by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Aug 31, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
We are two weeks into our first unit. We have been busy analyzing film clips considering how they build character, setting, and conflict. I have just collected our first analysis and looked at student notes. They are quickly picking up what to look for and have...
by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Aug 24, 2023 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP)
Well, they have been DP students for an entire week and there has been no irreplicable damage, nothing was even set on fire. So, we may make it through this thing. Truthfully, our new grade 11s have started the program well. They entered with just the right amount of...
by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Aug 17, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
Dear parents and students, Welcome back to ABIS for another wonderful year of learning. I hope you have had a wonderful summer break and that you are as excited to be back as I am. We have been busy preparing our lessons and learning spaces and all we need now is to...
by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Jun 15, 2023 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP)
The grade 11s have officially checked off at least two of their major assessments from the DP, the extended essay and the music internal assessment. This is a great accomplishment and we are so proud to see how well they have handled the first year of the course. Next...
by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Jun 8, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
As we finish up the year, we are hoping to get the students reading a bit more. In order to achieve this, in English class, our last unit is an independent reading project. Each of the students have now chosen a book to read and will then present an exhibition to the...
