23/08/2026
There is considerable value in giving children opportunities to learn beyond the ordinary boundaries of the classroom. Education ought not to be merely the accumulation of facts; it should also cultivate curiosity, observation, thought, and the pleasure of discovery.
Our students recently enjoyed a special Movie Day, during which they watched Cobweb, a horror film, together. Yet the occasion was not simply one of entertainment. At different points during the movie, I asked the students questions, encouraging them to observe carefully, think about what they had seen, and respond with confidence.
The enthusiasm with which they participated was truly delightful. Our younger students, in particular, took part with remarkable excitement, and many were rewarded with books as prizes, perhaps one of the most appropriate rewards that curiosity can receive.
They also enjoyed a meal together, making the day an occasion not only for amusement but also for friendship and fellowship.
It is worth remembering that children learn best when learning itself becomes a source of pleasure. A day of thought, laughter, curiosity, food, books, and a little horror can, after all, become a memorable lesson in its own right.
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