School life
In a Saint Vincent and the Grenadines classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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.
- CapitalKingstown
- Population~111 thousand
- Time zoneAmerica/Puerto Rico (UTC -4)
- CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with Kingstown marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Kingstown
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Saint Vincent and the Grenadines a bit special.
La Soufrière Volcano
Saint Vincent's mighty sleeping giant - and you can hike to the top
Open lesson
Mustique Island
A tiny private island famous for its white-sand beaches and rolling green hills
Open lesson
Bequia Island
A friendly island known for its boat-builders, sailors and brilliant views
Open lesson
Wallilabou - Pirates of the Caribbean
The sheltered bay that became a famous film set
Open lesson
Botanic Gardens
The oldest botanic gardens in the whole Western Hemisphere
Open lesson
Falls of Baleine
A hidden waterfall that can only be reached by boat
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.
- 🐢
Tobago Cays Marine Park
Five tiny islands surrounded by some of the clearest turquoise water on Earth
Open lesson
- 🦜
Saint Vincent Parrot
The national bird - a rainbow of orange, green and yellow found nowhere else on Earth
Open lesson
- 🐢
Hawksbill Turtle
An ancient sea traveller with a beautiful patterned shell
Open lesson
- 🐳
Humpback Whale
Giants of the deep that sing the longest songs in the animal kingdom
Open lesson
- 🐟
Roasted Breadfruit & Fried Jackfish
The national dish - a perfect partnership of land and sea
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
- ℹSaint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
Sport
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?”
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