Author Archives: Helen Molloy

About Helen Molloy

Helen Molloy has been a Primary Learning and Teaching Consultant, leading on the introduction of Primary Languages in the City of Stoke-on-Trent for the past 5 and a half years. She is passionate about language learning and inspiring children into developing a curiosity and awareness of other people's languages and cultures.

Christmas is coming…

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Helen Molloy

Today was the first day of Advent and it was like no 1st December that Lewis had ever known before. It was hot and sunny, and here he was on a beach watching evening crabs tentatively creeping out of their … Continue reading →

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The monsoons arrive in Tioman

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Helen Molloy

For all Lewis the Lion was on a tropical, almost deserted island, he was still full of busy as he put his mind to remembering and recording his incredible adventure so far. He would love to write as beside him … Continue reading →

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Lewis visits a turtle conservation project

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Helen Molloy

When Lewis the Lion was staying at Juara Beach in Tioman, he discovered that there was a special Turtle Conservation Project which had been set up there. The turtle project’s main objective is to stop human interference through education and … Continue reading →

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Lewis has a magic way for converting the Malaysian Currency

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Helen Molloy

One of Lewis the Lion’s favourite set of table facts are his five times tables so he was really happy to arrive in Malaysia and discover that to convert pounds to the Malaysian currency -Malaysian Ringgits, he simply had to … Continue reading →

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Lewis munches on moreish Malay food

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Helen Molloy

Lewis the Lion was very happy to try out Malaysian food. It certainly had a kick to it as it was hot and spicy but this was neutralised by the rice staple and all of the delicious tropical fruits on … Continue reading →

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Lewis arrives on a paradise island: Tioman, Malaysia

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Helen Molloy

Well Lewis the Lion had arrived on the west coast of Malaysia during the monsoon season because of which the ferry crossings to Mersing had been reduced to one a day, leaving at 9 o’clock in the morning. One of … Continue reading →

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Lewis and the sounds of Mersing, Malaysia

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Helen Molloy

Lewis the Lion, fresh into Mersing in Malaysia was climbing the stairwell of his hotel when suddenly he stopped. He could hear so many sounds around him. He closed his eyes and concentrated on the strange sounds of this new … Continue reading →

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Lewis buses it into Malaysia

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Helen Molloy

Lewis the Lion’s trip to Singapore had been short but very sweet. After a bit of a wild goose chase to purchase his bus ticket, he had eventually found the Transnasional bus company. Here he bought his ticket into Malaysia … Continue reading →

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Lewis explores ‘The Lion City’ of Singapore

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Helen Molloy

As Lewis the Lion explored the city state of Singapore, as his first Asian experience, he was overwhelmed by the sensation that this truly was a city where the West meets the East. It seemed to be a melting pot … Continue reading →

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Lewis is in food heaven at a traditional Singaporean Hawker Centre

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Helen Molloy

One of the best things about travelling is getting to taste the local cuisine and Lewis the Lion had a great introduction to Asia by visiting one of the many Hawker Centres in Singapore. This is a type of food … Continue reading →

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