Unique Gloucestershire March 2016

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Edufun
Edufun teaches Languages and cultural awareness to children and
young people of all abilities and backgrounds in Cheltenham and
surrounding areas.
Inspired by her students, Regina Tipping, a UK qualified teacher and
Youth mentor noticed a gap in cultural awareness. She believes that
within and beyond the classroom, every Language is intertwined with
a culture, a particular Language will always point to the culture of a
particular community. Language learning is not just about learning
a set of vocabulary and grammatical rules but it also involves the
learning of a set of behaviours and customs. The cultural aspects
of any Language not only brings that Language to life but also
helps people to see things from different viewpoints. Research
shows that three-quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a
cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and
necessary for peace, stability and development.
According to Marcel Proust the French novelist, "the real voyage of
discovery consists not in seeing new lands but in seeing with new eyes".
More so in today's increasingly interconnected and globalised world,
Regina also believes that the need to foster cultural awareness is urgent.
It is worthy to note that Regina comes from Cameroon (also known
as ‘Africa in miniature’) a country which has two national Languages,
French and English, including 240 dialects. She has great intercultural
understanding and cannot stress enough the benefits of learning other
Languages and cultures. Regina holds dear the thought that anyone who
goes through Edufun's doors, leaves with more knowledge about the
beauty of the world than before they went in.
Edufun’s main objectives are: to promote positive attitudes to second language learning,
to raise interests and standards of achievement in second language learning, to foster
community cohesion and greater understanding for diversity, tolerance and acceptance.
Following article 31 of the UN Convention, in which ‘Every child has the right to relax,
play and join in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities’.
At Edufun children four to thirteen, including those with specific
learning preferences, can enjoy fun well selected and differentiated
activities that follow the multicultural calendar and support the
national curriculum. Edufun’s programme is delivered by nurturing,
dedicated, qualified and experienced individuals, some graduates
and some sixth form students.
fine and gross motor impairments.
Dancing which helps with identification with other
cultures through movement and music, whilst
participants can express themselves freely through their
dance routines. Arts and crafts Arts and Crafts, which
help to improve social skills and knowledge of cultures
from around the world plus improve fine and gross
motor skills, interpretation and concentration. It also
enables participants to show off their proudest creations.
Cooking which helps to develop fine and gross motor skills and concentration. Participants
also get to learn about recipes from different countries and recreating local delicacies.
We also provide 10+ programmes to close the gap between primary and secondary
languages, GCSE and A' level tuition in French and Spanish.
As a new organisation we are growing and looking for fun, friendly and caring people
to work with. There are internships, training and volunteering opportunities too. A
background in Languages, Arts, Dance, Djembe drumming, and International community is
advantageous but not essential. We run classes and sessions after school hours and during
the holidays. We also run taster workshops and presentations for schools and community
centres. Creating a platform for people to meet, socialize and learn about other Languages
and cultures. Our latest events like the International Mother Language Day in March, the
Light festival celebrations around the world in October and European Day of Languages in
September.
Our upcoming community event will be a two days workshop for the 2016 Christian Arts
Festival, 8 and 23 April. More details about this can
found on the events page of our website. We have
had positive feedback from parents and supporters.
"Excellent workshops and photos thank you, they
loved it cheers", “had a fantastic time yesterday. Thank
you" and "I really enjoy the Language workshop",’ I
encourage my son to come, it is important for him.
Our prices per session are competitive and negotiable,
some sponsored, and community events are free.
After school club in school: £5.00 per child
After school out of school: £7.00 per child
Holidays:
£15.00 per day
10+ tuition: £10.00 per child/ (group prize)
GCSE& A’levels: £ 20:00 per student (1 to 1
GCESE & A’levels:
£15 per student per group
Children explore, discover and create, one Language at a time
throughSinging, which helps to improve cognitive skills, promote
positive thought patterns, enhancing the learning of a mother
tongue and the understanding and appreciation of a related culture.
Drumming which helps to improve social interaction, communication,
academic interest, emotional response, cognitive behaviour and even
During the holidays you can find us at
St Mark’s Methodist Church on Gloucester Road, Cheltenham
Email: edufunsters@gmail.com
www.edufungloucestershire.com
https://twitter.com/edufunstars
www.facebook.com/EdufunCheltenham