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LB4 2020
Coming up this Learning Block...
ASA Round 3 starts Monday 10th February 2020
3B Class Assembly Thursday 13th February
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Thursday 30th January 2020
Stars of the Week
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being adaptable for the daily routine and joining in all the class activities with great enthusiasm.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for confidently showing my knowledge and skills in literacy and being a risk-taker.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a fantastic thinker when learning about lines of symmetry.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a thinker in making discerning observations in class.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an enquirer and asking any questions about animals this week
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient and hardworking in all of my learning this week.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for writing a fantastic newspaper article
I have been awarded Star of the Week for using lots of maths and science vocabulary in my learning and explaining it to other learners.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being adaptable to the routines in the class and for making new friends.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an enquirer in maths and solving word problems.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being cooperative in my maths and learning journey work
I have been awarded Star of the Week for showing great enthusiasm for all of my work and for continually striving to do my very best.
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Wednesday 29th January 2020
Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Not iCAN
iCAN had a great time stocking up on some fantastic new reads at the Big Bad Wolf sale last week. As you can see from the receipt, there will now be a range of exciting books to enjoy.
There were some new meal options last week at iCAN. Our Middle Years learners got to be some of the first to try the new and improved recipes. It would appear that, from their reactions, they seemed impressed.
Monday 27th January 2020
5M make some memorable moments
5M put on an emotional, heartfelt and exciting performance last Thursday. The learners captured the audience with their moving poetry and incredible performance skills.
Thursday 23rd January 2020
Stars of the Week
These learners have gone above and beyond this week to demonstrate one or more of our Personal Goals.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being respectful and adaptable with my friends while taking turns in the role play area.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a respectful, principled learner, and for always trying so hard with my spelling and writing.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a great communicator by asking for help when needed and improving my English.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being cooperative during our science experiment investigations
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a thinker, and for being resilient when blending and reading
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a principled learner and for always being ready to learn.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a risk taker on our trip to Fly Phnom Penh.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for showing great enthusiasm in topic work about Mars, especially in my story writing.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient in Literacy this week.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an enquirer by asking questions to create the perfect persuasive letter.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for super work in maths when drawing a bar chart
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an awesome risk taker by sharing my ideas, answers and opinions with the class.
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Wednesday 22nd January
iCAN Play and Nursery visit RH
iCAN Play and Nursery had fun exploring lots of different activities in RH this morning. Our youngest learners are encouraged to be independent when trying out lots of new things. This process allows them to extend their understanding of the world, and to help them develop their fine motor skills.
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Year 6 have been carefully studying and recording their plant growth over the last week. The learners have been monitoring the development of their seedlings in different environments to see the effects of these on the growth. They placed the seeds in various locations, deprived the plants of light and even watered them with sugar or salt to see if this impacted the experiment.
Tuesday 21st January 2020
Learner Council were incredibly principled and creative yesterday afternoon. They worked with Ms. Rosie and Ms. Lily to design signs that would encourage people in school to make positive choices, to help keep our iCAN environment protected from plastic pollution. Since our Creative Arts Celebration, iCAN has made some changes within the school so that we can exist in a more sustainable way. Please continue to support our single-use plastic ban by re-using things, resisting plastic, and bringing your own bag or containers instead of single-use plastic cups or styrofoam.
Monday 20th January 2020
Kite Flying Fun
Friday 17th January 2020
Early Years Sports Day
What better way to wake up on a Wednesday...
RH were all smiles on Wednesday morning during their swim session. The learners were practising blowing bubbles in the water, going under the water, and climbing in and out safely. iCAN ensures that every child develops and builds on their water confidence from an early age.
6V begin planting seeds
A huge thank you
Before the Mid Year break, iCAN hosted its annual Give a Gift appeal. Your kind generosity enabled BraveHearts to provide gifts to those who needed them most. Thank you to everyone who support this; your donations definitely generated many smiles.
Monday 13th January 2020
Year 1 maths is far from boring
Maths in Year One was very hands-on today. The learners used a range of objects, resources, and visual representations to helps them make deeper connections in their learning.
5G get creative
5G created striking aboriginal art today, by using a range of coloured dots to gradually build up their image. They made links with their recent poetry work about the Australian forest fires.
6V practise their guitar skills
6V were refining their guitar skills this morning with Ms. Joaan. The learners had to remember the different finger positions for each chord and work on creating different tensions on the strings.
LB4 Week 2
Friday 10th January 2020
Year 7 explore poster art
Inspired by the Obama Hope poster, the Middle Years learners have been exploring expression, by manipulating digital images of themselves, within their art lessons. They had to think about how they could convey an emotion, by simply using just their facial expression. The Year 7 learners will be spending their upcoming lessons digitally editing these to recreate this style of poster art.
Stars of the Week
These learners have gone above and beyond this week to demonstrate one, or more, of our iCAN personal goals.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a fantastic risk taker for taking part in all the relays during practising for my sports day.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being cooperative and adaptable by joining in with group learning this week.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for always being a respectful and resilient learner.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being proactive with my learning and putting in extra effort to do things well.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a thinker and communicator during our animal habitats entry point
We have been awarded Star of the Week for cooperating well together to make our history fact sheet about teddy bears.
We have been awarded Star of the Week for cooperating well together to make our history fact sheet about teddy bears.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being principled in all my learning especially art this week where I took responsibility for my learning space and concentrated hard on improving my skills.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for always being enthusiastic towards learning and a great cooperator.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for having a wealth of information about the world around me.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a thinker and using articles in my sentences.
I am Star of the Week for setting a great example with my behaviour and always working diligently.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient in maths and starting the year with a positive attitude in the subject.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for consistently being a principled learner.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient in each of my tasks this week.
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You may have missed...
The end of LB3 was a whirlwind of activity, creativity and beautiful pieces of art! To finish off the year, iCAN hosted their first ethical shopping bazarre to further encourage the community to shop in a more mindful and sustainable way. Thank you to all of the businesses who came along to share their crafts and inspire our learners to make positive environmental choices.
RH make some new friends at Bambujaya
At the end of LB3, RH learners spent an energetic morning visiting the Bambujaya school. They were very principled when riding in the tuk tuk and showed great risk taking when playing on the bamboo swing. They tested their physical abilities, enjoyed the sand pit, and played with their new Bambujaya friends. We hope to visit again in the new year and would love to welcome their children to iCAN to share our learning with them.
LB4 Week 1
Monday 6th January 2020
ASAs are back! Activities are running on both Mondays and Wednesdays.
Friday 13th December 2019
Wednesday 11th December 2019
Tuesday 10th December 2019
Coming up this week...
To round off LB3, in the final week of the iCAN school year, we will host our annual Creative Arts Celebration. This year we are focusing on sustainability and ensuring that all of our beautiful creations have either been up-cycled, re-used, or will have their own new purpose within the school.
Further information, timings, and important details to follow...
Further information, timings, and important details to follow...
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Friday 6th December 2019
Active Planet...
YAPP fun!
Years 4- 6 had a great morning at the ISPP YAPP event on Wednesday. This fun event allowed our learners to try out a range of fun and unusual activities with other children from schools in Phnom Penh.
Thursday 5th December 2019
Stars of the Week
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a great communicator and sharing information, about animals in the jungle, in the book corner.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being so respectful at all times and for being a great learner.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a great communicator
I have been awarded Star of the Week for using lots of my personal goals and being a good sportsperson at YAPP.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for thoughtful work in Literacy when writing my description and using great vocabulary. |
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient when working on my blending skills.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an enthusiastic communicator by contributing to class discussions.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an excellent communicator in my writing.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for fantastic participation in the YAPP sports event
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being principled and resilient in all my learning
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a risk-taker in Maths when working on my subtraction equations.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a risk-taker and trying really hard to attempt learning independently.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for a fantastic performance at the YAPP sports event
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a methodical thinker evident from my pertinent questions.
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Monday 2nd December 2019
Friday's Movember- photo- fun
Friday 29th November 2019
The residential visits are one of our favourite parts of the year.
Watch this to see why...
Thursday 28th November 2019
Stars of the Week
These learners have gone above and beyond this week to demonstrate one or more of the personal goals.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being great at wearing my socks and shoes independently.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being respectful and a principled thinker during my work on verbs, adjectives, and nouns.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a resilient learner in maths and doing a fantastic job of learning my times tables.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient in challenging Math tasks.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being principled in the castle role-play area this week
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a thinker in Literacy and using my imagination to create my own Traction Man adventure.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for a fantastic start to our fractions unit
I have been awarded Star of the Week for super comprehension skills when answering questions about earthquakes
I have been awarded Star of the Week for great progress and confidence in using mental maths strategies.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being principled and following rules on the carpet this week.
I was awarded for being a thinker and applying my knowledge of volcanoes.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for always going above and beyond in all areas of learning.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient and a good thinker when consolidating my knowledge and understanding of factors.
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Wednesday 27th November 2019
We are trying to make a difference in the world
Did you know that at iCAN we now make our own compost? The learners in MP3 have been helping to prepare the carbon or 'browns' for the compost in the initial trial weeks. Now that the first batch is ready, our younger learners will soon be using this final product for their
up-cycled planters during the Creative Arts Celebration. As a school we have already saved up to 100 kg of food and paper waste from going to landfill, since starting this in November. Soon the system will be fully up and running, and ready for our learners to take over...
up-cycled planters during the Creative Arts Celebration. As a school we have already saved up to 100 kg of food and paper waste from going to landfill, since starting this in November. Soon the system will be fully up and running, and ready for our learners to take over...
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
You may notice small changes happening around the school. We are encouraging our team, and all of the learners, to reduce the amount of waste that they produce, and to think about whether something can be re-purposed or used again.
Monday 25th November 2019
A sensational Saturday and Sunday of swimming...
Friday 22nd November 2019
Spooky Smoothies
RH had loads of fun making their spooky smoothies on Thursday. They used lots of delicious fruits and vegetables for their creations.
Thursday 21st November 2019
A splendid performance from 5G
5G gave a fantastic performance in their class assembly this week; they slithered, crawled and bounded onto the stage with great enthusiasm.
Stars of the Week
These learners have gone above and beyond this week to demonstrate one or more of the personal goals.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a fantastic thinker and asking questions about castles, kins, queens, princesses and knights.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an amazing thinker with my spelling and reading.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a cooperative helper to other learners in and out of the classroom.
We have been awarded Star of the Week for our fantastic class assembly!
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being so enthusiastic to learn every day.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a thinker and working hard on my phonics and oral blending
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being thoughtful and cooperative when making my toy in our entry point.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for working cooperatively with my table team and always helping with tidying up.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being principled in appreciating the ideas and opinions of other learners.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a thinker and using verbs in my sentences.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a risk-taker by communicating more in English.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for a brilliant story that I read-aloud with great expression.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for super work in Maths when writing word problems
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being really resilient this week in my maths learning on multiples.
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Monday 18th November 2019
Bears on the loose...
If you went down to the iCAN garden this Monday, you would have been sure of a big surprise… MP1 had their Entry Point and were joined by their favourite bears for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic.
LB2 2019-2020
Round 2 ASAs coming soon...
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LB2- Week 6
Middle Years: MUN
Two weeks ago, eight of our iCAN MUN delegates participated in the ISPP MUN conference, debating on some of our world's most pressing issues today, and attempting to resolve these matters collaboratively. What resulted was a fruitful, engaging and insightful experience for our learners who attended. We at iCAN are very proud of their achievements and we look forward to what comes next in their MUN journeys.
A delicious way to conclude the unit...
MP2 had a lot of fun on their visit to The Chocolate Shop this week. As part of their Learning Journey unit, the children explored the origins of chocolate, as well as learning how to design and make their own chocolate bar. Their Exit Point allowed them to consolidate all of this learning in a delicious and hands-on way. It is fair to say, that they appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves...
Thursday 7th November 2019
Stars of the Week
These learners have gone above and beyond to demonstrate one, or more, of our Personal Goals this week.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for trying really hard to put my bag and water bottle in the baskets. Well done, keep it up!
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a good communicator and thinker.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient in maths. I never give up when a problem is difficult.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for super work in maths when learning how to divide
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a communicator and sharing my knowledge of butterflies during our trip this week.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a resilient reader and writer in phonics and literacy this week.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for working cooperatively with my team in learning journey.
We have been awarded Star of the Week for being amazing on the residential to Siem Reap, by using all 9 of the Personal Goals.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being principled and respectful towards his friends. Well done!
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a thinker whilst reflecting on my learning during our topic ‘We are What We Eat’.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for excellent behaviour during our recent trip to the chocolate shop
We have been awarded Star of the Week for demonstrating all of the personal goals during our residential to Kep and Kampot.
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An adventure to the Butterfly Garden at ISPP...
Throwback to the Year 4 Sleepover
Monday 4th November 2019
After a very busy week, our learners are back at iCAN from their residential visits away. Year 5 and 6 had an awesome time in Kep, Kampot, and Siem Reap.
ASA updates
ASAs for round one have finished but round two is just around the corner. Updates and sign-up information will be sent out soon via email.
Take a look at what your children were up to in their ASAs over the past two learning blocks...
Take a look at what your children were up to in their ASAs over the past two learning blocks...
About last week...
The Middle Years learners did a brilliant job of educating our younger children, as well as the Learning Facilitators, last Friday at their Science Fair. There was a wide range of interesting and engaging experiments to see. It was clear to see that loads of effort, thought and hard work had gone into these projects.
LB2- Week 4
Friday 25th October 2019
This week has been absolutely jam-packed full of learning! The children loved having their parents and family members in school to share in their lessons today. A huge thank you to those of you who gave up your time for this session; it was clear to see how much the learners valued this.
Meanwhile, our Middle Years children were busy sharing their science projects from the past two learning blocks.
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Don't forget to check our event updates above; there are lots of important things happening next week.
Scroll down now to see what's been happening this week in your child's milepost...
Meanwhile, our Middle Years children were busy sharing their science projects from the past two learning blocks.
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Don't forget to check our event updates above; there are lots of important things happening next week.
Scroll down now to see what's been happening this week in your child's milepost...
Family Learning Day 2019
Thursday 24th October 2019
An excellent assembly from 3J
Stars of the Week
These learners have gone above and beyond this week to demonstrate one, or more, of our Personal Goals.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for coming to school with a big smile on my face and putting my bag and the water bottle in the trays.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a good communicator, enquirer, and thinker.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being being an enquirer in science
I have been awarded Star of the Week for my excellent handwriting and neat presentation of my work.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for having a positive attitude; I have had a smile on my face in the mornings
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an enquirer while investigating.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a fantastic thinker in science during our melting chocolate investigation
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an excellent thinker by contributing lots of answers, ideas and opinions during discussions.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for
co-operating well with others, and being friendly at playtime. |
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a risk-taker when practising my nouns.
I am Star of the Week for being an excellent communicator by listening to my friends' poems and giving them thoughtful feedback.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for always being so respectful and displaying beautiful manners during our trip to Luna.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for consistently showing resilience, and for being a risk taker in maths.
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Wednesday 23rd October 2019
This coming Friday is our Family Learning Day.
So what can you expect to see when you join us for a lesson?
Learning takes on many forms at iCAN. There may be: dressing-up, outdoor activities, cooperative learning structures, free-flow exploration, and so much more! You are unlikely to spend much time in a chair, or at a table; our approach is about working together, discussing ideas and being accountable to others.
What do you need to bring?
Just yourself! All we ask is that you put your mobile phone on silent or, better still, turn it off. That way, you child will have your full attention and there are no distractions to the learning.
Thank you for giving up your time. The children are very excited to share how they learn with you. See you Friday!
So what can you expect to see when you join us for a lesson?
Learning takes on many forms at iCAN. There may be: dressing-up, outdoor activities, cooperative learning structures, free-flow exploration, and so much more! You are unlikely to spend much time in a chair, or at a table; our approach is about working together, discussing ideas and being accountable to others.
What do you need to bring?
Just yourself! All we ask is that you put your mobile phone on silent or, better still, turn it off. That way, you child will have your full attention and there are no distractions to the learning.
Thank you for giving up your time. The children are very excited to share how they learn with you. See you Friday!
Middle Years explore mandalas
As part of mindful Wednesdays, our Middle Years learners attempted some mandalas during their form time. The process involves creating a repeated pattern, within concentric circles, and requires lots of resilience! Creating the intricate pattern allows the mind to focus in on that one, particular process and be free of other distractions.
Monday 21st October 2019
Another fantastic weekend of sport
Our Middle Years learners concluded the basketball season with a brilliant effort at NISC this weekend. Both the Boys and Girls teams showed resilience and determination against their competitors to finish 5th and 6th overall.
To inspire every child to recognise their full potential, believe they can make a difference, and respect themselves, others and the world in which they live
We try to inspire our learners to want to make a difference in the world. This can only happen if we, as adults, model positive bevaviour to our children at iCAN. We realise that educating our learners about sustainability is currently more important than ever, so some exciting changes are happening at our school. Over the last few weeks, Ms. Maggie has been helping the children to learn how to make beautiful recycled paper from our used, scrap paper during art sessions. The learners will be encouraged to start sorting their waste into compostable items, paper for recycling, and general waste.
Friday 18th October 2019
1A practise measuring and estimating in maths
1A were incredibly focused today when making estimations about how much juice they thought there would be inside an orange and a lemon. First they estimated and drew out their guess, on the container, to mark their predictions. After lots of squeezing, they carefully measured out the juice to see how much the fruit actually contained. Lots of the learners were quite surprised by their findings from the investigation.
iCAN Swim Team
Our Swim Team is growing! We are very excited to welcome some new members who have recently joined the team. Our swimmers are working incredibly hard during training sessions to improve their efficiency and stroke technique in the water. At yesterday’s session they practised their tumble-turns, and diving into the water in readiness for their next meet…
Thursday 17th October 2019
Stars of the Week
These learners have gone above and beyond to demonstrated one, or more, of our Personal Goals this week.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being very respectful and adaptable with my friends while taking turns in the role-play area.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an enquirer in History!
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a great enquirer in history by creating my own hunter-gatherer fact sheet.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient and cooperative in maths.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for very good thinking in Science lessons and
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a communicator during morning meetings; I have been sharing my feelings and thoughts.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a thinker in maths when multiplying 4s and 8s.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for a great start to our multiplication and division unit in maths
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a discerning listener during our class discussions.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a good communicator and enquirer; I have been really resilient in my learning.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being helpful and respectful around the classroom, especially during tidy up time.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a brave risk taker and competing in my first Swim Meet.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for creating a brilliant haunted house in Literacy
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a super thinker by being able to explain a range of mental addition strategies.
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Wednesday 16th October 2019
It was lovely to have so many families in for our drop-in session yesterday. We have a Family Learning Day coming up next week on the 25th October, so check our social media updates and sign up with your child's class Learning Facilitator to book your slot.
Hunter-gatherers
Hunter-gatherers were hard at work in 2L this week. They made their own paints by smashing: charcoal, berries, and chalk with rocks. Then they mixed this with water in shells and painted pictures with sticks that they had gathered from outside.
Tuesday 15th October 2019
How do our children learn best?
At iCAN we understand that our children learn best when they are fully involved in what they are learning. Our learners love to be hands-on and engaged in the task. This makes the learning much more real and memorable; it allows our children to make deeper connections with their existing knowledge. We regularly incorporate Cooperative Learning structures into lessons to ensure that all of our learners are accountable and involved. This process encourages all children to contribute, even if it is in some small way, to the task or process. We let our learners make mistakes, so that they can reflect on these, and then plan for their own next steps. Our Learning Facilitators are not there to teach to the class but, instead, to facilitate learning and guide the children to a particular area of investigation. Most importantly, we try to ensure that learning is interesting and fun.
Monday 14th October 2019
LB2- Week 2
Friday 11th October 2019
5G explore what's lurking in the iCAN garden
5G were brilliant enquirers when observing different creatures in the garden yesterday. As part of their unit Existing, Endangered, Extinct..? The learners thought about how these different creatures moved, where they may live in the garden, and the various reasons for these. They then worked collaboratively to share their ideas and findings.
Thursday 10th October 2019
Stars of the Week
These learners have gone above and beyond this week to demonstrate one or more of our Personal Goals.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being polite, using good manners and being respectful to my friends and learning facilitators.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an excellent non-verbal communicator during our Day Without Speech activities.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for always being a principled and respectful learner.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for showing resilience when writing the names of different minibeasts
I have been awarded Star of the Week for my fantastic effort in guided reading; I was able to read aloud to everyone & retell the chapter really well.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for writing a detailed letter in my literacy learning.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being principled and kind to my friends in class.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being so resilient and working hard to apply my phonic knowledge in my writing.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a mindful communicator during Day Without Speech.
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Thank you for your support
Thank you to everyone who helped to raise money for OIC Cambodia at our Bake Sale yesterday. There was a fantastic amount of support from both families and learners; all of your contributions are greatly appreciated.
If you would like to find out more about this brilliant organisation you can visit their site at https://www.oiccambodia.org/
If you would like to find out more about this brilliant organisation you can visit their site at https://www.oiccambodia.org/
Wednesday 9th October 2019
We are creative communicators
Every room was so quiet today for our Day Without Speech. The children were incredibly adaptable at finding different ways to communicate their ideas, or needs, without talking. In MP1, 2L even managed a cookie decorating activity without any speech at all! It was fantastic to see all of the learners being principled and finding alternative ways to communicate, instead of talking to each other or to the Learning Facilitator. Many of the children shared how much they had enjoyed the calm environment and expressed that it had allowed them to concentrate on their learning more easily.
Tuesday 8th October 2019
After School Activities
Have you ever wondered what happens in After School Activities? Well wonder no more... This round of ASAs is drawing to a close but the second round will begin from Monday 28th October 2019 and will continue until just before the Christmas Break. These sessions are planned, resourced and run by our Learning Facilitators so that they are designed to be fun, but are also learning focused.
Below features sessions from our MP1 Paper Crafts Club and our MP2/3 Photography Club.
Below features sessions from our MP1 Paper Crafts Club and our MP2/3 Photography Club.
Monday 7th October 2019
Year 7 Entry Point
Last week Year 7 started their Discovery Entry Point by watching David Attenborough’s documentary series, Dynasties, which follows a family of tigers over a two year period. The learners then ventured to Phnom Tamao where they were met by The Wildlife Alliance who told them stories about Lucky, an elephant that was rescued from trafficking when she was 6 months old, and Cheu who has a prosthetic leg- after being caught in a snare. Lucky let the children join her on her morning walk and allowed them to feed her with lots of watermelon. They also learned about other animals such as the tigers, otters, and the gibbons. The learners were exploring their new Big Idea- Human curiosity can impact the world for better or worse. The learners reflected on being curious with kindness and thought about how important it is to protect Cambodia’s wildlife. They explored the idea that, while it is important to be innovative and make discoveries, not all discoveries can impact the world for the better.
Year 8
Meanwhile, Year 8 were exploring the big idea of Communication, with extraterrestrial life forms, in their Alien-themed Entry Point. The learners first had to decode a message sent to them in an alien language. They then responded by explaining how to complete an everyday human task, such as tying shoelaces, using the same code. Some of our multilingual learners had even memorised the symbols by the end of the activity! They then had to reconstruct models of the alien’s spaceships and bodies using multi-link cubes. This put their communication skills to the test; those that were looking at the models had to explain what the builders needed to do. The learners were able to better understand the impact of Learning Facilitators giving unclear or incomplete instructions when they were asked to make a word using their bodies. Learners suggested how to give clearer instructions to make the task more successful and, during the process, gained a deeper understanding of how to communicate more effectively.
Year 9
During the Year 9's Entry Point, the learners explored the idea of 'Identity'. Learners individually created Wordles to summarise how they percieve themselves. Through fruitful discussion, the meaning of identity was challenged. They then reflected on what creates an identity; learners debated the possibility of identity changing over time. They finished the Entry Point by returning to their original Wordles, and adding other elements of their identity that perhaps aren't always seen by others.
It was wonderful to see Year 9 connect and bond by getting to know each other even better, and being so honest and open during each the activity
It was wonderful to see Year 9 connect and bond by getting to know each other even better, and being so honest and open during each the activity
Friday 4th October 2019
Follow us on Instagram to see our daily Inktober art
All this month iCAN is taking part in Inktober 2019. We are posting art from our learners, daily, on the iCAN Instagram account. Today our Middle Years learners explored Inktober in a more literal sense of the word...
https://www.instagram.com/icanschoolphnompenh/
https://www.instagram.com/icanschoolphnompenh/
Safety first
Today the learners showed just how principled they can be during our first fire drill of the year. Everyone followed procedure and demonstrated that they could evacuate the school safely, calmly and quickly . We run drills at iCAN as we want to ensure that all learners and members of our team feel prepared and know what to do if necessary.
YAPP sports @ISPP
2R think local...
In learning journey, 2R have been learning about where food comes from around the world. The learners found out how food travels from other countries and learned about the benefits of trying to eat locally grown food. Today they made posters to encourage others to eat more food that is grown here in Cambodia.
Thursday 3rd October 2019
Stars of the Week
These learners have gone above and beyond this week to demonstrate one or more of our Personal Goals.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being very adaptable and joining in during PE games
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being principled and following class rules.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for consistently showing a resilient and principled attitude to all my learning.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for my resilience in tackling challenging maths problems.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for showing resilience when learning to write my name.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for sharing my incredible geography knowledge about countries of the world with my friends.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient in maths when learning different methods of subtraction.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for having a great attitude towards my learning - especially with remembering important information in Learning Journey
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being really cooperative in Spanish.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a good thinker,adaptable and cooperative.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient when subtracting numbers mentally.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for having an excellent attitude towards my learning and being a great thinker when solving maths problems.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for super work in Maths when rounding
I have been awarded Star of the Week for enthusiastic work in all lessons and great co-operation with others!
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Wednesday 2nd October 2019
Morning Meetings in 1A
Morning Meetings... they sound a bit formal and business-like surely? No! Luckily they are far more relaxed than that. These meetings are a chance for our learners to check-in with each other and share how they are feeling. Today, 1A did an inside, outside circle to talk about their emotions and then fed back this information to the class about what one of their partners had discussed with them.
Developing a sense of others
These sessions also encourage our learners to think about the points of view of others. They get our children thinking about different cultures and traditions that may be different to their own.
Developing a sense of others
These sessions also encourage our learners to think about the points of view of others. They get our children thinking about different cultures and traditions that may be different to their own.
Tuesday 1st October 2019
INKTOBER
October is here and that also means that Inktober is here too; well, on Instagram.
So what's it all about?
A man called Jake Parker had an idea. In October 2016, he decided to do one drawing a day for the whole month. The aim was to draw because he wanted to and not because he was paid. (It was his job.) Now lots of people take part in his Inktober challenge simply because they love art. Our learners are taking part too. Follow us on Instagram and look out for the hashtags:
#flpinktober2019
#inktober2019
So what's it all about?
A man called Jake Parker had an idea. In October 2016, he decided to do one drawing a day for the whole month. The aim was to draw because he wanted to and not because he was paid. (It was his job.) Now lots of people take part in his Inktober challenge simply because they love art. Our learners are taking part too. Follow us on Instagram and look out for the hashtags:
#flpinktober2019
#inktober2019
MP3 Entry Point
MP3 got the learning block off to an exciting start with a trip to the Reptile Cafe yesterday. Many of the learners took a risk and got their hands on some of the reptiles; some even were brave enough to have the snake around their neck! This Entry Point encouraged the learners to think about what they already know about different species, and to begin exploring their existing knowledge of the upcoming unit:
Existing, Endangered...Extinct?
Existing, Endangered...Extinct?
Year 5 and 6 show how resilient they can be @ ISPP
The Year 5 and 6 learners battled hard in their football match at ISPP last night. The score was very close right up until the end, with both teams showing great sportsmanship. Well done boys!
Welcome back!
LB2- Week 1
Monday 30th September 2019
We hope you have had a restful Pchum Ben break. With such a busy end to the learning block, it was difficult to capture all of the learning as it happened.
So what did you miss?
MP3 were frantically baking delicious treats for their Exit Point. There was hardly a crumb left after the bread tasting afternoon, especially once the parents and MP2 learners arrived. Thank you to those families who made it; the learners loved talking about which bread they had chosen to bake.
So what did you miss?
MP3 were frantically baking delicious treats for their Exit Point. There was hardly a crumb left after the bread tasting afternoon, especially once the parents and MP2 learners arrived. Thank you to those families who made it; the learners loved talking about which bread they had chosen to bake.
Friday 20th September 2019
A well deserved victory for our A Team Girls
After a difficult defeat last Friday at ISPP, our A Team girls came back with determination and a strong desire to win.
They certainly did not disappoint! Communication was absolutely on point yesterday afternoon, allowing the girls to win against East West 15-13.
They certainly did not disappoint! Communication was absolutely on point yesterday afternoon, allowing the girls to win against East West 15-13.
Thursday 19th September 2019
6V play it cool with their pattycake beat and rhythm performance
6V showed excellent confidence and assurance in their class assembly this morning. A brilliant, polished performance- well done guys!
Throwback Thursday...
3B were working hard this week to refine some tricky skills in their swim session with Ms. Hadeel. The learners learnt how to do a seated crouching dive from the side of the pool and swim like mermaids on their backs without kicking their legs or feet.
Stars of the Week
These learners have gone above and beyond this week to demonstrate one or more of our Personal Goals.
I have been really adaptable when settling in to my new school and following the classroom rules.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a good thinker and being respectful to everyone.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a great enquirer during our trip to Aeon Mall. I found lots of fruits from different countries!
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a thinker when writing a biography about
Roald Dahl. I have been awarded Star of the Week for great thinking about my writing in Literacy lessons with many great ideas.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for trying really hard with my English and using more language in the classroom.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an enquirer when reading and discussing stories
I have been awarded Star of the Week for fantastic work in Literacy when writing an acrostic poem
I have been awarded Star of the Week for showing perseverance when solving Maths word problems.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a cooperative learner during our trip to
Aeon mall I have been awarded Star of the Week for being creative and resilient when making my sequencing story map. I had lots of great ideas!
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a great inquirer when problem solving using a new computer programme.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for my fantastic attitude towards all aspects of school life. I brighten up 3J!
We, all of 6V, were awarded Star of the Week for using lots of our personal goals to create and perform our awesome assembly.
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Tuesday 17th September 2019
Take a sneak peak into The Middle Years @ iCAN
For many of our learners, the end of Primary certainly does not mean the end of their iCAN school life. This week, we take a closer look into Middle Years learning to really see what goes on. From sports, to Language Arts, Drama to Science, join us for a sneak peak into the unknown...
Year 8: sustainable cities
Middle Years recently completed their first unit of this academic year, where the learners showcased their knowledge, skills and understanding in a variety of ways across all subjects. In Humanities, within the Year 8 'Resilience' unit, learners investigated the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of affordable and clean energy, as well as sustainable cities and communities. Learners applied their knowledge by creating presentations, websites and even Minecraft worlds to showcase their designs and ideas for what a sustainable community could like in Cambodia and how it can benefit the country as a whole. Facilitated by Mr. Richard Boniello, our Middle Years humanities learning facilitator, who is recognised from Microsoft as an Innovative Educator Expert (MIE Expert), learners were allowed choice and were able to present their understanding of the topic in creative, unique and innovative ways through the integration of technology. Below are a few examples from our very own Year 8 iCAN learners! #MIEExpert #MicrosoftEDU
Year 7 Drama- Matilda
Many of you may have read the book or seen the film Matilda. So can you identify which characters our learners were taking on the role of? This iconic scene was re-created brilliantly by our Year 7's in their Drama session with Ms. Cat today.
Okay... here's a clue.
Think: chocolate fudge cake...
Okay... here's a clue.
Think: chocolate fudge cake...
Monday 16th September 2019
A sensational Saturday Swim Meet
A huge well done to all of our iCAN swimmers who took part in the swim meet at NISC on Saturday morning. For many of our MP2 learners it was their very first swim meet but they bravely held their own in front of the crowds. Thank you to those families who gave up their time to support our team. Official results will be posted soon...
Middle Years can really move...
Think you can dance? Well, Year 7 can really move. These energetic learners have been refining their skills and perfecting this tricky dance routine with
Ms. Joaan. Watch this space for the video...
Ms. Joaan. Watch this space for the video...
About last Friday...
Our Middle Years learners showed great determination and focus at ISPP on Friday afternoon against some challenging competitors. Fantastic sportsmanship was shown by all. Great work and good luck for the rest of the season.
What's been happening this week?
LB1- Week 6
Friday 13th September 2019
Coffee Morning: Habits of Mind
Thank you to everyone who joined the Habits of Mind coffee morning. It was fantastic to see so many people there.
Thursday 12th September 2019
Throwback Thursday
About last week...
With so much learning going on in a week, it can be hard to capture it all as it's happening. These beautiful pieces of art from MP3 definitely deserved a throwback of their own...
With so much learning going on in a week, it can be hard to capture it all as it's happening. These beautiful pieces of art from MP3 definitely deserved a throwback of their own...
Who will help me bake this bread?
Unlike the lazy, selfish friends of the Little Red Hen, the iCAN children in RH were more than happy to help each other with all the steps needed to make bread. As part of their unit all about food, the learners spent the morning baking. They had to mix and knead the dough before leaving it to prove. Finally it went into the oven... and then, of course, it had to be tasted!
4S start the year in style
Pyjamas in the pool?
6V took to the pool yesterday, fully clothed, as part of their survival training. The learners had to perform a number of different rescues, implementing the strategies that they had been taught to safely rescue each other from the water.
Stars of the Week
LB1- Week 6
These learners have gone above and beyond this week to demonstrate one or more of our Personal Goals.
I have been awarded Star of the week for being a wonderful helper to younger learners in the class and playing cooperatively with my friends.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a good thinker and being co-operative.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a great enquirer during our science investigation and making careful observations.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for reading books with a keen enthusiasm and good understanding.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an enquirer during our food topic and for asking many interesting questions
I have been awarded Star of the Week for having a growth mindset and not giving up when drawing the plants from our science investigation.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a great thinker in literacy and using lots of adjectives in my story.
We have been awarded Star of the Week for a fabulous assembly!
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a great thinker when researching my poster on traditional bread from my home country.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient in maths this week when multiplying and dividing decimals.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an enquirer during our learning journey sessions this week.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a great enquirer in maths by always searching for a challenge.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for a really creative story of The Journey from Bean to Bar written in the first person.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being very respectful of the needs of other children in the class and helping them out.
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Wednesday 11th September 2019
Wake Up, Shake Up!
Wake Up, Shake Up has been given a shake up of its own! The children have been learning and practising a brand new routine with Ms. Hadeel.
WUSU is a great way to energise and prepare for the day ahead. It's not just for the learners; come along and join us for the next one!
7.20-7.30.a.m. Tuesday- Friday.
See you there!
WUSU is a great way to energise and prepare for the day ahead. It's not just for the learners; come along and join us for the next one!
7.20-7.30.a.m. Tuesday- Friday.
See you there!
Learning through play
The benefits of children learning through play are well known.
Research, and numerous independent studies, have proven time and time again how important this is for children's development. In this process, children are not just playing; they are making links with their existing knowledge. They are exploring, experimenting, and finding out what things can be done through trial and error. This free-flow exploration allows children time to make connections which will deepen their understanding of the world around them. Our learners may seem tiny now, but soon they will be the next generation of chemists, surgeons, programmers and architects.
What we see as play, has so much more importance.
Research, and numerous independent studies, have proven time and time again how important this is for children's development. In this process, children are not just playing; they are making links with their existing knowledge. They are exploring, experimenting, and finding out what things can be done through trial and error. This free-flow exploration allows children time to make connections which will deepen their understanding of the world around them. Our learners may seem tiny now, but soon they will be the next generation of chemists, surgeons, programmers and architects.
What we see as play, has so much more importance.
What's been happening this week?
LB1- Week 5
Friday 6th September 2019
Ready to Learn
At iCAN we often ask our learners if they are ready to learn. So how do we help them to achieve this?
Every morning our children have a morning meeting to help them to mentally prepare for the day of learning ahead. In these sessions, they are encouraged to share how they are feeling and can implement taught strategies to either energise, or calm, themselves.
As today is Friday, our learners took part in Peer Massage. This may seem unusual in a school environment, but it actually has many researched and proven benefits. Not only does it teach our children about the importance of consent and respecting each other, it also promotes mood boosting feelings of happiness and an overall sense of calm.
Every morning our children have a morning meeting to help them to mentally prepare for the day of learning ahead. In these sessions, they are encouraged to share how they are feeling and can implement taught strategies to either energise, or calm, themselves.
As today is Friday, our learners took part in Peer Massage. This may seem unusual in a school environment, but it actually has many researched and proven benefits. Not only does it teach our children about the importance of consent and respecting each other, it also promotes mood boosting feelings of happiness and an overall sense of calm.
I have been awarded Star of the week for being polite, using good manners, and being respectful to my friends and the learning facilitators.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being friendly, kind, and a very good communicator.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for showing great cooperation, in the building area, with my friend.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a thinker in literacy and for creating a rhyming string.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for showing such good cooperation in the building area this week with another learner.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a resilient and engaged learner while retelling, and writing, the story Oliver’s Vegetables.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being such a resilient learner; I've been working hard to complete my detailed story of Oliver’s Vegetables.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for always being a respectful and resilient learner.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for showing resilience when completing difficult work.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for super work in Literacy when identifying features of a biography.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for fantastic effort in maths with my subtraction work.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a respectful and supportive learner. I always offer help and encouragement to my classmates.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a good enquirer in science; I have been asking good questions and giving thoughtful answers.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for using my previous learning to extend my understanding of our science goals.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for my creative presentation skills in writing.
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4S are getting all defensive...
4S Basketball: P.E. 4S were practising their tactics in a game situation today during basketball with Ms. Hadeel. Each team took turns to attack and defend so that they could practise reacting to various situations. The learners had to try to implement the three different passes which they had previously learnt: the bounce pass, overhead throw, and chest pass. |
1P explore measuring with multi link, mini creatures...
and much more!
Our 1P learners had great fun today exploring non-standard measurements in maths. They helped each other to draw an outline of their body and then used a rage of objects to measure different parts of their body.
What's the time Mr Wolf?
iCAN Play, and Nursery learners, head outside to explore some fun, cooperative games in their P.E. session with Ms. Anjali.
Wednesday 4th September 2019
Cooperative Learning? What's that?
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In Cambodia many local children will never learn how to swim.
At iCAN we value the importance of ensuring that all our learners feel safe and confident in the water. Our children are encouraged from a young age to put their face into the water and challenge themselves to swim below the surface. Our RH learners were amazing risk takers today, swimming down to pick up hoops and sticks from the bottom of the pool |
Tuesday 3rd September 2019
4T get creative with Ms. Maggie...
Our learners absolutely love their weekly art session with Ms. Maggie! At iCAN, the specialist learning facilitators carefully tailor each session to ensure that our children progress and develop in far more depth than would be possible within class time. The learners also benefit from having a separate, customised space, which allows them to fully explore their creativity. 4T used black marker pens today to think about pattern and optical illusions. First they experimented with a range of linear marks and then made these into patterns; they will later be using this net to form a cube. |
Monday 2nd September 2019
5G challenge themselves out on the basketball court...
3J face their fears
head on...
3J were working hard to feel more confident with submerging their face in the water today. For many of our learners this is a scary skill and something that they need to have a lot of resilience with. They were doing a great job of challenging themselves and taking a risk outside of their comfort zone.
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What's been happening this week?
LB1- Week 4
Friday 30th August 2019
2R are inquirers...
Seed investigation
2R were fantastic enquirers today, exploring the contents of many different fruits. They used: peppers, tomatoes, avocados, watermelon and dragon fruit to investigate different seeds. The learners first made a prediction about which fruit they thought would contain the most seeds. After coming to a group, and then a class, consensus they got stuck-in to the fruit to gather their findings. Later, the children discussed which tools they thought would be most suitable for the task; many chose tweezers, scoops, and netting to capture the seeds. Many of the learners initially believed that the dragon fruit would contain the most seeds. However, was that the case? So which fruit did contain the most seeds? You will have to ask your child at home to find out what they have learned from their experiment! |
Thursday 29th August 2019
Stars of the Week
LB1- Week 4
These learners have gone above and beyond this week to demonstrate one or more of our Personal Goals.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a fantastic helper during tidy up time!
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an enquirer during our food entry point
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a fantastic, communicative talk- partner, and a hard-working thinker in all of my learning.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a resilient learner and always trying my best.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being really principled and focused in my learning
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being adaptable and helping my friend in class.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an excellent thinker and writing independently in literacy.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for always having a fantastic attitude in class towards my learning.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an excellent team player in group activities.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a good enquirer and communicator.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being adaptable with class rules, maths, and literacy.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for super work in maths when answering word problems.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for showing confidence and taking risks when answering questions.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a good thinker and communicating my ideas with growing confidence.
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Wednesday 28th August 2019
Rabbits, giraffes and starfish in the iCAN pool?
Well, not actual animals, but 2R were very convincing today when they practised being tall giraffes, floating starfish, and springy rabbits.
The learners showed amazing risk taking by braving the depths of the iCAN pool in search of dolphins and sharks below the surface.
The learners showed amazing risk taking by braving the depths of the iCAN pool in search of dolphins and sharks below the surface.
2L develop their skills in P.E. with Ms. Hadeel
2L were exploring the difference between rolling and throwing the ball today. They thought about how to position their body to use the opposite hand and foot when rolling the ball.
Nursery learners take a morning dip with Mr Narak...
This morning the children from Nursery were practising how to safely get in, and out of, the pool before building their confidence with a running game.
Tuesday 27th August 2019
'Who will help me make this bread?'
Our iCAN learners will!
iCAN Play, Nursery, and RH had their Entry Point today- all about food.
The learners explored where different foods come from and had the opportunity to get stuck in to a range of hands-on activities. After listening to a story about a farm, the children recreated parts of the story by independently exploring the different stations. Outside, they tried: milking the cow, gathering eggs from the hen house, digging for vegetables in the garden, and so much more!
Using real vegetables, the children expressed their creativity by printing with paints; they discussed the colours that they needed to match the vegetables. Inside, the learners 'made bread', by shaping, rolling, cutting and filling trays or molds. Using real tools, they were able to practise sifting the flour from the grains, and making their own bread- just like the Little Red Hen had in the final story. At the end of the session, the children loved watching the LSAs act out the story and joined in with lots of the refrains. Thankfully, our learners were incredibly principled at tidy-up time, nothing like the lazy dog and cat! They quickly set to work sweeping away all of the flour.
The learners explored where different foods come from and had the opportunity to get stuck in to a range of hands-on activities. After listening to a story about a farm, the children recreated parts of the story by independently exploring the different stations. Outside, they tried: milking the cow, gathering eggs from the hen house, digging for vegetables in the garden, and so much more!
Using real vegetables, the children expressed their creativity by printing with paints; they discussed the colours that they needed to match the vegetables. Inside, the learners 'made bread', by shaping, rolling, cutting and filling trays or molds. Using real tools, they were able to practise sifting the flour from the grains, and making their own bread- just like the Little Red Hen had in the final story. At the end of the session, the children loved watching the LSAs act out the story and joined in with lots of the refrains. Thankfully, our learners were incredibly principled at tidy-up time, nothing like the lazy dog and cat! They quickly set to work sweeping away all of the flour.
6V use their imagination to explore linear drawings with Ms. Maggie
Chair drumming? It's a thing, and 6B are really good at it!
Monday 26th August 2019
Lots of focused learners...
3B have been adding the finishing touches to their self portraits today and demonstrating how resilient they can be.
A sinking feeling?
More of a floating feeling in the iCAN pool...
3J have been learning how to tuck float this morning with Ms. Hadeel. The learners had to try really hard not to sink too much in the water and try to keep as close to the surface as possible. They practised lots to see if they could improve their positioning in the water, whilst maintaining their position in a tuck hold.
4T take risks with rhythm sticks...
As part of their Rhythm and Beat unit, 4T have been using rhythm sticks to keep a beat in their music specialist lesson with Ms. Joaan.
Some of the learners were even able to throw and catch the rhythm stick whilst keeping in time to the beat!
Some of the learners were even able to throw and catch the rhythm stick whilst keeping in time to the beat!
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What's been happening this week?
LB1- Week 3
Thursday 22nd August 2019
If you go down to iCAN PLAY today... watch out for the CROCODILES!
Our youngest learners had loads of fun exploring different movements in their P.E. lesson this morning.
While the 'crocodiles' were sleeping, the children practised moving around in many creative ways.
But once those crocodiles were awake again they had to...
RUN!
Our youngest learners had loads of fun exploring different movements in their P.E. lesson this morning.
While the 'crocodiles' were sleeping, the children practised moving around in many creative ways.
But once those crocodiles were awake again they had to...
RUN!
Can you keep to the beat?
3J use their resilience to see if they can...
LB1 Week 3
Stars of the Week
These learners have gone above and beyond this week to demonstrate one or more of our Personal Goals.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a kind and helpful friend to our new learners
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being an excellent communicator during our hot seating activity in Literacy.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a fantastic thinker in maths doing column method addition
I have been awarded Star of the Week for settling in so well in my new school, and for being really adaptable.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a super risk taker by always being willing to share my ideas and answers.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for being resilient in literacy and making sentences from the story The Little Red Hen
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a respectful learner and friend
I have been awarded Star of the Week for always showing respect through my words and actions.
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I have been awarded Star of the Week for working cooperatively in maths and being resilient in my learning.
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being cooperative and a great thinker
I have been awarded Star of the Week for always being so enthusiastic about my learning
I have been awarded Star of the Week for making a positive start to life in 4S
I have been awarded Star of the Week for being a good thinker and sharing my ideas with the class.
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Wednesday 21st August 2019
Meanwhile in the iCAN pool...
At iCAN the learners are encouraged to feel happy in the water from a young age. To build water confidence, even our tiniest learners can be seen splashing about in the water.
Being principled pays off for our iCAN Swim Team...
While many of us were still waking up this morning, our dedicated Swim Team were working hard for Ms. Hadeel in the iCAN pool. These principled learners train regularly to push themselves to be the best that they can be.
Year 6 Literacy
As part of their new literacy unit, the Year 6 learners made scones this morning for their very own, very traditional, English Cream tea. Throughout the learning block they will be using the text, The Butterfly Lion, to explore a variety of writing skills.
2R explore rhythm with Ms. Joaan...
2R learners had to be risk takers today and try to keep the beat whilst introducing themselves to different children in the class.
Tuesday 20th August
Today some of our younger learners have been busy experimenting with water in the Tuff Spots and using play dough to explore a range of skills.
You can access many of the sites that we use in school, at home too. These can help your child to become more confident with their sounds and numbers.
https://www.abcya.com/ https://www.starfall.com/h/ https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ http://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/ https://pbskids.org/ |
Primary Entry Point- Monday 19th August
On Monday, the whole of Primary got together for the launch of the new learning journey Entry Points. The learners participated in various activities to see if they could identify different foods and drinks. After a blind chocolate tasting session, they then explored a range of bread dough shaping methods, and finally made predictions about what they thought each liquid might be, based on its colour, smell and taste.
This learning block, the learners are thinking of ways that they can strive to be more adaptable. Being adaptable can be hard, as we like our routines, and change can be tricky. Sometimes, to be adaptable, we have to compromise or do something differently to what we would like to do.
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Have you been adaptable this learning block?
How might you try to be more adaptable this year? |
What's been happening this week?
LB1- Week 2
EY and MP1:
Our learners are cooperative and principled
The children at iCAN play showed how cooperative and principled they could be when tidying away all of the equipment in the outdoor space.
We are... resilient!
Year 1 had to be very resilient in P.E. whilst having fun with Ms. Hadeel. The learners were finding different ways to balance a bean bag. In pairs they had to think of as many places that they could balance the bean bag, on their body, and then try to keep it there whilst moving around. It was tricky!
We take risks...
The learners loved dancing and singing in their music lesson with Ms. Maggie this week...