HELEX - Express Publishing

♡ Dear Associates, Directors, Principals, Teachers, Students & Friends,

✨ On this meaningful day of enlightenment, may we be guided by the Buddha’s teachings of peace, kindness, wisdom and compassion.
May this occasion inspire us to reflect, grow and spread positivity to those around us.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🪷

• From all of us at PLA & HELEX

🧠𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 in English Language Teaching is an increasingly urgent issue that affects everyone, from the teacher in the classroom to the entire school community.
Running on empty? 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.

We invite you to the free online webinar "Leading and Teaching on Empty: Understanding Burnout in ELT" with Daniel Xerri.

Save your spot: https://forms.gle/qNjYEjShYZHSS3CB6
📅 Thursday, May 28 | 🕒 UK Time: 13:00 – 14:30

In this session, we will explore:
🔹 The key causes and early signs of burnout.
🔹 How it impacts wellbeing, performance, and the wider school environment.
🔹 Practical strategies to build healthier, more supportive, and sustainable workplaces.

Invest in your wellbeing and that of your team!

📜 Certificates will be provided to attendees.

💭 How can literature help MYP and Pre-IB/IB learners move beyond comprehension and become more reflective, analytical, and confident thinkers?

Join us for a free webinar exploring how literature-based teaching can strengthen inquiry, interpretation, critical thinking, and learner voice in the classroom.

📅 Thursday, 4 June | 🕑 UK Time: 14:00–16:00
Save your spot: https://forms.gle/Vqzx8ecL1jwYj9UJ9

During the session, we will introduce the Pathways to Literature course 📚 and examine how literature can engage students with wider cultural and global questions while building readiness for IB-style learning through reflection, discussion, and evidence-based response.

✅ Ideal for MYP and Pre-IB/IB educators looking to support both academic achievement and personal growth through literature.

📜 Certificates will be provided to attendees.

🚀 “That’s not even a real job!” …at least, not yet. 👀

Some of the jobs today’s students will have haven’t even been invented yet and that’s exactly the idea behind our 2026 international student contest: 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝗯!

This exciting classroom project encourages learners from around the world to think creatively about the future, real-world needs, and the kinds of people who might help solve them.

📚Here’s how students can join the challenge:
💡Think about what the world might need in the future
🛠️ Imagine a brand-new profession
🎨 Create a mixed-media collage presenting their idea

Designed to promote creativity, collaboration, communication, and future-ready thinking, the activity also comes with ready-to-use contest kits and lesson plans to make classroom participation easy and fun.

🏆 Winners will receive a €50 Amazon gift card. In addition, all participants will receive a certificate of participation.

📩 Submit your entry by 15 June 2026
🔗 Find contest details, lesson plans & FAQs here: https://www.expresspublishing.co.uk/en/blog/contest-faqs-thats-not-even-a-real-job

💬 Got questions? Send us a message or leave a comment below. We’d love to help!

♡ Dear Associates, Directors, Principals, Teachers, Students & Friends,

Happy Labour Day to all the dedicated and hardworking individuals! 🎉🎉

May you take this well-deserved break to rest, recharge and reflect on all you’ve accomplished. You truly deserve it! 💪🏻💪🏻

• From all of us at PLA & HELEX.

📢 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔!

✨ 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙖’𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣? ✨

🏆 KGL English Olympiad 2026 is now 🅞🅟🅔🅝 for registration!

Warmest greetings from HELEX / Progressive Language Academy, the official KGL Country Partner for Malaysia 🇲🇾 and Thailand 🇹🇭.

We warmly invite students aged 6–17 years old to participate in this prestigious international English competition, where young talents from around the world come together to challenge their English skills and shine on a global stage. 🌏

📚 Contest Levels: CEFR Pre A1 to B2

📅 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
📝 Discovery (Stage 1): 23 May 2026 (Sat)
🏅 National Finals (Stage 2): 27 June 2026 (Sat)
⚠️𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟐𝟖 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

🎁 𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙇𝙔 𝘽𝙄𝙍𝘿 𝘽𝙊𝙉𝙐𝙎
🔥 Register by 𝟒 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 to join our exclusive Lucky Draw!

🎁 Special Bonus for Participants
🤩 Every participant will receive a (★) mystery gift (★) from us!

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐆𝐋 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐝?
🌟 Open to all English learners aged 6–17 — no barriers!
🌟 Compete according to CEFR levels based on proficiency
🌟 Sample tests provided — stress-free and no extra preparation needed
🌟 Win cash prizes, trophies, and exciting rewards
🌟 Top performers may 𝙬𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙘𝙚 🇬🇷✈️
🌟 Endorsed by Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) for PAJSK marks in 2025 (endorsement for 2026 currently in progress)

🤝 Schools are also invited to join as 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔 and receive special recognition and rewards.

🚀 Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!
Take the first step and let your child experience an international English competition.

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/M7kSmDYBzKXwzunh6

📌 For enquiries:
📞 018-661 3643

♡ Dear Associates, Directors, Principals, Teachers, Students & Friends,

✨ Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri! ✨

🕌🌙 Hari Raya is a time of reflection, gratitude and togetherness. Let’s cherish precious moments with family and friends, and spread kindness wherever we go. 💚

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Hari Raya, filled with love, peace and endless blessings. 🌟

• From all of us at PLA & HELEX.