by Liezel BOSHOFF | Mar 14, 2019 | ECC, Front Page, The Grades
We looked at what the students know about measurement and why they think measurement is important. We made paper snakes and decided to measure them by counting the links. They discovered that if you pull the snake on both sides it becomes a bit longer, so not the best...
by Michelle SIMPSON | Mar 14, 2019 | Primary Team Leader, The Grades
Thanks to our PE teachers, teachers, students and parents for the fun and competition had yesterday at our Swim Gala. As many of you are aware yesterday’s gala followed a different programme. We would be interested to hear your feedback in terms of a SWOT...
by Abby BREWER | Mar 14, 2019 | Front Page, The Grades
The Secondary Library has a new feature: The Secondary Puzzle! So far our students have completed two puzzles, which make great brain breaks during a long day of learning and provide super teamwork opportunities. The only problem is that we’ve run out of...
by Celine ROWLANDS | Mar 14, 2019 | ECC, Primary P.E., The Grades
This week the K1 and K2 students who participated in sports day received their certificates. Mr Carberry and Mr Jacobs presented the students and applauded their success with them.
by Celine ROWLANDS | Mar 14, 2019 | ECC, The Grades
This week we visited the farm and made a temporary home for the school tortoise. While we were studying the tortoise many of the students called him a turtle. This led to an important discussion and questions. What is a turtle and what is a tortoise. To inquire into...
by Geetika MEKHALA | Mar 14, 2019 | Grade 9, IGCSE, Secondary English, The Grades
Grade 9 English students have started their study of the novel “1984”. Before focusing on the novel, we learned about the socio/political context of the time and biography of Orwell that influenced his writing. As well, we learned about totalitarian...