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Kenya Virtual Learning Exchange

Program (Secondary)

The Mary Ward Centre is facilitating a virtual learning exchange program between secondary students in Toronto and students in Kenya. Connect your classes or clubs with Nairobi students, for collaborative learning and sharing.

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A Day in the Life Secondary - Loreto Convent Valley Road High School, Nairobi, Kenya

A Day in the Life Secondary - Loreto Convent Valley Road High School, Nairobi, Kenya

Topics of interest include:

  • Modern Slavery (e.g. human trafficking, migrant workers rights, fast fashion, etc)

  • Creation stewardship (e.g. climate change, water and land protection, etc)

  • Relationships (e.g. sexuality, marriage, etc.)

  • Peace-building and conflict resolution

  • Lifestyle diseases (e.g. heart and stroke, diabetes, substance abuse, etc)

  • Migration and Refugees

 

  • English (e.g. spoken word, poetry)

 

  • The Arts (Music, Dance, etc.)

 

  • ICT (databases)

 

  • Careers (vocation)

 

  • Math, Science, STEM

 

  • French (music, poetry)

 

  • Hospitality

Important things to know about the Kenyan schools:

  • Loreto Convent Valley Road and Loreto Msongari are private high schools that teach Grades 9 to 12 (referred to as Forms 1 to 4). Many Loreto students live on campus but some commute.

  • Nairobi is 7 hours ahead and school ends at 4 pm for them.  Thus, synchronous zooms might be limited. However, they are open to asynchronous collaborations where the Loreto students might complete homework or a project after school, or as part of a club.

  • The best month for collaboration with their school year is October or March which marks the end of each term

  • Students need to book the computer lab to access the Internet.  Some students might have access at home.

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Please indicate interest by completing the KVLEP Registration Form and we will partner you with a teacher based on topic or subject area. Questions? Contact audrey.ferrer@marywardcentre.ca

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