by Sean HOWES | Sep 16, 2019 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, IGCSE, The Grades
Secondary students have been discussing their countries of origin over the last couple of weeks during morning advisory time. They are now interviewing each other about topics such as culture, food, sport and so on. This has been an interesting experience for those...
by Jonathan ADAMS | Sep 12, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Secondary Maths
Grade 11 Math students are exploring sequences and series topics. While some ideas are new, they are digging deep into algebraic techniques from Grade 9 to solve the more challenging problems.
by Matthew TAYLOR | Sep 12, 2019 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Secondary Maths
This week grade 12 mathematical studies students have been continuing to collaboratively work through exam style questions. They are still working through course content, but when challenged with a application question they comfortable to work together to come to a...
by Scott MCBIRNIE | Sep 12, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Music, Secondary ToK
Studying the medieval music of the Middle Ages throws up lots of interesting observations and questions. In looking at one particular piece of music we asked questions like: Why did the composer choose that particular selection of notes? Why don’t we use these...
by Michael CARBERRY | Aug 29, 2019 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), IGCSE, Primary P.E.
Once again we have the opportunity to travel to beautiful Italy and enjoy the wonderful skiing and snowboarding conditions of the Italian Alps. The trip will take place in February and we have booked a hotel that offers ski to door skiing, just meters away from the...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Aug 29, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Secondary Maths
This week, as part of their introduction to the new IB Diploma courses, grade 11 mathematicians were given tasks to further develop their inquiry skills. These tasks focused on sequences but allowed them to utilize many areas of math depending on their thoughts and...
