Day 4 of Gr 8 Oman Week

by Ann Gaillard | Feb 13, 2019 | Front Page, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Team Leader

Here are some photos from today. We first went to the Rustaq fort. And then on to Nakhal hot springs near Nakhal fort. To our surprise we bumped into the first graders who were lively and enjoying Hot Springs. We are happy that the wind is calmed down and we are going...

Day 4 of Gr 7 Oman Week

by Ann Gaillard | Feb 13, 2019 | Front Page, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Oman Week, Secondary Team Leader

After a full day of trekking and a light lunch of chicken sandwich, our intrepid explorers have reached their final camping site. They are now busy getting their tents installed and are eagerly awaiting a dip in the pool and a nice, hot shower at the nearby...

Grade 8 Oman Week / from the Forts Explorers

by Gary GOODWIN | Feb 12, 2019 | Front Page, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Oman Week, Secondary Team Leader

This week has been very educational and enjoyable for our fort explorers. We have visited two forts so far: Al Masnaah and Nakhal. The architecture has been amazing as well as the views from the top. We even found the ruins of another fort along the road next to the...

Day 3 of Grade 8 Oman Week – chillax to the max at the Millenium

by Ann Gaillard | Feb 12, 2019 | Front Page, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Oman Week, Secondary Team Leader

The weather is not cooperating with us. No open water diving today but we are not letting this dampen our spirit! For some of us who managed to wake up early, the day started with a ‘fun run’ at the beach with Mr. Davis. After our pancake breakfast...

Grade 8 Oman Week – the pool dive and special dinner from the supermoms

by Ann Gaillard | Feb 12, 2019 | Front Page, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Oman Week, Secondary Team Leader

As promised here are some exciting photos of our dive pool training. It took about 4 hours of work to make sure we are ready to confront the big ocean once it is safe to head towards the islands. After all that effort, Jules’s mom and Eaton’s mom came to...

Day 2 of Grade 8 Oman Week

by Todd DAVIS | Feb 11, 2019 | Front Page, Grade 8, Oman Week, Secondary Team Leader

Rise and shine at 7 this morning. Jules and Hassan are in charge of breakfast. We were served scrambled eggs, cereals, oranges, bananas and some hot chocolate. We are ready for today’s adventure! This morning it’s pool diving for one group, while the other...