31, 2nd May 2025
As we approach the end of Week 4, we are excited to welcome new members, Sophia Ceredon and Anistha Gondar, to The Drum. You may have already noticed their names proudly displayed beneath their own written articles
Happy reading!"
By Kilifi Ruaia
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the Year 8s is now an official competition for middle schoolers.
Anyone in the middle school district (Yr6-Yr8) has the opportunity to create a design that will be used as the school’s identity The design can vary through one of these three elements: a flag, a mascot, or a coat of arms (Crest)
But only the best of the best will be chosen, as long as the designs meet the following criteria:
● Creativity: Your design must come entirely from yourself NO PLAGIARISING only references are allowed!
● Relevancy: The design must be relevant to our school’s core values, which are Courage, Respect, Excellence, Diversity, Integrity, and Teamwork.
● Appearance: Your design must also be attractive! Pay special attention to symmetry when designing the flag or coat of arms.
● Symbol: Design must incorporate symbols representing our school's core identity and values
Once you have completed your design for any of the three elements, share it as a PNG or JPEG file not a PDF! Send it to this email: Atill.tomadek@wis.edu.sb by the 16th of May.
Also, a special Thanks to Sarrita, Mercy and Martha for their contributions to this article.
By Kilifi Ruaia
As many of us witnessed last Friday (April 26th, Week 3), we were one of two lucky schools to be visited by Solomon Airlines! Pilots and airline staff came to our school and gave a brief presentation on what it means to be a pilot, the challenges they face, while answering some questions from our curious students.
For context, World Pilots' Day is an event celebrated annually on April 26th to honor the dedication, skill, and contributions of pilots worldwide The origins of World Pilots' Day trace back to 1912, when Fesa Evrensev, the first Turkish
pilot, took to the skies. In 2013, the Turkish Airlines Pilots Association proposed the idea of dedicating a day to pilots, and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations (IFALPA) officially
established the celebration. April 26th was chosen to commemorate Evrensev's inaugural flight.
This visit has surely encouraged many of our students to consider careers as pilots.
Before we conclude, one final quote from one of the pilots left a lasting impression: “Never give up.”
By Anistha Goundar
Hosted by the Student Council
Join us for an exciting evening at Woodford as we present "Minecraft: The Movie" on Saturday, May 3rd at 5 00 PM.
Ever wondered what it would be like to wake up in a completely different dimension? Follow Steve and his crew as they navigate thrilling adventures and survive in a strange new world.
Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled night!
Admission: $5 per person
Snacks available: popcorn, hot dogs, and refreshing coconut drinks
Don't miss out on this blocky adventure!
By Sophia Ceredon
We’re excited to invite all mums to our mothers day assembly on Friday, 9th may, from 8 30 - 9 30 AM at our school hall, hosted by the mothers day community.
This year’s theme is “rainbow”, celebrating the colour and joy our mothers bring to our lives. There will be performances such as poems, singing, and dancing that’ll take place just to honor our loving mothers
enjoy small refreshments in our training room right across the hall. Mother’s day is a special time to say thank you to our beautiful mothers for all the love, hard work, and support they’ve given us.
We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate the wonderful women who do so much for us without asking for anything in return
By Lizelle Tupiti
On March 28 2025, Myanmar experienced a shocking 7.7 magnitude earthquake, causing severe destruction and over 3,700 deaths, with thousands of injuries As of early April, Myanmar has been experiencing a reported total of 264 aftershocks and is still recovering from its earliest quake
The United States and Ukraine have signed an agreement granting the U S access to Ukraine's natural resources This deal is part of broader efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe.
By Lizelle Tupiti
Humans glow in the dark! Our body naturally emits light called bioluminescence, but it's 1,000 times too weak for us to see
Your bones are stronger than steel! ounce for ounce, human bones can be 5x stronger than steel plus, it's lighter! 3.
You shed around 600,000 skin cells every hour, that's about 1.5 pounds of skin per year!
A single teaspoon of soil can hold more living organisms than there are people on earth!
The human heart beats 100,000 times daily, circulating blood through 60,000 miles of vessels to nourish every body part
The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different scents - The sense of smell is far more powerful than previously thought. Recent studies suggest that our noses can distinguish between over a trillion different scents.
The human brain generates about 20 watts of electrical power enough to power a dim light bulb and contains around 86 billion neurons that control thoughts, emotions, and bodily functions
Humans are the only animals with chins! no other animal has a chin sticking out like us.
Your skin - the body’s largest organ, weighs about 8 pounds and protects against pathogens, controls temperature, and provides sensory response.
Your brain uses about 20% of your body’s total energy, even though it makes up only 2% of your weight.
By Tianna pitisopa
There’s a lot of excitement around school as our students begin preparing for two major sporting events: The secondary school games and the Under 15 Soccer league.
There’s a lot of excitement around school as our students begin preparing for two major sporting events: The secondary school games and the Under 15 Soccer league
Training is underway for the Secondary School Games from June 29 to July 4 Our netball, 3x3 basketball, and rugby sevens teams are working hard to prepare. With over 30 schools from across provinces in the Solomon Islands joining, it’s a great chance for WIS to compete, grow, and show our pride, teamwork, and determination
Our WIS Under 15 soccer team is also preparing for their upcoming league, with training sessions led by Coach, Mr Roylee Bella The team is showing great effort and enthusiasm as they prepare for their first match on May 10. It's looking like a good season so far, and we encourage everyone to come out and support our players.
Let’s continue to cheer on our teams as they represent WIS with passion and good sportsmanship!
Thank you for reading!
