by Andrew JOHNSON | Jan 10, 2024 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary English, Secondary History
In English we have investigated and analysed techniques in speeches. Students are now ready to write and perform their own speeches, which is the summative task for this unit. In I and S we have created timeline of ancient civilisations. Students are just about to...
by Magz BRAY | Nov 16, 2023 | EAL, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary English, The Grades
This week in Grade 8 we started going deeper into our exploration of how human connections inform identity. The central idea is “Our personal and extended family connections give meaning and a sense of purpose to our unique identities and...
by Magz BRAY | Oct 19, 2023 | EAL, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary English, Secondary History, The Grades
Project Presentation and Reflection This week in Grade 7 was all about consolidation and reflection. All students were risk~takers, each standing up in front of their peers and sharing their work. We spent time carefully planning what those presentations might sound...
by Magz BRAY | Oct 12, 2023 | EAL, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Humanities, Secondary English, Secondary History, The Grades
Assessment As Learning This week in Grade 7, students used their Personal Timeline Projects to workshop around self-evaluation, self-assessment and using feedback to elevate their work. They used their project checklists and student friendly success criteria...
by Magz BRAY | Sep 27, 2023 | EAL, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary English, Secondary History, The Grades
It may have been short, but this week in 7LA/I&S was one of our busiest. We have been working intensively on our Communication and Self-Management AtL’s. As student’s worked to act on feedback, and ensure they have submitted all their formative...
by Magz BRAY | Sep 14, 2023 | EAL, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary English, The Grades
Language Acquisition Grade 7 English Language Acquisition students are becoming more and more familiar with using a variety of note-taking and visual thinking techniques. We use them to build background, develop vocabulary and deconstruct ideas. We use them at the...
