by Andres BRADSHAW | Nov 5, 2020 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
The IB defines communicators as those who “express [them]selves confidently and creatively in many ways…collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.” The has been more evident this week with classes being a mixture...
by Gary GOODWIN | Nov 5, 2020 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Secondary History
This week, grade 11 students have been planning a history essay for a paper 2 prompt on the causes and effects of 20th century wars. Our focus will be looking at the role of technology to the outcome of the a First World War. We have spent time dissecting the question...
by Oscar DASS | Nov 4, 2020 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Secondary Maths
We are excited to approach this new phase of mixed mode learning, both online and in-class. I hope to be in Oman in next week and probably a week later in school. I look forward to meeting all of you in person. As we are now getting used to each other and the scope of...
by Sean HOWES | Nov 4, 2020 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP)
One of the key principles in IB Diploma is to allow students to develop their own lines of inquiry and interpretations. As our anti-hero, Petruchio, continues his psychological campaign to ‘kill his wife with kindness,’ we have conducted a close analysis...
by Geetika MEKHALA | Oct 15, 2020 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Secondary English
It was an intense week with some major deadlines for our grade 12 students. Students worked hard to meet their EE deadline (4000 word essay) and their English essay deadline. Additionally, we also reviewed the requirements of paper 1 from last year and learned some...
by Andres BRADSHAW | Oct 15, 2020 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
This week everyone has been reflecting on their performance over the last 5 weeks. Being reflective is one of the IB Learner Profiles: “We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in...
