School life
In a Guinea classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Guinea
A child-friendly mission briefing for Thursday 19 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalConakry
- Population~14 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Abidjan (UTC +0)
- CurrencyGuinean franc (GNF)
Guinea, with Conakry marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Conakry
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Fun facts
What makes Guinea a bit special.
Mount Nimba
A UNESCO treasure where three countries meet on one mountain
Open lesson
The Fouta Djallon Highlands
West Africa's water tower - highlands full of rivers and waterfalls
Open lesson
Kambadaga Falls
Guinea's 'Bridal Veil' - a lacy curtain of water in the highlands
Open lesson
Conakry's Palm Beaches
Golden beaches lined with palm trees on Guinea's Atlantic coast
Open lesson
The Loos Islands
A cluster of peaceful islands with coral reefs, just off Conakry
Open lesson
Fonio
An ancient West African grain - tiny, nutty and full of goodness
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.
- 🦧
Chimpanzee
Guinea's forest genius - our closest animal relative
Open lesson
- 🦛
Pygmy Hippopotamus
A shy, miniature hippo that hides in forest streams
Open lesson
- 🐦
Hornbill
Guinea's spectacular forest bird with a colourful oversized beak
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!French
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
- ℹGuinea 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?”
Could your class meet Guinea?
Choose Guineawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.