by webtester | Oct 30, 2011 | Community and Service, Front Page, Grade 10, Grade 9, The Grades
The rain was pouring down on the runway when we landed in Sri Lanka last night. We had seen the dark monsoon clouds over the island as we approached, a sure sign that we were no longer in Oman. The air was warm and heavy with humidity when the bus dropped us off at...
by webtester | Oct 28, 2011 | The Grades
Since Mr. Kearney and Mr. Provencher will be away on the trip to Sri Lanka next week, their After School Activities will be cancelled: Sunday: Volleyball and Beginning French Tuesday: Photography These activities will resume after the Eid...
by webtester | Oct 24, 2011 | Front Page, Grade 10, Humanities, The Grades
When it comes to the study of history, debating is one of the best ways for students to show that they not only understand different perspectives, but they are able to analyze and critique those perspectives. Grade 10 has shown themselves particularly adept at this,...
by webtester | Oct 23, 2011 | Community and Service, Front Page, Grade 10, Grade 9, The Grades
We’re six days from leaving for Sri Lanka. What are we excited about and looking forward to? What are we nervous about? [This photo is a Habitat For Humanity project in Sri Lanka from last year.] Himesh, Grade 10: I’m looking forward to finishing the house...
by webtester | Oct 17, 2011 | Grade 6, Humanities, The Grades
Where do we come from? This is the question I posed to Grade 6 on the first day of Humanities class almost six weeks ago. This is Humanities at it best–thinking big about the ideas that shape our world. During this first unit of the school year, I’ve asked...
