The Year 10 Art IGCSE students have been learning about colour theory, the work of Georgia O’Keefe and how to use new media in the form of Acrylic Paint and Canvas. Here is a selection of their work, please come and see the paintings for yourself on display in the Secondary Building.
The children in KS1 continue to work hard and increase their learning. This makes it very difficult for the class Teachers to chose just 1 Star of the Week! Here are the photos of our learning Stars this week, just after they received their certificates in our KS1 assembly!
The first Theme Day of the year was based on ‘Understanding Yourself’. Students started the day in their tutor groups by taking part in a Myers-Briggs personality test, to understand their strengths, weaknesses and what type of careers they may be suitable for in the future. They then headed to the auditorium where head student, Florence Grieve, introduced the concept of self-awareness; understanding who you are and how you relate to the world. This means being mentally and emotionally present in situations, and understanding how your actions affect people. It also means that you’re clued into what you really enjoy and dislike. We tend to underestimate the importance of knowing ourselves. When we don’t know where we are headed it’s hard to set goals, get motivated and determine the best course of action.
Students were invited to take part in the activity “mingle, mingle”. They walked around the room mingling until questions such as ‘Are you comfortable or uncomfortable in a disorderly environment?’, ‘What is more satisfying; time or money?’, ‘What are you thankful for’ were initiated. Students and teachers organised themselves into groups according to their responses to understand how they relate to the rest of secondary. Florence then introduced the students to Maslow’s theory of ‘Hierarchy of Needs’ to understand the different stages we may be in, at different points in our life. Students played an interactive game based on evolving to the highest stage of ‘self-actualization’ through ‘rock, paper, scissors’. We learnt that no matter what stage you are in, it is important to be aware of where you are in order to progress to a higher level.
Through a video, from philosopher Alan Watts, students were inspired to think about what they would do if money was no object. In groups, they discussed the topic intensely. By 9.20am they were ready to start their workshops, designed by our talented teachers, on topics such as ‘Building Self Esteem’ ‘Mindsets’, You and you’re time’, ‘How to express yourself’ and more. The day concluded with students reflecting on the individual qualities of their fellow tutor group members, by writing down positive things about each member in a ‘About Me’ booklet. Sometimes others can provide valuable insight into ourselves. This is crucial because, as the late Steve Jobs insisted, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
By Arabella Higgins, Whole School Counsellor
Years 1 and 2 have been learning lots of computing skills in Purple Mash. They have become experts at logging on, saving work, logging off and shutting down. I’m sure their class teachers have noticed their fantastic computing skills too!
The children have been working independently to explore all the different tools, subjects and activities that Purple Mash has to offer. Some favourites include painting, design and make, coding, 3D projects, maths games and designing cities.
Well done Purple Mashers!
By Ms. Jenna Tait, Year 5 Teacher
Last week the Year 11 Business students went on a trip to the ‘Thai Labour Museum’. It enhanced their knowledge on the history of labour laws within Thailand and gave a great insight into the history over the last century. The students enjoyed the trip and a great time was had by all involved.
During Book Week Reception enjoyed reading “Room on the Broom”. We had great fun writing our own recipes to make our own magic potions. We mixed together fire, some of the hair belonging to the witch and even dragon’s poo!
A wonderful way to practice writing and engage our imaginations!
We welcomed the children back after half term with a celebration of the previous terms Stars of the week. The children always really look forward to celebrating each others successes and we think its a wonderful way to start the week!
Well done to the stars of the week for week 8 in school!
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 2
This week Year 2 traveled to ocean world to get a closer look at what lives under the sea! Whilst we we there we got our very own private tour around the tanks and also behind the tanks, where we were shown not only how the water is kept clean, but also how the food is prepared and how the sick fish are looked after in their very own fish tank hospital!
Our guide for the day was Khun B, who explained, in excellent English, all of the amazing facts and figures about the fish and the aquarium. Whilst we where there we also got to visit the 4D cinema, where we watched a short film, where the seats moved and sprayed us which some of the characters jumped out of the screen at us! It was very cool! The day was finished with us looking carefully through the 20cm glass at amazing sharks, which were all bigger than children!! What a fun learning day!
The children in Year 1 had a very exciting adventure this week, when they went on a school trip to Safari World! Whilst they were there they got to see lots of different wild animals, which will really help them with their science learning this term. As well looking at some of the animals they also got to up close to the giraffes! They did this by climbing onto the second floor of a specially constructed building, which enabled the amazing giraffes to lean their long necks over and take food from the children! Feeding the giraffes – what an experience an amazing experience!
Regent's International School, Bangkok 
Recent Comments