by Duncan MAKORI | Feb 11, 2026 | Front Page, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week our classroom turned into a mini-lab as students rotated through four investigation stations exploring how waves behave. Rather than being told the answers, they observed ripple tanks to question whether matter or energy moves, tested mirrors to uncover the...
by Duncan MAKORI | Jan 29, 2026 | Front Page, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Secondary Science, The Grades
Grade 12: Exploring Electrochemistry Building on last week’s introduction, our Grade 12 students have officially started their final unit: Electrochemistry. The curriculum is centered around the guiding question: “What happens when electrons are...
by Duncan MAKORI | Jan 29, 2026 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Science
Our Grade 7 scientists spent the week investigating the fundamental nature of physics through a hands-on “Forces Lab,” exploring both contact forces like friction and air resistance and non-contact forces like gravity and magnetism. By comparing the fall...
by Duncan MAKORI | Jan 22, 2026 | Front Page, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Secondary Science
In Grade 11 Chemistry, students have successfully navigated the complexities of chemical bonding, including ionic and covalent bonds, Lewis structures, and molecular shapes. Next week, the focus shifts to metallic bonding and giant covalent structures, followed by an...
by Duncan MAKORI | Jan 22, 2026 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
Our Grade 8 students have started their new unit focused on the Impact of Waves. We are exploring the Statement of Inquiry: Interactions reveal relationships that drive discovery and advancement. Students are currently working in specialized research teams to...
