Cala English
Cala English
Cala English
Level : Grade 7
Component : D
Background
A number of school learners who have just accomplished their
primary school level are finding it difficult to get a good
boarding school place for form one due to the fact that they are
unable to correctly write an application letter. There is need for
grade six learners to prior know how to write an application
letter so that they will be enrolled in boarding schools which
offer exceptional academic studies that may positively
transform their lives for good
Research Questions
-define the term “boarding school “
-Name six boarding schools in Zimbabwe
-Collect and attach a picture of a boarding school
Part A
-Boarding school is a school that provides accommodation and
meals for pupils during term line or arrangement by which
children live at school during the school term.It is a school
where pupils live within premises while being given formal
instruction. The word boarding is used in the sense of room and
board, i.e. lodging and meals.As they have existed for many
centuries, and now extend across many countries, their
functioning, codes of conduct and ethos vary greatly. Children
in boarding schools study and live during the school year with
their fellow students and possibly teachers or administrators.
Some boarding schools also have day students who attend the
institution by day and return off-campus to their families in the
evening
-The best boarding schools in Zimbabwe are Falcon College,
Peterhouse, Arundel, Allan Wilson, Goromonzi and Heritage
school
-Passing your zimsec, Keeping conversations positive and
encouraging healthy living must be aquired when going to
boarding
-Advantages of being enrolled at a good boarding school are
challenging academics, peer learning, smaller class sizes,
personal growth and social maturity. It also teaches basic life
skills. Students learn how to balance a lot of activities while in
boarding school. The purpose of boarding is to develop the
total child. Children living away from home learn the basics of
time management and how to balance their involvement in
tasks.
-Disadvantages of learning at a day school are transportation,
involvement at school and a child in day school is pampered by
the parents
Part B