...is a famous quotation from 'Frankenstein' and ironically two centuries later sums up our current lockdown situation.
Pre IBs rose to the challenge of creating graphic novel images after watching on-line the National Theatre's powerful stage play.
If you missed the performance watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl8jxNrtceQ
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Joanna Shepley Clarke
Head of English
‘If you would like the once in a lifetime opportunity to come to the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, then this is your chance! This year, we are asking students to submit a short video which asks you to complete this following statement: If I were an innovator at MIT, I would.. The videos should last between 90 seconds and 3 minutes’… – this is a message I found in the TBS newsletter in March 2024.
The Max Box Project was an excellent opportunity for Year 9 students to engage in a hands-on task that not only reinforced their understanding of mathematical concepts such as volume, nets, and algebraic modeling but also promoted critical meta-cognitive skills. The task, which involved determining the maximum volume of an open box made from a 20 cm x 20 cm square, required students to think deeply, plan, reflect, and adjust their approach as they progressed. This end-of-unit project encouraged self-awareness of their learning processes while fostering essential problem-solving skills.
