“Appreciation
is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as
well.” -Voltaire
During this time of the
year, educators across international schools look forward to well-deserved
vacations after a year-long period of hard work. This is also the time to
reflect and I am therefore thinking of what went well and also on things that
we need to work on to ensure that we provide the best to our students.
Overall, it was another
successful year! Pathways is growing and I always see the faculty motivated to
continuously learn and share their learning in a collaborative manner. This is
essential as 21st century learners require different skills to succeed in life
which is at the heart of what all we do.
I am sharing the important
happenings of the second semester.
MYP
Authorisation:
This was the most awaited event, for which prolonged, planned and
focussed efforts were made. The process took two years during which teachers
and students worked hard to imbibe and implement the curriculum under the able
guidance of the MYP coordinator Ms. Anshu Sharma. It was heartening to receive
a lot of appreciation for the program from the team that came to accredit the
school .I am thankful to the parents too who who continuously supported us in
the process. They learnt what MYP involved and whole heartedly participated in
the process. This was evident when they took time off from their busy schedules
to attend different programs like Assessment Workshop and Back to School to
gain a better understanding. Their continuous and objective feedback was
useful.
Personal
Project :
This activity provides an excellent opportunity for students to
produce a truly personal and creative work of their choice and to demonstrate
the skills that they have developed . This time again, on April 22, 2016,
students showcased their work through an exhibition. Their were many parents
and teachers who appreciated their work and also gave useful feedback to them.
This experience will come in handy when they work again on their personal
project in Grade 10.
Transition : A key
indicator of a successful middle school experience is a positive transition
from Primary School. To ensure this, the students of Grade 5 visited Middle
school to interact with Grade 6 students and teachers. It was good to see Grade
6 students as buddies guiding Grade 5 students and also taking them on a school
tour.
Final Examination Next week
Grade 7 & 8 will take their Exams. Grade 7 will be sitting for the final
exams for the first time. The best way to support your child during the stress
of revision and exams is to make home environment calm, and conducive for
preparation. Parents can also help their child by guiding them to plan and
organize their time table for revision .
