by Duncan MAKORI | Sep 3, 2026 | Front Page, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Secondary Science
What a wonderful milestone for me as a Chemistry educator — 16 out of 17 students in our Grade 11 cohort have chosen Chemistry as one of their DP subjects! This is a real testament to the collective hard work of our students, families and teachers, and it is...
by Duncan MAKORI | Sep 3, 2026 | Front Page, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Secondary Science
Our Grade 9 scientists have launched into their new unit, “Acids and Bases Around Us!” — and we jumped straight into hands-on investigation! Students began by testing four unknown household liquids, using their observations and evidence to classify the substances and...
by Duncan MAKORI | Sep 3, 2026 | Front Page, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Secondary Science
Our Grade 12 Chemistry students are continuing their exploration of Energetics in R1 SL, developing both their conceptual understanding and practical chemistry skills. This week, students carried out an investigation into enthalpy changes in aqueous solutions, using...
by Duncan MAKORI | Aug 26, 2026 | Front Page, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Secondary Science
Our G11 Chemistry students have spent the week building important foundations for their DP Chemistry journey. We explored atomic structure, the periodic table, and writing chemical formulae for monoatomic and polyatomic ions. Next week, we will move into chemical...
by Duncan MAKORI | Aug 26, 2026 | Front Page, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Secondary Science
This week, G9 Science students revisited key learning from Grades 7 and 8, including cell structure, biomolecules, forces, waves, atomic structure and the periodic table. Students created mind maps and completed an open-book test to help us gauge their understanding....
by Duncan MAKORI | Jun 17, 2026 | Front Page, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Science
A huge thank you and deep appreciation to my wonderful students in: Grades 7, 8 & 10 Science Grade 9 Advisory Grades 11 & 12 Chemistry Your curiosity, growth, and energy made this year truly special. I’m proud of every one of you! Looking forward with...
