Manuela Istrate, English teacher at Júlio Dantas Secondary School in Lagos, is keen for her students to practise their English and engage in writing. She organises regular story-writing competitions as a motivation that seems to be paying off. Manuela also wants her students to meet ‘real’ authors to inspire them and give some ideas on how to put pen to paper.
I went along to the school and gave them her words of wisdom in a talk to the students. Representing Tomorrow magazine, I presented prizes to 16-year-old Alexandra Belova, whose winning Christmas story was published in the December edition of Tomorrow. Well done, Alexandra.
Manuela appreciates the support Tomorrow is giving in her attempt to enhance the students’ learning and motivation. Undoubtedly, seeing your work in print is a real boost to the youngsters.
Image: Manuela Istrate, teacher of English, Peter Cain, Alexandra Belova, Lena and José Augusto Lopez, Headteacher at Júlio Dantas School
