by Meghan KENNEY | Sep 14, 2017 | Grade 10, Secondary English
Part of IGCSE English literature is the study of poems about family. To help find the deeper meaning in the poem “Coming Home”, students pulled out powerful word and images to look for patterns and themes. They discussed how particular words shift the tone...
by Meghan KENNEY | Aug 31, 2017 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary History, Uncategorized
Grade 7 Humanities has started the year looking at geography and practicing the skills of analyzing where people live and why. They have a series of skill levels to progress through, and each time they move up a level they gain in skills and points. It’s all...
by Meghan KENNEY | Aug 24, 2017 | Grade 8, Secondary English
Grade 8 students spent some time reflecting on their strengths and challenges in English. They connected the skills that they learn in English class to their life goals, and then made some specific goals for this year. This was done in the Secondary Library area for...
by Meghan KENNEY | Jun 8, 2017 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary History, Uncategorized
Grade Sevens have been studying the Middle Ages and investigating into the geography and economics of the times. They discussed the critical thinking question of why feudalism was developed and what role it played in maintaining stability in Medieval Europe. They were...
by Meghan KENNEY | May 25, 2017 | Grade 9, Secondary English
As preparation for final exams, grade nines have been reading poetry and practicing their analytical skills. With one particular poem, “The Lost Woman”, the meaning was difficult at first, and so the students worked hard to uncover the themes and ideas. In...
