by Celine ROWLANDS | Dec 5, 2019 | ECC, The Grades
This week we decided to have an open ended Lose Parts tinkering table to see what the students could create. They made a telephone, a fishing rod, a rainbow, a dream catcher and many other wonderful creations. Some students built wonderful constructions using the...
by Marie USHER | Dec 5, 2019 | Grade 2, The Grades
Well done to our beautiful dancing snowflakes. You were amazing. The students have been busy this week publishing their own stories and solving maths word problems. They have also been reflecting on the their mapping knowledge.
by Sean HOWES | Dec 2, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), The Grades
Grade 9 are due to make videos on a range of topics in Design. We have ideas on raising awareness about mental health, Bollywood, improving car safety and even tik-tok (a new one for me, where the students have taught the teacher!) The class is currently conducting...
by Celine ROWLANDS | Nov 29, 2019 | ECC, The Grades
Last week we started a new unit of inquiry “Stories.” We dressed up as pirates and as a group we asked and answered questions about pirates. We asked the children where they got so much information about pirates. We are now creating our own stories about...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Nov 28, 2019 | The Grades
This week grade 8 mathematicians have been looking at approaches to calculate the heights of different structures around the school campus. This is part of their unit looking at the Statement of Inquiry (SOI) mathematical discoveries of the past continue to help us to...
by Scott MCBIRNIE | Nov 27, 2019 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Music, The Grades
Recently all exam student have begun to record their music performances. Recording allows students to make valuable insights into their playing and singing. This reflective process informs practice which means the next performance is to a higher standard. Onwards and...
