February 2023
MYP Newsletter
I often get asked, what's the difference between the IB Middle Years Programme and other curricular pathways. And nothing sums up that answer better than the Personal Project, and in particular, the Exhibition.
If you had the pleasure of attending the event last week, then you'll know what I mean. The Personal Project, like the MYP itself, is a framework designed to bring out the very best learning skills of our students and apply them to real-life situations. The Exhibition therefore represents the culmination of the five years developing and mastering the skills of: collaboration, communication, thinking, research, social and self-management across eight subject areas. These skills were on full display during the exhibition with our students speaking with confidence and enthusiasm about their chosen learning goals. A huge shout-out to our Grade 10s for their celebration of learning. And for those students and families of Grades 6-9, this is something to certainly look forward to!
Best wishes,
HEAD OF SECONDARY
Paul Ede
40% of the way through the whirlwind five-week stretch before Spring Break already, and what a 40% it has been!!
This issue focuses on:
• The Personal Project Exhibition, where Ms Teejay’s vision and coordination has really raised the bar!
• The Grade 8 trip to Parkour DXB
• An incredibly action-filled weekend of sports
• 5 Tips for parents from a senior outreach and development manager for the IB
The fantastic, fun-filled Sportz Extravaganza from last Friday will feature in the end of term newsletter. No doubt your child was buzzing after that morning!
I look forward to chatting with many parents on Wed/Thurs at the three-way conferences
Best MYP wishes!
DEPUTY HEAD OF SECONDARY
ISSUE 4
MYP CURRICULUM Vaughan Kitson
PERSONAL PROJECT EXHIBITION
Musicians: Margarita Sokhan, Ryan Soueidan, Isabella Palk, Olivia Palk and Harriet Button.
Functional Art
These two students chose to use artwork to communicate meaning. You can see Rudayn with a copy of this mural which depicts Women Empowerment in the Arab World. Salma’s painting portrays the plight of Palestinian refugees. Salma went on to sell products featuring her artwork to raise money for the red crescent to use for this cause.
In case you missed Episode 9, it features our Personal Project too! In Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/episo de-9-what-does-international-mindedness-look -like/id1565543352?i=1000600603437 https://open.spotify.com/ episode/4DtraANig0xd7TE yBdlZpV?si=GPq7Bk0DRU WPGHBh-rKD_Q On Spotify
you missed out on the evening, do not despair! All the students have made videos: https://flip.com/3027025a
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70 students participated
Plus a few staff, and many parents!
25th & 26th February was a BUSY and SUCCESSFUL sporting weekend!
Not to forget the amazing Sportz Extravaganza on Friday 24th!
Many winners & other podium places!
TRI YAS 2023
Some of the morning crew
Grade 8 Trip
Part of the PHE Parkour Unit
28th Feb & 1st March
U13 Boys ADEK Cup Plate Winners
U17 Boys – Plate Winners
U15 Boys – Quarter-finalists
ADEK Cup
Girls Basketball
Junior NBA
Won through to upcoming Quarter-finals
Boys Basketball Junior NBA
Both teams won through to upcoming Semi-finals
Undefeated
U17 Girls Champions! Player of the Tournament: Ella Stockley
ADEK Cup
‘As parents, our initial reaction is to step in with solutions when our kids have a problem, but that does nothing to teach them ways of advocating for themselves.’