by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Feb 8, 2022 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), The Grades
As our diploma students work through the challenges of high school, they are also looking forward to where they want to see themselves next. This week we were able to send a couple of our students who have expressed interest in medicine to learn more about the medical...
by Greg PERRY | Feb 8, 2022 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), The Grades
Biology students have been studying cellular respiration. We did an experiment to compare the effects of different carbohydrates pirating in yeast. Here are some pictures. We also had the chance to make some bread using a sourdough culture. Here are some pictures. It...
by Oscar DASS | Feb 3, 2022 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Secondary Maths
With the Mock Exams nearly over, a brief reflection on what is expected at the end of this road is a sobering thought. The exams seemed challenging to many and points to a call to action. With IAs and some syllabus left to complete, the pace is frenetic. It is vital...
by Andres BRADSHAW | Feb 3, 2022 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
The DP and Grade 10 students have been conducting experimental work this week. The grade 10’s have investigated the energy in a falling ball and the Grade 11’s have been processing and evaluating Specific Heat Capacity. The grade 10’s are building their...
by Margot SIMONDS | Feb 3, 2022 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Library
This week Mr. Bradshaw and his grade 9 students came to the library for a refresher workshop on using Noodletools for their research projects. Noodletools is a research management platform that ABIS has a subscription to. It is a flexible system that students...
by Nicholas MURGA | Feb 3, 2022 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP)
Grade 11 History students have recently begun a new unit on Authoritarian States. This unit will include two in-depth case studies: Fidel Castro in Cuba and Mao Zedong in China. This topic is assessed as part of Paper 2. During the unit students will explore a...
