The Proper Use of the School Backpack: a Key Habit for Our Students’ Health

Learning does not only happen through constant activity — it also grows in moments of pause. This reflection explores how rest, balance, and intentional breaks strengthen memory, creativity, emotional well-being, and long-term academic success, reminding us that pausing is not time lost, but an essential part of meaningful learning.

Each year, our Infant Years community comes together to celebrate the magic, creativity, and joy of the holiday season. This year’s Christmas presentation was a particularly meaningful one, inspired by the timeless story of The Nutcracker, a classic ballet that has captivated audiences around the world for more than a century. With its themes of courage, imagination, generosity, and the triumph of goodness. The Nutcracker offered our young learners a rich canvas through which to explore storytelling, expression, and artistic creation.

At Saint George School, we believe that learning is not only about what children know — it’s about how they come to know it. This ability to “think about thinking,” known as metacognition, helps students become aware of their learning processes, choices, and strategies.

November 1st, late at night, and I couldn't sleep. My body trembled at the thought that the next morning I would be sitting on a plane headed to Boston, having won a seat on Nord Anglia's trip to MIT through a contest. MIT, one of the most prestigious universities in science and technology! I kept wondering to myself: what was I even going to do among so many brilliant prodigies from around the globe?

At SGS, some traditions carry with them the magic of time, memory, and joy. One of those cherished traditions is our Autumn Parade — a celebration that has been part of our community for generations. In fact, many of us who are now part of the teaching team remember joyfully marching in this parade when we were students ourselves.

Our 6th Form students recently showcased their Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Exhibitions, an essential part of the IB Core. This experience allows them to investigate how knowledge connects to real-life contexts by selecting a prescribed TOK question and relating it to three significant objects.

This past October, our Performing Arts and Music Corner team had the incredible opportunity to take part in an intensive three-day Juilliard training at Colegio Menor in Quito, Ecuador — a Nord Anglia school that, like Saint George, believes deeply in the power of the arts to transform education.

Every year, the SGS community comes together to celebrate our diversity and this year was no exception! We are proud to share that our beautiful Dragon family is represented by more than 50 countries.

As part of the Nord Anglia Education family of schools, our students benefit from a unique collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

At Saint George School, we are committed to nurturing excellence and providing opportunities for our students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. This year, our Dragons have proudly represented not only SGS but also the Dominican Republic in some of the most prestigious international competitions in mathematics and informatics.