By Conor O'Brien
STUCO & Action Lead
Some of the important values we have at Northbridge International School Cambodia concern developing strong connections with the world and broadening the horizons of our students.
By Conor O'Brien
STUCO & Action Lead
Some of the important values we have at Northbridge International School Cambodia concern developing strong connections with the world and broadening the horizons of our students.
Emphasizing the importance of strong social connections with our friends is critical to making NISC a happy community, and our students have extra opportunities through the Nord Anglia Global Campus to make connections with students in other countries, which is exciting.
For example, in Grade 3 Yellow, Mr Conor and his students have been in correspondence with students at another Nord Anglia school in other countries. As Mr Conor explains:
"We are corresponding with a class of students from many countries including Ireland, Mexico, Pakistan, Spain, India, USA, Lebanon and the Netherlands. We are eagerly awaiting their first response. It was a great way for our students to learn about the process of letter writing and also a chance for them to share interesting information about their school and home countries."
The Pen Pals scheme connects students from over 80 different Nord Anglia schools, providing chances for 70,000 students to make connections across borders, which is fabulous! Pen Pals can connect through traditional letters, video calls, post cards and emails or any other creative means of communication.
You can see examples of the writing being shared and images taken around the school which we are sharing with our pen pals - the students are eager to share about their experiences at NISC and in Phnom Penh and learn about the experiences of others. What a fantastic way to cultivate globally minded citizens.
This is just a simple first step and we hope that more and more classes will participate in the Pen Pals scheme in the future.
Last week, our second annual NISC Cup kicked off, with four schools and over one hundred students facing off to see who would be taking home the silverware on offer in separate boys’ and girls’ competitions. Last year CIA girls’ team won a thrilling final and were hoping that the cup would be returning to their school for a second year in a row, while our own NISC boys’ team were hoping to retain their hard won 2023 title.
World Children's Day, celebrated on November 20th, is a global occasion dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children everywhere.
Metacognition is the process of thinking about one’s own thinking. It involves reflecting on how you come to conclusions, understanding why you think the way you do, and recognizing patterns in your thought processes. By developing an awareness of your thinking, you can learn to reduce cognitive biases or identify and reuse effective thought processes in different situations. Essentially, metacognition helps people become more intentional and effective in their actions and decision-making.
At Northbridge International School Early Learning, we believe that children's curiosity is a powerful tool for learning, sparking discoveries that help them develop important skills for life. Through loose parts play, we create an environment where children’s natural inquisitiveness shines.
