School life
In a Namibia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Namibia
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.
- CapitalWindhoek
- Population~3 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Windhoek (UTC +2)
- CurrencyNamibian dollar (NAD)
Namibia, with Windhoek marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Windhoek
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Namibia a bit special.
Sossusvlei Red Dunes
Some of the tallest sand dunes on Earth, glowing orange and red
Open lesson
Fish River Canyon
The second-largest canyon in the world, carved over millions of years
Open lesson
Skeleton Coast
A wild, misty coastline where the desert meets the ocean
Open lesson
Damaraland Rock Art
Ancient paintings and carvings made by the San people thousands of years ago
Open lesson
Welwitschia
A plant that can live for more than 1,000 years in the desert
Open lesson
Kapana
Namibia's favourite street food - sizzling grilled meat straight from the fire
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.
- 🦩
Etosha Salt Pan
A vast shimmering white pan that becomes a wildlife paradise
Open lesson
- 🦌
Oryx
Namibia's national animal, built for life in the desert
Open lesson
- 🦏
Black Rhino
One of the world's rarest animals, thriving in Namibia's rocky desert
Open lesson
- 🐆
Cheetah
The fastest land animal on Earth, and Namibia has the world's largest population
Open lesson
- 🐘
Desert Elephant
Elephants that have adapted to survive in one of Earth's driest landscapes
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Afrikaans
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
- ℹNamibia 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 Namibia?
Choose Namibiawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.