Last week saw the final debate in this year\u2019s school calendar \u2013 and what a corker it was! Year 7 were contesting the motion, \u2018This house believes every child should experience life in a different country\u2019, with strong arguments put forward by both sides. Well done to all the pupils who took part and a special mention to guest speakers, Maraya and Pelayo, who spoke beautifully about their experiences as EAL pupils at Perrott Hill. \u201cWhen I first arrived, my heart was thumping and I was worried I would understand nothing,\u201d said Maraya. \u201cNow I am in my final term and I have achieved so much. I’ve made great progress in English and, most importantly, made some amazing friends! I think anyone who has the opportunity to live in a different country should take it – it will be the best year of your life.\u201d What lovely words.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last week saw the final debate in this year\u2019s school calendar \u2013 and what a corker it was! Year 7 were contesting the motion, \u2018This house believes every child should experience life in a different country\u2019, with strong arguments put forward by both sides. Well done to all the pupils who took part and a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2275,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[17,20,251,8,12,14,9,13,10,11,161,18],"yoast_head":"\n