by newuser | Nov 14, 2013 | Grade 7, Secondary English, Uncategorized
The grade 7 students completed their Suspense Unit with the creation of three versions of a movie poster for one of the studied texts. The products of this task were true works of art and got my skin crawling. We have some budding graphic artists in our midst.
by newuser | Nov 5, 2013 | Grade 10, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary English, Uncategorized
Secondary parents are welcome to join us on Sunday for a private screening of Ender’s Game. Bring 2 OMR to Mrs Provencher when you meet us at City Cinema for 12 noon. It is going to be amazing!
by newuser | Oct 31, 2013 | Grade 9, Secondary English
In preparation for the IGCSE Literature exam, the grade 9 students studied Christina Rossetti’s sappy poem, A Birthday. It celebrates the joyous return of the poet’s beloved – joyous for her, cheesy and pathetic for us.
by newuser | Oct 31, 2013 | Grade 11, Secondary English
This week we looked at the likes of Celine Dion, Shakira, Enrique Iglesius, Ricky Martin and other bilingual music artists and how their performances and career have been influenced by learning and singing in the additional language of English. This will lead us...
by newuser | Oct 24, 2013 | Grade 7, Grade 9, Secondary English
The pressure was on this week and two grade groups had to write until their fingers ached. In-class essays force students to plan and compose a coherent text in a short period of time. This exercise is in preparation for the demands of IGCSE exams.
by newuser | Oct 24, 2013 | Grade 9, Secondary English
On Tuesday during Advisory the grade nine students entertained the secondary with some serious acting. They each memorized and presented a monologue from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Claire stole the show as Puck and Hermia.
