by Oscar DASS | Nov 10, 2022 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths, The Grades
Maths is based on facts, theorems and rules (conjectures). And there are many of them It is a good idea to create a pocket book with all the rules written down (and perhaps 1-2 examples). Keep this handy and browse through it often. You will find that as time goes by,...
by Andrew JOHNSON | Nov 9, 2022 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9
This week we have started our second unit of the year. We will be reading ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell. This has been described the following: a satire, an allegory, a fable and a fairy story. Students have worked in pairs to investigate these genres and find...
by Marie PERIN | Oct 27, 2022 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Secondary French
Grade 9 finished their first unit today. They had to present their tree of life on which they included all the important aspects of their lives. This project allowed them to reflect on who they are and why they are who they are! A lot of intense reflection and...
by Oscar DASS | Oct 26, 2022 | Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths
It has been a hectic term. Full time face-to-face teaching and learning. The pressure to catch up on missed learning has put tremendous pressure on students and teachers alike. So the mid-term break is a welcome pause and an opportunity to reflect on what was done....
by Theophilus WUSU-GOWU | Oct 26, 2022 | Grade 9
The grade 9s used the last week and this week to research and to make TED Talk videos on overcoming the challenges of Living a Healthy Life. It was great to see the dedication and hard work from each student in the class. What seemed like a difficult task culminated...
by Oscar DASS | Oct 20, 2022 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths
At its core, Maths is a “set of rules” we create to play a game. So in order to play well, we need to know the rules. This can be accomplished through regular practice and memorisation. Both approaches serves to “internalise” knowledge and...
