Pre-K

The Finger-Painting Fun activity went really well! The children were excited to use the edible paints and loved making colorful marks on the big sheets of paper. They enjoyed mixing colors and creating their own patterns. This activity helped them improve their fine motor skills as they used their fingers to paint. It also gave them a chance to explore different textures. Overall, the kids had a great time being creative and messy. They also had fun coloring different sheets. These activities helped the kids improve their hand-eye coordination and creativity. They learned to express themselves through art and had a wonderful time being playful and creative.

K2

"Masking Tape Magic" activity helps young children be creative and learn art skills. They use masking tape and paint to practice their fine motor skills and learn about colors. This fun project also gets them talking and thinking, which is great for their growth. It's a helpful activity for early learning.

Grade 1

In our (WWAIPAT): Art History unit, we explored the vibrant world of Alma Thomas, a trailblazing painter known for her colorful, abstract works. Students observed and responded to her use of color and shapes, then created their own dot-work landscapes using Q-tips and paint, inspired by her signature style.

Grade 2

Ourweaving project continued this week as we explored the rich traditions ofGuatemalan backstrap loom weaving. We revisited our key vocabulary, participatedin an in-progress gallery walk to share ideas, and made great progress on ourhand loom creations.

Grade 3

This week, we began crafting Christmas ornaments! Using acrylic paint, tracing, cutting, and writing, students created unique snow globe ornaments. These will soon adorn our school’s Christmas tree, showcasing their creativity and festive spirit.

Grade 4

Students wrapped up their surrealism-inspired one-point perspective drawings this week, focusing on carefully adding color and intricate details. Next week, we’ll celebrate their achievements with a gallery walk and dive into an exciting new unit!

Grade 5

Our ancient civilization quilted landscapes are in their last stages. Students learned how they can use embroidery to add their final details, adding bushes, cacti, and other elements to complete their pieces.

Grade 6

This week, Grade 6 students are learning the procedures for using acrylic paints, focusing on techniques for mixing and applying color. They are showing enthusiasm and care as they familiarize themselves with the medium, building a strong foundation for their projects.

Grade 7

Grade 7 students are practicing various watercolor techniques while diligently working on their final drawings. They have also begun applying watercolor to their work, demonstrating focus and skill as they bring their designs to life.

Grade 8

Grade 8 students are learning to create multi-layered stencils as part of their summative assessment. They are also selecting topics and themes they are passionate about and beginning the process of creating their final works, displaying thoughtful planning and creativity.

Grade 9

Linocut is a relief printing technique where an image is carved into a linoleum block. Ink is then rolled onto the uncut surface, paper is placed on top, and pressure is applied to create the print. Emerging in the early twentieth century, linocut is a relatively modern medium akin to woodblock printing and was championed by artists like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. During this unit, students will explore the historical, cultural, and conceptual facets of printmaking, focusing specifically on the linocut technique. They will apply the basic Elements of Art and Principles of Design to develop their printed compositions. Through project-based activities, students will have the chance to practice fundamental artistic skills while acquiring technical printmaking knowledge.

During this week, Grade 9 students started cutting their lino plates, preparing them for the first proof prints.

Grade 10

Drypoint is an engraving technique where a design is directly scratched into a plate using a sharp tool. The lines in a drypoint print have a soft, fuzzy quality due to ink being drawn from a burr—a rough ridge formed alongside the scratched line. This method is often combined with other printmaking techniques, such as monoprinting or monotype, allowing for unique, one-of-a-kind creations. This combination provides greater flexibility, as it can incorporate various methods including printing, drawing, and painting. Throughout the process, students will focus on the basic Elements of Art and Principles of Design in their printed compositions. Class activities will offer opportunities to practice fundamental artistic skills while developing technical printmaking expertise.

During this week, Grade 10 students continued engraving their plates, experimenting with different mark-making tools.

Grade 11

In Diploma Programme, our students continued working on their 2D and 3D units adding to their portfolio, while developing their concept based sketches of ideas into finalised pieces.

Pre-K

This week in music class, our Pre-K students had a wonderful time with "This Old Man"! They played maracas, which encouraged them to gently tap and shake the instruments, helping them develop their fine motor skills. As they played a long, we focused on capturing their attention and interest, making sure each child felt engaged and excited. It was a delightful experience that not only fostered their musical abilities but also encouraged them to express themselves and enjoy making music together!

K1

This week in music class, our K1 students had a blast with *Walk and Stop*! They practiced following musical cues, which really helped enhance their listening skills. As they stomped, marched, jumped, and walked to the beat, they worked on their locomotor development in a fun and active way. The children were encouraged to express themselves through movement, and they loved showing off their creative styles during the "stop" moments! This activity not only fostered their musical timing but also promoted cooperation as they enjoyed moving together and cheering each other on. It was a lively and energetic session that brought lots of smiles and laughter!

K2

This week in music class, our K2 students had a lot of fun with the movement activity "Walk and Stop!" They became skilled at listening to the music and responding to the cues, which improved their timing. When the music stopped, they explored different creative poses, boosting their confidence. Focusing on the song "This Old Man," they enjoyed playing together, staying on beat, and making music as a team.

K3

This week in music class, our K3 students had a blast with the movement activity song  *Walk and Stop*! They showed great understanding of musical cues and timing, and loved striking creative poses that highlighted their individuality. In the instrument activity *This Old Man*, they played their instruments confidently, showing off their strong rhythmic skills. Working in group, they tapped and shook their instruments together, focusing on listening to each other and staying in sync.

Grade 1

This week, Grade 1 focused on practicing Jingle Bell Rock and Feliz Navidad. They worked hard on keeping the rhythm steady and singing confidently. In addition to their rehearsals, the students explored music booksto learn more about notes and rhythms, which is helping them better understand the songs they’re performing.

Grade 2

Grade 2 made great progress on All I Want for Christmas Is You and Feliz Navidad this week. They focused on improving their vocal timing and expression. Alongside their practice, they spent time reading music books to deepen their knowledge of the staff and note values, which is enhancing their performances.

Grade 3

This week, Grade 3 worked diligently on Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Feliz Navidad. They concentrated on harmonies and dynamics during rehearsals. The students also read music books, which helped them gain a better understanding of musical structure and notation to support their singing.

Grade 4

Grade 4 focused on refining their performances of Golden Hour and Feliz Navidad. They worked on vocal control and emotional expression. In addition, they spent time exploring music books, which provided them with valuable insights into music theory and technique.

Grade 5

This week, Grade 5 practiced Lovely and Feliz Navidad. They focused onpitch accuracy and stage presence during their rehearsals. To support their learning, the students read music books that helped them strengthen their understanding of musical concepts, improving their overall performance.

Grade 6

It's working the unit "An Introductionto Theatre" An entry level course into the world of the theatre. This unit gives students a taste of the art known as Drama. From the History of the Theatre (ancient times - present) to Theatre Cultures and Traditions, to Play Analysis and Playwriting; finally, to Theatre Practice, they are working on Musical theater play research.

Grade 8

The grade 8 is working the unit “Formal Elements of Music”. Students should listen to each audio file carefully and select one that they feel best represents an identifiable idea or theme. What is the central message or idea of the audio file, emotional Impact: how does the audio make them feel, does it convey a specific emotion or mood, clarity of expression: Is the idea presented clearly and effectively in the audio, written presentation options, poem, text, story, movement presentation option: choreography or dance.

Grade 9

Essentials of music theory, some definitions of theory terminology include music notation, pitch, scale, modes, rhythm, key signatures, intervals, melody, harmony, chord progressions, the Western Music History Periods, now they are working on the performance for the winter concert.

Grade 10

This week, Grade 10 students delved into the IB Areas of Inquiry, focusing on how music serves as a medium for socio cultural and political expression, as well as its role in listening, performance, dramatic impact, movement and entertainment, and technology in the electronic and digital age. The students engaged in various activities that encouraged critical thinking and creativity in their understanding of music's multifaceted nature.

Grade 7

This week, Grade 7 Drama students completed writing their modern adaptations of The Trojan Horse, bringing acontemporary twist to the classic story. In their groups, they conducted tablereadings of their new scripts, refining their dialogue and exploring how modern contexts influence the timeless themes of strategy and deception. This collaborative process allowed students to engage deeply with both the creative and performative aspects of drama.

Grade 10

Grade 10 Drama students focused on rehearsing and refining their contributions to the upcoming winter concert. Actors polished their performances, ensuring their scenes were dynamic and engaging, while musicians practiced their parts for the songs. The group demonstrated a strong commitment to teamwork as they prepared to showcase their talent and hard work on stage.

Grade 6

Students practiced the unitary method with fractions, applying it to real-world scenarios to strengthen their fraction calculation skills. They also revisitedthe unit Algebraic Relationships: Looking for Patterns to prepare for the upcoming test.

Grade 7

This week in Grade 7, we successfully wrapped up Unit 2 and dedicated our time to reviewing the key content in preparation for Friday's summative assessment. Through out the week, students engaged in activities that not only reinforced their understanding of the material but also required them to demonstrate excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. It was fantastic to see the class collaborate and apply their knowledge in creative and thoughtful ways!

Grade 8

Grade 8 studentsbegan presenting their project, Explore Linear Relationships in Real Life. Expert groups analyzed the impact of meat consumption on Brazilian rain forest deforestation, presenting arguments for and against this issue. The project deepened their understanding of linear relationships and their applications to environmental studies.

Grade 9

This week in Grade 9,

- This week G9’s completed their work on Quadratic functions. The explored how to solve quadratic functions using the Quadratic formula. They now have full set of tools to manipulate quadratic functions and to apply what they know to other polynomials as well.

- Students also completed their part of their Summative assessment for this unit. Focusing on criterion C: Communication.

- They will conclude this unit next week by applying what they know to solve a variety of problems. And complete a Criterion A summative as well. 

Grade 10

Grade 10 students are in the process of designing their summative project, "The Parabola of Motion: Understanding Free Fall Through Manual Measurement." In this project, they will explore the motion of free-falling objects of varying sizes and analyse the effects of an initial upwards velocity. This week, students are working on planning their experiments, including selecting drop heights, choosing objects, and determining how to measure motion using stop-motion capture. The project will involve data collection, calculations of acceleration due to gravity, and deriving SUVAT equations.

Grade 11 (AA)

This week in Grade 11 DP 1 Mathematics AA SL, students explored several key concepts in both geometry and trigonometry. The class  studied the volume and surface area of various three-dimensional solids, including right pyramids, cones, spheres, and hemispheres, as well as combinations of these shapes. In trigonometry, they applied sine, cosine, and tangent ratios to find sides and angles in right-angled triangles, and practiced using the sine and cosine rules, along with calculating the area of a triangle.

Grade 11 (AI)

This week in Grade 11, we focused on studying inverse functions and quadratic functions, two fundamental concepts in mathematics. Students worked on identifying and analyzing the properties of inverse functions, including how they relate to their original functions. We also revisited quadratic functions, exploring their graphs, key features, and practical applications. Through a mix of problem-solving exercises and discussions, students strengthened their understanding of these topics while making meaningful connections to prior knowledge. It has been great to see their critical thinking and analytical skills in action!

Grade 12 (AI)

This week in Grade 12, we delved into sinusoidal models, exploring their applications in real-world scenarios. Students analyzed how these models represent periodic phenomena, such as waves and oscillations, and worked on constructing equations to fit given data. Through hands-on activities and problem-solving exercises, they developed a deeper understanding of the characteristics of sinusoidal functions, including amplitude, period, and phase shifts. It was impressive to see their ability to apply these concepts to practical problems with precision and creativity!