by Matthew TAYLOR | Sep 26, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Secondary Maths
This week grade 11 mathematicians were creating worked solutions for various problems that applied their understanding of geometric series. They made these in the form of a poster. They then gave comments about strengths and areas to improve in each other’s...
by Erin REHIL | Sep 26, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), IB DP Visual Arts, Secondary Visual Arts
Sanna in DP Visual Art is exploring the theme of transformation, using buildings as symbols to represent the rise and fall of human relationships. While investigating the works of artists like Albrecht Dürer and Andy Warhol, she is also building her own mastery of...
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 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 Sean HOWES | Sep 9, 2019 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9
Or are we part of a very complex computer simulation? This is a question that Grade 7/8 English are considering at the moment as we delve in the esoteric world of philosophical debate. The class watched a number of video clips on topics such as Plato’s Cave...
