EIS Benin

Origami with Years 6, 7 and 8 students

Always eager to tout the educational benefits of Origami, Mr. David Gnanhoui (Art Teacher) remains ready to take the students to higher levels in this fine Japanese art.

Through Origami, Years 6, 7 and 8 students have been developing the following skills and more:

  • patience and memory
  • mental concentration and attention
  • fine motor skills
  • maths reasoning
  • spatial skills
  • sequencing

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Year 2 pupils become budding botanists after their outing to the nearby green space called Botanico.

Year 6 had the opportunity to learn more about recycling and repurposing from the "Recycling Queen."

Studies reveal that children who spend time with grandparents, or the elderly in general, gain wisdom and patience. The Year 5 French class happily write about their interaction with the grandmother of classmate, Alice Mathieu.

Year Five children reflect on the meaning of the fresco by Brazilian artist, Eduardo Kobra.

Years Three and Four make use of the postal system in Benin to send cards and letters to family and friends.