School life
In a Saint Lucia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Saint Lucia
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.
- CapitalCastries
- Population~184 thousand
- Time zoneAmerica/Puerto Rico (UTC -4)
- CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Saint Lucia, with Castries marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Castries
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Saint Lucia a bit special.
The Pitons
Twin volcanic peaks rising straight from the sea - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Open lesson
Sulphur Springs
The world's only drive-in volcano - you can go right inside the crater!
Open lesson
Marigot Bay
One of the most beautiful natural harbours in the Caribbean
Open lesson
Pigeon Island
A historic island joined to the mainland by a causeway, now a national landmark
Open lesson
Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens
A rainbow waterfall surrounded by tropical plants and mineral pools
Open lesson
Mangrove Forests
Trees that grow in the sea and protect the coastline
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.
- 🦜
Saint Lucia Parrot
The national bird - a brilliant green, blue and red parrot found nowhere else on Earth
Open lesson
- 🐦
Saint Lucia Oriole
A striking black and orange songbird found only on this island
Open lesson
- 🦎
Saint Lucia Whiptail Lizard
A speedy island lizard with a tail longer than its body
Open lesson
- 🐤
Saint Lucia Warbler
A tiny songbird with a big voice, found only in Saint Lucia's forests
Open lesson
- 🐢
Leatherback Turtle
The world's largest turtle - an ancient ocean giant that nests on Saint Lucia's beaches
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
- ℹSaint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia?
Choose Saint Luciawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.