School life
In a Kiribati classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Kiribati
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalSouth Tarawa
- Population~121 thousand
- Time zonePacific/Tarawa (UTC +12)
- CurrencyAustralian dollar (AUD)
Kiribati, with South Tarawa marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
South Tarawa
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Kiribati a bit special.
First Sunrise in the World
Kiribati greets every new day before anywhere else on Earth
Open lesson
Banaba - The Raised Reef Island
A rare island that stands high above the sea on ancient coral rock
Open lesson
Te Ruoia - Ceremonial Dance with Sticks
A powerful standing dance where carved sticks keep the beat
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🐠
Phoenix Islands Protected Area
One of the largest marine reserves on the planet
Open lesson
- 🐦
Frigatebird
A sky pirate with a bright red balloon on its chest
Open lesson
- 🐢
Green Sea Turtle
An ancient ocean traveller that nests on Kiribati's beaches
Open lesson
- 🦀
Coconut Crab
The world's biggest land crab, strong enough to climb a palm tree
Open lesson
- 🐬
Spinner Dolphin
The acrobat of the Pacific, famous for spinning in the air
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!English
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹKiribati has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Kiribati?
Choose Kiribatiwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.