School life
In a South Sudan classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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South Sudan
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.
- CapitalJuba
- Population~16 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Juba (UTC +2)
- CurrencySouth Sudanese pound (SSP)
South Sudan, with Juba marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Juba
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Fun facts
What makes South Sudan a bit special.
The Sudd Wetlands
One of the world's biggest freshwater swamps
Open lesson
The White Nile
The mighty river that flows through South Sudan to Egypt
Open lesson
The Imatong Mountains
South Sudan's highest peaks, covered in cloud forest
Open lesson
Juba
South Sudan's young and energetic capital city
Open lesson
Kisra & Asida
South Sudan's favourite everyday breads
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.
- 🦌
Boma National Park
Home to one of the world's greatest wildlife migrations
Open lesson
- 🦌
White-Eared Kob
The antelope that moves in one of Earth's mightiest migrations
Open lesson
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African Elephant
The world's largest land animal roams South Sudan's parks
Open lesson
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Hippopotamus
The heavyweight river giant of the White Nile
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
- ℹSouth Sudan 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.
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?”
Could your class meet South Sudan?
Choose South Sudanwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.