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In this panel series, we will be discussing what are the benefits of raising bilingual-multilingual language learners? Moderated by Anita Shum, Founder of Mini Mandarins and Columnist at SCMP, joining the panel are Karin Ann, School Co-Founder and Principal of International Montessori School of Hong Kong, and Kai Chin Denyer Chang, Former Member of the Parent Teacher Association at the International Montessori School of Hong Kong.
Karin Ann, School Co-Founder and Principal of International Montessori School of Hong Kong, shares many kids don’t actually have problems with confusion when learning two languages, but suggest ways to help with their process.
Award- winning childrenâs book author, Dan Freedman made a guest appearance at Greenwood House Schoolâs Leadership Series. The initiative was set up to prepare students for their secondary education, careers, and leadership opportunities. The series started in February 2020, with conversations with Blessing Okagbare the Nigerian Olympian. Dan Freedman, who is best known for his hugely popular series, the Jamie Johnson football novels, was excited to have a sit down and discuss his career journey and book series with the primary 5 and 6 students of Greenwood House School.
The event which was held virtually via Zoom had Freedman share some inspiring stories about his childhood and how he had faced rejections but never gave up. As a matter of fact, he asked the children to change their relationship with rejection to an opportunity to learn, improve and later achieve their goal. The author also spoke about his passion for writing and giving inspirational talks at schools and s