Saint Patrick's Day

Here is some info and materials about Saint Patrick's day celebrated on March 17th in many countries in the Commonwealth due to Irish immigration:

Wikipedia

Saint Patrick Worksheets for Kids

Extra materials for teachers: What is the Commonwealth pack and much more...

Click here to find out more (at the RCS): PPTs, PDFs,...

Getting to Know Your Commonwealth

We have prepared a series of education resources to offer an introduction to the Commonwealth and to engage young people in the big issues facing Commonwealth countries. We use the Commonwealth as a vehicle to explore wider international issues: diversity, development and democracy. Whether you are a Commonwealth enthusiast or not, we hope that you will find pertinent material for your students, to enable them to think critically and creatively about the world and their place in it.

http://www.thercs.org/youth/materials

The RCS: what is it?

Watch their introductory video and check out their website to find out what relationship there is between the RCS and the Commonwealth.

Extra activities about The Commonwealth

You can find some goodies for teachers on the BBC website about the Commonwealth. Click here.

Malawi's flag: the old one or the new one...?

If you want to learn mor about Malawi's flag, click here. After reading the text, answer the following questions:

Which one do you prefer? The old one or the new one? Why?

Do you think flags are important? Why?

Compare your country's flag with Malawi's.

The Commonwealth Flag

How would you describe the Commonwealth flag?  

- shape
- colours
- symbology
Click here to find out more.

Members of the Commonwealth

How many nations are there in the Commonwealth?

Check the picture below and start counting...
Extra task: in groups choose a flag and describe it to your classmates. You can use the info on Wikipedia to describe a flag.

Commonwealth Day

G'day, did you know that we even had a special day to celebrate the Commonwealth? Check here.

Commonwealth for Kids

Here's a link for kids about the Commonwealth: Young Commonwealth.
Take a tour and enjoy the cultural richness of its members!