by Matthew TAYLOR | Jan 31, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week grade 8 scientists performed an experiment looking at how calories in food can be calculated. This was part of their unit looking at what makes a healthy diet. They were examining the differences in four different types of snack. These snacks were burnt and...
by Ann Gaillard | Jan 14, 2019 | Front Page, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Visual Arts
The Grade 8s are studying portraits as part of their unit centered on cultural identity. Students took selfies and chose one to develop. Using pencil, they need to include 5 tones and be as accurate as possible with the texture of the hair.
by Geetika MEKHALA | Jan 10, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary English
DP Language and Literature students have started a new unit on language of campaigns. We studied a few Dove campaigns and analysed why some worked while others did not. MTV Switch campaigns were used to learn and practise analysing camera angles, images, lighting,...
by Todd DAVIS | Dec 20, 2018 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, IGCSE, The Grades
The secondary last day event leadership team organized a surprisingly enjoyable “Carnival” event for all secondary students. This was a great way for all of us to have some fun before the holiday. The event included a blindfolded maze, bean bag toss, egg...
by Geetika MEKHALA | Dec 20, 2018 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, IGCSE, Secondary English, The Grades
DP HL students wrapped up a unit filled with fun and comedy as we examined language and laughter. We enjoyed examining and analyzing various comedians such as Trevor Noah, Michale McIntyre, Will Ferrell, Nicky Gervais, etc. Grade 7/8 Language acquisition class wrapped...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Dec 20, 2018 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths
As a final activity before the holidays grade 8 mathematicians were given puzzles to solve. The activities came from the Nrich maths website which is a great store of puzzles and challenges from around the world. These are designed to develop logical thinking and...
