, WASHZ saw many young wizards around the campus, some of whom even encountered renowned Hogwarts professors.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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As the ‘Harry Potter’ film series begins its re-release in China, a wave of nostalgia is sweeping by, connecting us to the magical journey many of us know well.<\/p>\n

True literary classics possess the power to transcend time and space. In the 30 years since Harry Potter’s debut, this boy with round glasses and a lightning scar on his forehead has become a cherished memory in countless childhoods.<\/p>\n

Recently, WASHZ held Harry Potter Week, involving the entire upper school, lower school, and kindergarten. All pupils and teachers were immersed in a magical campus, experiencing the extraordinary charm of this literary classic.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

Emily Frazier, Upper School Head of Language and Communications, mentioned that the reason for choosing Harry Potter for the theme week was precisely because of its enduring vitality. The magical world has an unparalleled appeal to pupils of every generation, keeping them engaged and excited.<\/p>\n

“We have decorated various parts of the school, creating a fun and immersive experience for the pupils, keeping them entertained and engaged in their learning.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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Beyond the enchantingly magical campus environment, the classrooms also adopted a magical atmosphere.<\/p>\n

In Lower School and Kindergarten science classes, even without the Half-Blood Prince’s notebook, pupils could use their scientific knowledge to concoct potions of various colours.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

In the kindergarten, Richard Bumford, Executive Head of Upper School, read Harry Potter picture books to the pupils.<\/p>\n

In art classrooms, pupils unleashed their creativity and crafted their own owl companions.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

This might be the first time these young pupils have heard of Harry Potter through the activities, but such classics have the magical power to attract readers from generation to generation into their enchanting world.<\/p>\n

Ms Frazier has a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and History from the University of Oxford, complemented by a Master of Education degree from University College London.\u00a0As a member of the English language teaching staff, she especially values the language learning opportunities that Harry Potter Week provides.<\/p>\n

“We hope to inspire more pupils to fall in love with reading through Harry Potter. For instance, we organise treasure hunts that guide pupils to find answers in the books. More and more pupils are starting to read in the library, not just Harry Potter but many other books as well.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

Ms Frazier mentioned studies that suggest novels and stories can enhance language skills, particularly vocabulary and reading ability, more effectively than non-fiction works.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Lower School and Upper School incorporated project-based learning using the famous newspaper from the magical world, the “Daily Prophet,” as a theme. Pupils were required to collaborate in groups to conduct themed research related to Harry Potter and write summary reports.<\/p>\n

Language learning is an all-round process, where the four major components\u2014listening, speaking, reading, and writing\u2014need to be fully developed to truly enhance language proficiency.<\/p>\n

In WASHZ’s IGCSE and A-Level curriculum, English language and English literature is central. For IGCSEs, the school offers three core compulsory courses: English as a First Language, English as a Second Language, and English Language and Literature. At A-Levels, we also offer English Language and Literature courses and IELTS. Moreover, many humanities and social science courses, such as psychology, history, and sociology, require pupils to have a solid foundation in language skills.<\/p>\n

In the highly engaging learning process during Harry Potter Week, pupils’ autonomy was greatly stimulated as they carefully read the original texts and engaged in deep discussions with their group members. Each piece of work reflected effort and focus, helping them improve their writing and communication skills.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

Ms Frazier believes that merely pursuing scores and grades cannot truly ignite pupils’ intrinsic motivation. It is only when they recognise the goals of their efforts, are willing to strive for them and personally experience the rewards of hard work that they can unleash their best potential.<\/p>\n

Harry Potter Week culminated in a grand ‘Magic Assembly.’ Although the world of magic only exists within the realm of literary fiction, the imagination it inspires is real and enduring. In finding a passion for reading and literature through this unique immersive learning process, pupils inspired creativity and excitement, deserving our encouragement and applause.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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There will be countless such \u201cPlatform 9\u00be\u201d encounters in the future, each leading to a completely different world. Facing the future, the pursuit of knowledge and the courage to explore are the world\u2019s real magic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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