by Erin REHIL | Feb 11, 2020 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Oman Week
Dinner last night was a delicious macaroni and cheese made by Fajr and Camilla. Today, Grade 8 got up early for a boat ride out to the Daimaniyat Islands, where they completed their first two dives and came back in time for a lunch of meat or vegetable chili, both...
by Scott MCBIRNIE | Feb 11, 2020 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Oman Week, The Grades
Expectations are everything. The students that were expecting a leisurely stroll had a wee surprise!! However, we had a fantastic morning and early afternoon taking in the wonder of Oman’s Grand Canyon and making friends with the local goats… Up at 5:30am...
by Scott MCBIRNIE | Feb 10, 2020 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Oman Week, The Grades
What a day! Despite the nerves (and there were lots!), all the students abseiled well down the side of Oman’s Grand Canyon… what a view! The climb back up was equally exhilarating! Here are a few highlights… Walking down the wadi to the edge…. where...
by Erin REHIL | Feb 10, 2020 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Oman Week
After yesterday’s first session in the OmanSail classroom, students enjoyed a nice dip in the Millennium pool. Later in the evening, Hector and JG took on the challenge of cooking veggie, chicken, and beef burgers for the group. At the same time, Ali, Georg, and...
by Scott MCBIRNIE | Feb 9, 2020 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Oman Week, The Grades
After an exciting day of driving, swimming, 4×4-ing, sight-seeing and eating… we’ve arrived at the top of Jebel Shams. The temperature is beginning to drop as evening falls but we’re in high spirits having had a great day together. Think we’ll get the fire...
by Erin REHIL | Feb 9, 2020 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Oman Week
Today, the group arrived at camp outside the Millennium Resort, and worked together to set up tents and a gazebo. We created an organized kitchen area with our cooler, dry goods and snacks, and fresh drinking water. After a snack and a dip in the sea, we walked to the...
