As part of their Science unit on the human body, the Year 6's have been learning all about the circulatory system. The class went to the brand new and exciting Science labs in Le Roc to spend time with one of the school's specialist Science teachers, Paul. They learned lots of fascinating facts about both human and animal circulatory systems and applied their collaboration and inquiry skills by dissecting an animal heart. They discovered all sorts of surprises including the feel, size and shape.

In Science, the Year 5 children are learning about Earth and Space. They learned the order of the planets and used proportion and ratio to make a scaled model of the planets' distances from the sun. They have each researched a planet of their choice as well as designing their own new planet. They then made these new planets using colours, filter paper and water to give the gaseous effect we see on planets.

In our Fine Motor lessons this week we have had lots of fun. We have been practicing writing patterns with our eyes closed, using charcoal. We also did some work with peg boards, threaded beads and used different pens to practice letter formations. The highlight was building things with lego using only one hand (the hand we write with).

After many requests from the MYP 2 and 3, they finally had the opportunity to play the game Loup Garou this week in French. The teachers mixed the beginner, intermediate and advanced groups. Mathieu, from the advanced group, was a wonderful narrator during this session and he allowed the students to listen to a French-speaking person from their age. 

This game can be played with 8 to 47 players and it allows the students to practise their communication and listening skills. The students had a great time in a French-speaking environment!