School life
In a Solomon Islands classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Solomon Islands
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.
- CapitalHoniara
- Population~750 thousand
- Time zonePacific/Guadalcanal (UTC +11)
- CurrencySolomon Islands dollar (SBD)
Solomon Islands, with Honiara marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Honiara
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Fun facts
What makes Solomon Islands a bit special.
Marovo Lagoon
The world's largest saltwater lagoon
Open lesson
East Rennell
The world's largest raised coral atoll - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Open lesson
Kennedy Island
A tiny coral island with a big Pacific story
Open lesson
Honiara
The colourful capital city on the shore of Guadalcanal
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.
- 🐟
Dugong
A gentle sea mammal that grazes on underwater grass
Open lesson
- 🦇
Monkey-Faced Bat
The Solomon Islands' giant fruit bat with an astonishing face
Open lesson
- 🦅
Solomons Sea-Eagle
A powerful fishing eagle found only in the Solomon Islands
Open lesson
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Shark-Calling
A remarkable cultural tradition connecting people and the ocean
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
- ℹSolomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands?
Choose Solomon Islandswhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.