Our most precious resource...

Upper Primary pupils are so proud that their thoughts about KSU (Knowledge, Skills and Understanding) are presented in the latest IPC Newsletter! Pupils have just started expressing what they learn using these words, but they already share their KSU in different ways!

Pupils love sharing what they learn. They share Knowledge – all the things they know, they share Skills – all the things they practise and get better at and they share Understanding – all the things they can explain using both knowledge and skills.

Pupils are also assessing their own learning. This time they looked more closely at a Geography learning target – to be able to communicate knowledge and understanding of geography in a variety of ways. Knowledge can be shared in so many ways. Upper Primary pupils share previous knowledge and they also search and share new knowledge (write, draw and share during classroom discussions). They like linking what we learn during IPC lessons - to our ISG community and beyond!

Upper Primary pupils have learnt a lot about water these last few weeks. They have learnt more interesting facts, for example about drought and floods, dangerous microorganisms in the water, good hygiene, dehydration and water treatment. They have finished off their water pollution research (in groups) and they have been writing newspaper articles (individually). Upper Primary pupils also liked designing a poster trying to convince people to stop wasting water. Kaaru’s mother Malar visited Upper Primary and talked about her work as a scientist and researcher. She shared some of her knowledge about the importance of clean water. It is now time for our Exit Point - to put emphasis on the importance of good hygiene, they made their own soap! Our classroom smells lovely now. Pupils feel a bit sad to leave this unit, they find it very important to learn about water and what a precious resource it is.

Since our last blog update, Upper Primary pupils have had their last Music lesson with Mr Simon and their first Music lesson with Miss Narissa. They have recited a water poem during assembly and in class. Some pupils have had a new Lego WeDo challenge. Almost all Upper Primary pupils take after school classes, such as Zumba, Dutch, French and Extra English. They are learning from early morning to late afternoons!

Learning is lifelong and fun! Pupils learn good habits for the future here at ISG!