The document provides information about various landmarks, buildings, and features around the St Nicholas school grounds, describing their origins and histories. It details the naming of the Alfred Mkhize Quad after the first Chairman of the School Council in 1990. It also discusses the conversion of former tennis courts into basketball and netball courts in the early 1990s, and memorial benches outside the Office honoring deceased learners and staff.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
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Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
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This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
2. The Alfred Mkhize Quad Bishop Alfred Mkhize was the first Chairman of the School Council. The quad near the hall was named after him in 1990, and he was presented with a school cap at the same time.
3. The Basketball Courts In the Wykeham days, what are now the basketball courts were tennis courts. Mini Tennis was played at St Nicholas in the early 1990s, but then the courts were converted first to netball courts, and later to courts for both basketball and netball.
4. Memorial benches Benches in memory of learners and staff who have died are found outside the Office. Their names also appear on the Memorial Board in the Chapel
5. The St Nicolights Board The Rev Frankie Thacker coined the Phrase “St Nicholights” at Prizegiving in 2001. This board usually has encouraging messages on it.
6. The Chapel In the early Wykeham days, what is now the Chapel was used as a San or Sick bay. It was built with donations from the Hodge family
7. The Chapel In 2000, the swimming Changing Rooms were converted into a Chapel for use by staff and learners. Staff who had been at St Nicholas during the first 10 years paid for the windows.
8. The Foyer Clock The Gr 12s of 2010 collected money to buy a clock for the Foyer. The Gr 7s have been giving gifts to the school since the mid 1990s. Many of their gifts of benches are used every day.
9. The Car Park Before 2000, the car park was a dusty or muddy field where teachers’ cars broiled in the sun or got stuck in the mud. In 2000, the driveway and the first shaded parkings were installed.
10. The Old Gates Mr Singh, Grounds Manager in the 1990s, found these gates in a room under the Grade 7 classroom, and hung them between the car park and the playground.
11. The Honours Board For the school’s 15th Birthday in 2005, an Honours Board to remember learners who had achieved Provincial or National colours in different disciplines was set up. It is found in the Foyer
12. The Foundation Phase Playground When the school started in 1990, there was no playground equipment, only a big hole where a trampoline had been taken out when Wykeham moved up the hill to TWC. Swings were the first things installed
13. The School Bakkie A grey VW kombi was purchased for the school in the early 1990s, and was the only vehicle for almost 10 years. We now have 4 STNICS vehicles.
14. The “Broekie Lace” Fence This fence was originally on the outside of the school and was our barrier between Loop Street and the school. As security was tightened, the fence was moved inside to create a barrier at the end of the van Velden Lawn.
15. The Lottering Shield This shield was donated by the Lottering family. Mrs CharmaineLottering ran the Aftercare for many years, and all 4 of her children – Jethro, Paddy, Cindy and Candice - attended the school. The shield was carved by their father.
16. The MofokengTrophy for Leadership This trophy was donated in memory of Mr Joel Mofokeng, a member of staff for 10 years. It is made from the Nkosi headband that he gave to Mr Ford.
17. The Railway Line Bell This “Bell” was used in Wykeham days to let the grounds and domestic staff know when it was lunch time. In recent years, we have used it to note a minute of silence at midday, as we pray for peace.
18. The Plane Tree This wonderful, shady tree was planted in former staff member – Mrs Yvonne Poole’s_ first year of teaching at Wykeham School.
19. The Swimming Pool When the pool was built by Wykeham in the 1960s, it was the only school pool in Pietermaritzburg deep enough for diving. The pool was completely renovated in 2008.
20. The van Velden Lawn Still commonly known as “The headmaster’s lawn”, this lawn was named after Mr Anthony van Velden, Founder principal of St Nicholas in 1990. It is still forbidden for children to walk across it.
21. The Workshop When St Nicholas took over the buildings from Wykeham in 1990, what is now the workshop was the old laundry. It had been gutted by fire, but the old stone wash troughs were still there.
22. The Wykeham Gate This gate used to be on Loop (JabuNdlovu) Street, opposite the Hall doors out onto the lawn. It was moved in 2000 when a wall and fence, making the front of the school more secure, were installed. The gate is now between the playground and the Library.
23. How did you do? What was your score out of 21? Did you learn something new?
