Better We Bangla Supplementary School – About Us
Our Language, Our Identity, Our Pride
The Better We Bangla Supplementary School is a vibrant and welcoming learning space where children and young people from Greater Manchester come together to learn Bangla language, explore their cultural heritage, and build confidence in their bilingual identity.
Established in 2022, our school now supports 35 registered students, with an average of 26 children attending every week. Classes are held every Saturday from 11am–1pm — the heart of the local Bangladeshi community and a safe, accessible space for families.
Our dedicated team of 3 experienced teachers, 1 teaching assistant and 1 volunteer deliver engaging lessons that focus on speaking, reading and writing Bangla through fun, interactive activities. Children enjoy modern teaching tools such as the interactive whiteboard, alongside traditional resources, storytelling, creative worksheets and games.
But we go beyond language learning, Our students develop:
Cultural knowledge
– Festivals, traditions, poems, songs, and stories
– Understanding of historical moments like the Language Movement (Ekushey February)
Creativity & confidence
– Poetry recitation, drama, arts and crafts, music workshops
– Opportunities to perform at community events
Identity & belonging
– A deeper connection to their roots
– Stronger communication with parents and grandparents
– Pride in being bilingual and multicultural
Transferable skills
– Communication, teamwork, critical thinking
– Bilingual literacy that supports wider education
Each year, our school celebrates International Mother Language Day and Bangladesh Independence Day, showcasing students’ poetry, arts, drama, traditional games and music performances.
The Bangla School is more than a classroom — It is a community, a cultural bridge, and a space where children grow with pride, confidence and connection to their heritage.