In MYP 4 lessons, students have been examining the Treaty of Versailles and its impact on Germany following the First World War. We finished our investigation by recreating the conference, by representing each country and negotiating our very own ‘La Garenne’ Treaty of Versailles. This allowed the students to see the difficulties the leaders faced in reaching effective solutions (they also had a bit of fun along the way!)

This week in Individuals and Societies lessons, MYP 3 students have started a Unit which explores natural hazards and how people respond to them. In preparation for studying earthquakes and volcanoes, we started by examining Plate Tectonics Theory and the structure of the earth. The whole class modelled the earth from its core in the center, to the outer core, deep and upper mantle and the crust.

In Wellness lessons MYP students have been exploring the issue of body image. They conducted a written ‘silent debate’ where they discussed to what extent this is an issue that affects both girls and boys.

Over the half term break, our MYP4 students visited Berlin for a week packed full of history and culture. The students travelled by train to encourage them to reflect upon the environmental impact of flying. This also gave everyone plenty of time to rest up and prepare for the busy week ahead! 

On Friday, after an excellent first week back after our half term break, the Minis gathered together for their weekly assembly time. This week we started thinking about Christmas and the celebration we will share with the parents and staff at the end of the term. We want to keep the contents of our show a surprise but all the Minis will be involved and sharing ‘What Christmas means to us’ through music and poetry.
Our IPC goal for star of the week was ‘Adaptability’ and so many children received certificates for showing excellent ways to be adaptable at school, in class and out. 
Well done to everyone who received a star of the week certificate on Friday.