by Andrew JOHNSON | Nov 29, 2023 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9
Over the last few weeks we have continued to read ‘Animal Farm.’ Students have identified and explained how the novel has features of allegory, fables, satire and fairy stories. At present they are investigating the use of propaganda in the text.
by Andrew JOHNSON | Nov 15, 2023 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8
In English we have been continuing our unit on trying to fit in. Have read the first 6 chapters of ‘The Outsiders’ by SE Hinton, discussing themes such as family, friendships, gangs, self identity and violence. Students are working on character sketches as a...
by Andrew JOHNSON | Nov 8, 2023 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
In English students have started a new unit called ‘Who will fight for what is right?’ They have investigated about the UN targets for sustainable development and created posters. Next week they will research about youth activists. In Geography we have...
by Andrew JOHNSON | Oct 19, 2023 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8
In English we completed our unit on advertising and have just started our new unit titled: Trying to Belong. In this we will be investigating what it means to be part of a group – both the positive and negative aspects. Students have just finished a short...
by Andrew JOHNSON | Oct 11, 2023 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
In English, students have completed their investigation into myths. There are now in the midst of a summative task where they create their own myths. In Individuals and Societies, students have com pelted their first unit by creating a timeline of their lives. They...
