by Susan LOPEZ | Feb 2, 2026 | ECC, Grade 1
This week, our school is celebrating Oman Week, and Grade 1 has been enjoying a variety of special activities that highlight Omani culture and traditions. Students have been excited to take part in the events around campus, learn through hands-on experiences, and...
by Susan LOPEZ | Jan 28, 2026 | ECC, Grade 1
This week, we began our new Unit of Inquiry, How We Organise Ourselves. To tune in, we explored the difference between needs and wants and discussed how our choices can look different depending on what is necessary, what is helpful, and what we simply enjoy. Students...
by Susan LOPEZ | Jan 22, 2026 | ECC, Grade 1
This week, we wrapped up our Unit of Inquiry, How the World Works, by completing our student reflections. We thought carefully about what we learned and shared our ideas using pictures and words. In phonics, we explored magic e sounds, focusing on long vowel a and i....
by Susan LOPEZ | Jan 14, 2026 | ECC, Grade 1, The Grades
Welcome back! This week, our class went on a field trip to the beach as part of our Unit of Inquiry, How the World Works. Students explored how land and water interact by observing the beach environment and investigating how water can move and change sand over time....
by Susan LOPEZ | Dec 15, 2025 | ECC, Grade 1
This week, we had a wonderful Sports Day filled with movement, teamwork, and lots of excitement. Students participated in a variety of activities that helped them practice important skills such as running, jumping, balancing, and throwing. Throughout the day, they...
