by Magz BRAY | May 4, 2023 | EAL, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, The Grades
As we enter May, it’s worth noting that this is Mental Health Awareness month. To commemorate this, the Student Services Team recently hosted a Parent Engagement Workshop focused on Adolescent Mental Health. Together, we delved into the risk factors and...
by Magz BRAY | Apr 19, 2023 | EAL, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), The Grades
Okay, we are here at that point of the year that seems SO far away in September. After this break it will only be a short sprint to the Summer break. For Grade 10, & 12, MYP & DP finals are sitting on the other side of the Eid celebrations. The best tip I can...
by Magz BRAY | Apr 13, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, The Grades
“Neuroscience research shows that the only way we can change the way we feel is by becoming aware of our inner experience and learning to befriend what is going on inside ourselves.”― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score, 2014 Sometimes, it can be hard to...
by Magz BRAY | Apr 6, 2023 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), The Grades
This week we went deeper into developing our understanding of Climate Change. We looked through a cause and effect lens, using a single case study to identify the impact of human actions on climate and the environment. We developed our reading comprehension, text...
by Magz BRAY | Mar 30, 2023 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
This week was a busy one, with a nice little unexpected pit-stop in the middle. We shifted from inquiring into Biomes & Climate Zones to considering Climate Change. We used a news article to learn more about the impact of deadly Cyclone Freddy in Malawi and...