by Matthew RICHMOND | Jun 22, 2023 | The Grades
As the school year comes to an end, I would like to take a moment to write about something important: balance. As an International Baccalaureate school, following the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), it teaches us that balance is vital for our students’ growth....
by Matthew RICHMOND | Jun 15, 2023 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Why should our students be risk-takers? This week I would like to focus on a learner profile that has very much been in evidence over the past few days. I had the pleasure of supporting our grade 5 students with their current unit of inquiry which has included a focus...
by Matthew RICHMOND | Jun 8, 2023 | The Grades
As we rapidly approach the end of another school year, I wanted to share with you the importance of reflection. Reflection is a powerful tool that helps students make sense of their experiences, deepen their understanding, and develop lifelong learning skills. Through...
by Matthew RICHMOND | Jun 1, 2023 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
A Week in the Life of a PYP Coordinator One of the reasons I so enjoy my job, and have enjoyed working in schools for so many years, is because of the variety and range of experiences and opportunities it provides. So I thought I’d share a few examples of what has...
by Matthew RICHMOND | May 25, 2023 | ECC, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, The Grades
How to support inquiry at home The Primary Years Programme (PYP) believes that students should actively participate in their learning and take ownership of it. At ABIS, we promote this by fostering inquiry, where students investigate and comprehend the world around...
