Bromley school students reflect on challenges and achievements
Bishop Justus School in Bromley recently celebrated the success of two of its students, Anastasiia and Sooban, who delivered outstanding presentations at Bromley’s English as an Additional Language (EAL) training day.
The event, attended by more than 70 EAL teaching staff members from schools across Bromley and Lewisham, provided a valuable platform for students to share their personal experiences of learning English and adapting to school life in the UK. Anastasiia and Sooban spoke with clarity and confidence about their early days at school with limited English, the friendships they formed, and the strategies they used to understand classroom content and complete homework.
In addition to recounting their own experiences, the students offered insightful advice for both teachers and new students who are beginning their education with a low level of English. Their contributions provided a unique and valuable perspective, helping educators to better understand the challenges faced by EAL learners.
Jared Nehra, Director of Bromley Education, said: “Their accounts were very well received. Attendees listed this as one of the most valuable items on the programme, as it is not often possible to access such information. We would really like to thank both Anastasiia and Sooban for contributing to the EAL training.”
Samantha Thompson, Headteacher at Bishop Justus School, said: “We are immensely proud of Anastasiia and Sooban, who have embodied our school’s core virtues of love, kindness, courage and wisdom throughout their time at Bishop Justus. Their achievements serve as a testament to the strength and determination of EAL students and highlight the importance of inclusive education.”