by Dorota Ziemnicka | Oct 24, 2024 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), The Grades
This week, we finished the Digital Citizenship course with a lesson on changing our tech habits. Students reflected on the role that media and technology play in their lives and thoughtfully considered their habits, including what has served them well and what they...
by Dorota Ziemnicka | Oct 17, 2024 | The Grades
Dear Parents and Students, As we spent the last two days in front of our computers or iPads, there are a few reflections. Generally, the lessons went well; however, the students raised concerns about the need for short, perhaps 5-minute breaks between lessons to have...
by Dorota Ziemnicka | Sep 26, 2024 | The Grades
This week our students learned about Service as Action. , In the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, Service as Action (often part of CAS—Creativity, Activity, Service) encourages students to engage in meaningful community service as a way of developing...
by Dorota Ziemnicka | Sep 19, 2024 | The Grades
For Grade 7 IB students, setting clear goals is a crucial step toward academic and personal success. Writing down these goals helps students stay focused, motivated, and organized as they navigate the diverse and challenging curriculum. Whether it’s improving in...
by Dorota Ziemnicka | Sep 12, 2024 | Front Page, Grade 7, The Grades
This week was an exciting and busy time. During our advisory meetings we talked about goal setting for students which is an important task for their development. We also explored the use of data in our Digital Citizenship lessons and the students had a chance to use...
