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Classroom spotlight – Young script writers are born!

Post author:misp
Post published:09/10/2020
Post category:Whole School

These are trying times…we have been in the online mode for many months now, but that has not dampened our spirits! The IB learner profile holds true for teachers too;…

Post author:misp
Post published:08/10/2020
Post category:Whole School

The aim of physical education is to inculcate the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for our learners to develop and maintain a heathy and active lifestyle well into adulthood. A…

Post author:misp
Post published:08/10/2020
Post category:Whole School

For our Sharing the planet unit on energy the learners inquired into different renewable and non-renewable sources that are used globally to generate electricity. To consolidate their knowledge and apply their understanding of renewable and alternative energy, the P5 learners elected to work in collaborative…

Post author:misp
Post published:01/10/2020
Post category:Whole School

The Primary school included a learning engagement or a check-in question on this day to explore the “International Day of Peace” at an age appropriate level. Having our students think…

Post author:misp
Post published:01/10/2020
Post category:Whole School

Classroom spotlight: Senior Sciences: With the outbreak of novel coronavirus and the unprecedented nationwide lockdown, the DP Sciences Department at MIS needed to demonstrate quick adaptation and agility to overcome…

Post author:misp
Post published:25/09/2020
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There were two texts used on this day by our P1 to P5 learners - the traditional International Dot Day book, “The Dot” written by Peter. H. Reynolds, and one by Loryn Brantz, “Not Just a Dot”. Both books were…

Post author:misp
Post published:25/09/2020
Post category:Whole School

What are the qualities of a leader? P4 learner Rhea tells us, “A good leader should be organized, responsible, kind, and a good leader should never give up.” In early…

Post author:misp
Post published:25/09/2020
Post category:Whole School

As a mathematics teacher, I often wonder how I can better prepare students to get the maximum benefit from my explanations? How can I set them up so that the…

Post author:misp
Post published:24/09/2020
Post category:Whole School

‘Why is it a Dot Day today?’ asked one of the EY learners when greeted ‘Happy International Dot Day’ on the morning of Tuesday 15th September during our Google Meet.…

Post author:misp
Post published:18/09/2020
Post category:Whole School

Whenever you’re feeling dismayed (snap, snap) Or something rains on your parade. (snap, snap) Don’t give up the ship. (clap) Remember this tip. (clap) With lemons we make lemonade.(snap, snap)…

Human systems and economic activities	The study of how and why people construct organizations and systems; the ways in which people connect locally and globally; the distribution of power and authority.
Social organization and culture	The study of people, communities, cultures and societies in the ways in which individuals, groups and societies interact with each other.
Continuity and change through time	The study of the relationships between people and events through time; the past, its influences on the present and its implications for the future; people who have shaped the future through their actions.
Human and natural environments	The study of the distinctive features that give a place its identity; how people adapt to and alter their environment; how people experience and represent place; the impact of natural disasters on people and the built environment.
Resources and the environment	The interaction between people and the environment; the study of how humans allocate and manage resources; the positive and negative effects of this management; the impact of scientific and technological developments on the environment.

Living things	The study of the characteristics, systems and behaviours of humans and other animals, and of plants; the interactions and relationships between and among them, and with their environment.
Earth and space	The study of planet Earth and its position in the universe, particularly its relationship with the sun; the natural phenomena and systems that shape the planet and the distinctive features that identify it; the infinite and finite resources of the planet.
Materials and matter	The study of the properties, behaviours and uses of materials, both natural and human-made; the origins of human-made materials and how they are manipulated to suit a purpose.
Forces and energy	The study of energy, its origins, storage and transfer, and the work it can do; the study of forces; the application of scientific understanding through inventions and machines. (IBO, 2009)

Classroom spotlight – Young script writers are born!

Developing Physical, Health and Wellness Literacy in Physical Education

P5 Learners Collaborate to Learn

International Day of Peace in Primary at Mahinda IS – September 21st

Innovation Through Virtual Learning

International Dot Day in P1 to P5

Student Leadership Elections Excitement in the Primary

Virtual teaching spotlight -Are Questions More Important Than Explanations?

Celebrating creativity – International Dot Day in the Early Years

The Creative Castle

Field Trips

Athletics

Academics

Student Services

Arts

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