Extra Lessons of English as a foreign languageFriday 28 February 2020A group of six keen and ambitious Chinese students still haven’t had enough of studying English on a daily basis. They are so motivated and eager to improve their skills that they joined extra English classes which are held every Wednesday after school. However, improving communication […]
Fun with Fractions in Year 3YFriday 28 February 2020In order to identify 1/2s, 1/4s, and 1/8s and realise how many of each make a whole, the boys were given coloured strips of paper showing 1 whole. They were asked to fold their strip into quarters. We agreed that they could fold the strip in half and […]
Year 1X – Exploring fractionsFriday 28 February 2020Year 1X have been enjoying using our numeracy resources to explore the concept of simple fractions. Armed with flashcards and fraction supplies the Year 1X boys have played a number of games to better understand, in an age appropriate manner, this concept. We believe that such activities played […]
Creative ConstructionFriday 28 February 2020Construction play is vastly found within KG classrooms as it provides the children with opportunities to develop their problem-solving skills, imagination abilities, physical development and thinking skills. There are no limitations to what a child can come up with when given adequate resources to create. Our students in KG2Y Bears absolutely […]
Carnival WeekFriday 28 February 2020Last week, the Early Years students were immersed in a world of characters, stories and imagination as they celebrated Carnival week. Of course, we ended the week with the traditional costume Carnival party which is always eagerly awaited. However, the build up to the party was just as exciting as the […]
Reading with Young ChildrenFriday 28 February 2020Once again, a parent has been spotted at College making use of our beautiful grounds during the early morning commute to spend some time reading with his/her child. Reading with your child is extremely beneficial. Not only does it exercise the mind, but it also improves concentration, imagination and […]
Year 5 Future ArchitectsFriday 14 February 2020During art lessons Year 5 students have been learning how to build an architectural model to scale.First, every student designed their own house. This involved colouring, cutting, folding and sticking. Later as a group activity the entire year group collaborated together to create a model of a town. They […]
Year 6 Animal Welfare VisitFriday 14 February 2020Last week the Year 6 boys took part in an interactive power point presentation as part of the animal awareness programme. Great excitement was had with the arrival of Luna, a gorgeous and very patient King Charles spaniel, who received lots of affection from the boys.The officers from the […]
Technology and Revision in Year 5YFriday 14 February 2020Exams are now in full swing, and students’ thoughts have been busy with revision.Unfortunately, revision can be arduous and unexciting; students are no longer motivated by ‘new’ discoveries.However, when technology is integrated into revision lessons, it readdresses the problem. Revision done through gamification, encourages a more active […]
Constructing model houses in Year 5Friday 14 February 2020An exciting and engaging unit of work is currently underway during English Writing Lessons, in Year 5Y. Students were initially introduced to a famous personage via visual media; they eventually explored the most efficacious way to construct a Biographical Recount. In this way, the students’ writing plan […]